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Christina Ricci Biography

Birth Name:Christina Ricci

Birth Place:Santa Monica, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Became a spokesperson for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network in 2007
Received the 2006 Half-Life Award at the CineVegas International Film Festival
Married dolly grip James Heerdegen in 2013, whom she met on the set of "Pan Am․"
Acted in several TV commercials before getting her big break with a role in "Mermaids․"
Was discovered by a newspaper critic at the age of 8 while performing in a school production of "The Twelve Days of Christmas․"
Attended the Professional Children's School alongside classmates Tara Reid, Maccaulay Culkin, Sarah Michelle Geller and Jerry O'Connell
Quote: "I don't have any training, and I don't believe in training․ Of course, people who don't have any training always say that․"
Quote: "I think I've always been interested in playing people who are judged very harshly․ I think that's why I get those parts when I audition for them․ I hate when people are judged and misunderstood․"
Notable for her tiny stature
Lost out on roles in "Little Women" and "Interview with the Vampire" to Kirsten Dunst
Provided vocals to the song "Hell Yes" by Beck

Awards

1991Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1991Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
1992CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: nominated
1993Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture: nominated
1994Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
1995YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film: winner
1996Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: winner
1996Young Artist Award-Best Young Leading Actress - Feature Film: nominated
1996Young Artist Award-Best Perfomances by a Young Ensemble - Feature Film or Video: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
1998Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1998Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
1998NBR Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1998OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1998Golden Space Needle Award-Best Actress: winner
1998TFCA Award-Best Performance, Female: nominated
1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
1998YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film: winner
1998YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film: nominated
1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1999Chlotrudis Award-Best Actress: nominated
1999Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: nominated
1999FFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1999OFTA Film Award-Best Comedy/Musical Actress: winner
1999OFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1999Audience Award-Best Foreign Actress (Melhor Atriz Estrangeira): winner
1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: winner
1999Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
1999Stinker Award-Worst Fake Accent: nominated
2000Saturn Award-Best Actress: winner
2000B-Movie Award-Best Celebrity Cameo: winner
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Horror: winner
2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress: nominated
2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Suspense: winner
2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress, Comedy: nominated
2004Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2004MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2006OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2007Golden Schmoes-Best Actress of the Year: nominated
2007Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure: nominated
2012Felix-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2020WIN Award-Outstanding Actress Made for Television Movie / Mini-Series: nominated
2020WIN Award-Outstanding Made for Television Movies: winner
2022Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance: nominated
2022Jury Award-Best Actress: winner
2022Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2023CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
2023MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Performance in a Show: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated
2024Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television: nominated
2024Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries and Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2025Jury Award-Outstanding Drama Ensemble: winner