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Ellen Barkin

Birth Name:
Ellen Rona Barkin
Birth Place:
Bronx, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer
Ellen Barkin

Fast Facts

  • Won the 2011 Outer Critics Circle special achievement award
  • Her brother, George Barkin, is the former editor-in-chief of National Lampoon and High Times magazines
  • Studied acting for several years, including at the Actors Studio, and landed her first role in the stage production of "Irish Coffee" in 1980
  • Got her start in Hollywood waiting tables and starring in daytime soap operas
  • Quote: "I'm a real homebody․ I don't leave my house, almost to the point of being a little bit of a shut-in ․․․ I'm stuck with a book and old movies, that's pretty much the beginning and end of my life․"
  • Quote: "I'm not one of those people who hides her beauty secrets because I'm afraid someone’s going to look better than me․"
  • After years of performing in several off-Broadway productions, she landed her first Broadway role as Dr․ Brookner in "The Normal Heart․"
  • Began her own independent production company in 2005 with her brother, George Barkin

Awards

  • 1988Sant Jordi - Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera):Winner
  • 1989ACE - Actress in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 1990CFCA Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 1990CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 1990Jupiter Award - Best International Actress:Nominated
  • 1992Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1997Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Supporting Actress - Adventure/Drama:Winner
  • 1998Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie:Winner
  • 1998Golden Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner
  • 2011WIN Award - Actress Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2012Movies for Grownups Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2012Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actress:Nominated
  • 2012OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
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