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Emmy Rossum Biography

Birth Name:Emmanuelle Grey Rossum

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

Became an ambassador for YouthAIDS in 2008
Has served as a spokesperson for "PiNKiTUDE," an organization that helps raise awareness of breast cancer
Has supported the animal rescue organization Best Friends Animal Society
Won the National Board of Review best female breakthrough performance award for her role in "The Phantom of the Opera․"
Relative to fashion designer Vera Wang
Was accepted into the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus at the age of 7 after she sang "Happy Birthday" in all twelve keys for the chorus director
Best known for her role in the series "Shameless․"
Has portrayed several singers and songwriters in film, and some of her movies, such as "The Phantom of the Opera," specifically showcase her vocal talents
Though she was offered several deals to record classical albums after the release of "The Phantom of the Opera," she declined, choosing instead to focus her music career on emotionally honest pop music and cover songs
Has studied cooking at Le Cordon Bleu

Awards

2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
2001Independent Spirit Award-Best Debut Performance: nominated
2003ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2004NBR Award-Breakthrough Performance by an Actress: winner
2005Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: winner
2005Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actress: winner
2005Gold Derby Film Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2005INOCA-Best Breakthrough: nominated
2005MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Female: nominated
2005OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Female: nominated
2005OFCS Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2005Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2005Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: winner
2009Breakthrough Performer-Rising Stars: winner
2011IGN Award-Best TV Actress: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actress: nominated
2012Prism Award-Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2014Festival Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film: winner
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated