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Heather Graham Biography

Birth Name:Heather Joan Graham

Birth Place:Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Has served as an advocate for the Children International organization
  • In a campaign to help stop slavery, she worked alongside the Cambodian Children's Fund
  • Sat as a member of the jury for the Shanghai International Film Festival in 2012
  • Was awarded the 1999 ShoWest Female Star of Tomorrow award
  • Studied at the University of California, Los Angeles before deciding to become an actress full-time
  • Quote: "(On being satisfied with certain projects) "It is about the movie and the movie being good but sometimes it's just about your journey as a person and it's just everything is there for a reason to just help you hopefully grow․․․ or something․""
  • Was offered a role in "Meet the Parents," but she turned it down
  • Became the spokesperson for Garnier in 2005

Awards

  • 1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Fantasy: nominated
  • 1990Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
  • 1992Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
  • 1998FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 1998MTV Movie Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: winner
  • 2000Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Comedy: winner
  • 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Comedy: nominated
  • 2000Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Couple: nominated
  • 2006Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2007Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2009ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated