Heather Matarazzo

Birth Name:

Heather Cristina Matarazzo

Birth Place:

Oyster Bay, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Was honored for Best Debut Performance at the 1997 Independent Spirit Awards, and when she went up the stairs to the stage, she tripped on her skirt
When she was 6 years old, a talent manager gave her a card after she took over the microphone at an AIDS benefit for children
Quote: "At the end of the day it's just about compassion, justice, honor and humility--all those really great things we take for granted․"
Quote: "[on "Exes & Ohs"] "It's like we were all meant to work together, and this is the beginning of something amazing and special and fabulous․""
Often plays characters who are ostracized, portraying an awkward middle schooler in "Welcome to the Doll House," the blind and deaf Helen Keller in a regional stage production and an abused mentally retarded girl in "Our Guys: Outrage at Glen Ridge․"
Stated that she is most proud of her performance in "Our Guys: Outrage at Glen Ridge․"
Voiced Hannah in the 1997 audiobook version of R․ L․ Stine's "Ghosts of Fear Street: Three Evil Wishes․"

1997Chlotrudis Award - Best Actress:Nominated
1997Independent Spirit Award - Best Debut Performance:Winner
1997Golden Satellite Award - Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1997Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress:Nominated
1999OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
1999YoungStar Award - Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film:Nominated
2000Saturn Award - Best Genre TV Supporting Actress:Nominated
2000Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Supporting Young Actress:Nominated
2000YoungStar Award - Best Young Actress/Performance in a Drama TV Series:Nominated
2007Fright Meter Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
2017Jury Prize - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2017New York Film Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2017New York Film Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
2018GenreBlast Film Festival Award - Best Actress - Feature Film:Nominated

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