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Janet McTeer Biography

Birth Name:Janet McTeer

Birth Place:Newcastle, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

Won the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for her work on "A Doll's Playhouse․"
Was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2008 by Queen Elizabeth II
Won a Golden Satellite Award for "Tumbleweeds" in 2000
Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before working with the Royal Exchange Theatre
Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Juliet Bravo" in 1985
Quote: "The older you get, the better you get, because you've seen more․ You don't necessarily have to go through a lot, but you have to witness it in order to recreate it․"
Quote: "[on "Albert Nobbs"] "I personally find that such an important philosophy that I believe in, the idea of creating a character like that just works great, with a huge sense of humor and a not-taking-yourself-too-seriously kind of quality․""
Quote: "I think women tend to have a lot more compassion for each other as they get older․ Maybe it's because life as a woman is harder than life as a man․ It just is, in every way it's harder․ It's harder in the business ․․․ it's harder on our bodies․"
Quote: "[on the Academy Awards] "All those awards are a bit silly ․․․ It's good fun and you get to see everyone on the carpet, but frankly, get a grip!""
Best known for her role as Mary Jo Walker in "Tumbleweeds․"
Gained the attention of American theatergoers for her portrayal of Nora in "A Doll's House" in 1997
Gained critical acclaim after starring in the indie film "Tumbleweeds․"

Awards

1999Jury Award-Best Actress: winner
1999Breakthrough Award-: winner
1999NBR Award-Best Actress: winner
1999NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2000Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2000CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2000CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: nominated
2000Independent Spirit Award-Best Female Lead: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: winner
2000OFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
2000Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: winner
2000Special Jury Prize-Dramatic: winner
2001ALFS Award-British Actress of the Year: nominated
2007Golden Nymph-Mini-Series - Best Performance by an Actress: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2008RTS Television Award-Actor - Female: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: nominated
2009Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2011HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2011LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2011Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2011SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2012Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2012Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2012EDA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2012ACCA TV-Best Supporting Actress (TV Movie or Mini-Series): nominated
2012DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2012Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year: nominated
2012Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2012NFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2012OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2014Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated