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Janet McTeer

Birth Name:
Janet McTeer
Birth Place:
Newcastle, England, United Kingdom
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer
Janet McTeer

Fast Facts

  • 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
  • Won the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for her work on "A Doll's Playhouse․"
  • 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: "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: "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: "[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 AwardWinner
  • 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
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