Julia Ormond

Birth Name:

Julia Karin Ormond

Birth Place:

Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actress, Producer

After co-founding both FilmAid International and the Alliance to Stop Slavery and End Trafficking, she once served as a Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations
Won a Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for "Varian's War" in 2002
Won the Krzysztof Kieślowski Award at the 2006 International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography Plus Camerimage
Once attended the West Surrey College of Art and Design and later the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts
After graduating from drama school, one of her early jobs was acting in an advertisement for cottage cheese
Began her career in the early '90s with several made-for-television films before landing a breakout role in "Legends of the Fall․"
While in high school, she played lead roles in "Guys and Dolls" and "My Fair Lady․"
Quote: "I ride, and doing theatre after doing film is a bit like doing dressage or showjumping after you've been out for endless hacks, having just a wild old time․ You're put through your paces in a different way․"
While not pursuing acting roles, she often lends her time to her production company, Indican Productions, which is based in New York City
Serves as the pianist for the introductory song in "Legends of the Fall"

1992Gemini - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series:Nominated
1997CableACE - International Informational Special or Series:Winner
2002Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Winner
2004Gold Derby TV Award - TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress:Nominated
2008ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
2008Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated
2009Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2009Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
2009Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2010OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
2010Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie:Winner
2011Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
2011Capri Ensemble Cast AwardWinner
2011Bronze Wrangler - Television Feature Film:Winner
2012INOCA TV - Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated
2012OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2012Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2018AACTA Award - Best Lead Actress:Nominated
2019AFCA Award - Best Actress:Nominated
2019FCCA Award - Best Actress:Nominated

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