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Julia Stiles Biography

Birth Name:Julia O'Hara Stiles

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has served as an advocate for Amnesty International and Habitat for Humanity
  • Was nominated for the 2002 Satellite Award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama
  • Graduated from Columbia University in 2005
  • Started acting at the La MaMa Theatre at the age of 11
  • Quote: "There are a handful of actors who sustain interest because it's exciting to watch them get better at what they do․ I want to be one of those actors․"
  • Often takes on the role of intelligent characters
  • Often portrays independent, headstrong characters

Awards

  • 1998Best Actress-: winner
  • 1999Teen Choice Award-Film - Breakout Performance: nominated
  • 1999Teen Choice Award-Film - Sexiest Love Scene: nominated
  • 1999YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film: nominated
  • 2000CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: winner
  • 2000MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Female Performance: winner
  • 2000NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress: nominated
  • 2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Chemistry: nominated
  • 2001FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2001MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
  • 2001MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: winner
  • 2001OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Fight Scene: winner
  • 2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress: winner
  • 2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama: nominated
  • 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-Movie - Choice Scream: nominated
  • 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2011INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: winner
  • 2011Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2011OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2012ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2012Capri Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
  • 2012Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
  • 2012PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
  • 2013Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2013IAWTV Award-Best Female Performance in a Drama: winner
  • 2014IAWTV Award-Best Female Performance in a Drama: winner
  • 2014Streamy Award-Best Actress in a Drama: nominated