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Julia Sweeney Biography

Birth Name:Julia Anne Sweeney

Birth Place:Spokane, Washington, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Received the 1998 Audience Award at the New York Comedy Festival
  • Before entering comedy, she worked as an accountant for Columbia Pictures and United Artists
  • Quote: "(On her childhood) "Our family was too strange and weird for even Santa Claus to come visit․․․ Santa, who was jolly -- but, lets face it, he was also very judgmental․""
  • Widely recognized for her portrayal of the androgynous character Pat
  • Is a survivor of cervical cancer after being diagnosed with the disease in 1995
  • Was sent an irate letter from Hillary Clinton due to her controversial portrayal of Chelsea Clinton in 1993

Awards

  • 1995Stinker Award-Worst Actress: winner
  • 1996Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
  • 1996Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
  • 1996Razzie Award-Worst Screenplay: nominated
  • 1996Razzie Award-Worst New Star: nominated
  • 1998Audience Award-: winner
  • 2001Video Premiere Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2021Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Series - Shortform: nominated