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Lee Remick Biography

Birth Name:
Lee Ann Remick
Birth Place:
Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Her father owned Remick's Department Store in Quincy, MA
  • Moved to New York City at age 7
  • Began her career in 1953 as a chorus dancer in summer-stock theater
  • Was awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters by Emerson College in 1975
  • At her last stage appearance, performing opposite Tom Skerritt in Love Letters, she received a standing ovation before and after the show

Awards

  • 1987Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special: nominated
  • 1983Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1981Genie Awards-Best Performance by a Foreign Actress: nominated
  • 1980Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special: nominated
  • 1979Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
  • 1978Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series: nominated
  • 1976Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
  • 1974Emmy-Best Lead Actress in a Limited Series: nominated
  • 1974Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
  • 1964BAFTA Film Awards-Best Foreign Actress: nominated
  • 1963Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1962Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1960Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated

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