Liv Tyler
Birth Name:
Liv Rundgren
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- In 2003, she became the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund
- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, she helped launch the Emergen-C Pink energy drink in 2007
- Born to model Bebe Buell
- Is the daughter of musician Steven Tyler
- Started modeling at age 14 after model Paulina Porizkova encouraged her to pursue the career
- Quote: "Life excites me․ I'm not talking about appearing in movies or doing interviews, but just little, normal, everyday things․ Getting out of bed․ Getting dressed․ Making food․ I find it all exciting․"
- Best known for her roles in "Armageddon" and the "Lord of the Rings" franchise
- Appeared in the music video "Crazy" by Aerosmith in 1994
- Originally turned down the role in "Armageddon․"
- Was named after actress Liv Ullmann who was on the cover of TV Guide the week of Tyler's birth
Awards
- 1997YoungStar Award - Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film:Nominated
- 1998Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Winner
- 1998Stinker Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actress - Sci-Fi:Nominated
- 1999MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Duo:Nominated
- 1999MTV Movie Award - Best Female Performance:Nominated
- 1999OFTA Film Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
- 1999Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Nominated
- 1999Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1999Golden Aries - Best Foreign Actress:Winner
- 2001ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
- 2002Actor - Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2002ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
- 2002PFCS Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
- 2002Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Actress, Drama/Action Adventure:Nominated
- 2003Actor - Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2003ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
- 2003DVD Premiere Award - Best Audio Commentary, New Release:Nominated
- 2003Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2003NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
- 2003OFCS Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
- 2003PFCS Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
- 2004Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2004Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
- 2004Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2004PFCS Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Nominated
- 2004Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure:Nominated
- 2005Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Nominated
- 2008Fright Meter Award - Best Actress:Nominated
- 2008Scream Award - Best Horror Actress:Winner
- 2008Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller:Nominated
- 2009EDA Special Mention Award - Hall of Shame:Winner
- 2009EDA Special Mention Award - Unforgettable Moment:Winner