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Lynn Redgrave Biography

Birth Name:Lynn Racher Redgrave

Birth Place:London, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

In 2004, she won the Barrymore Award for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Philadelphia production of a play called "Collected Stories․"
In 2002, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Trained at London's Central School and made her professional debut at the Royal Court Theatre in a production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in 1962
Quote: "If you have a choice between a not-so-good part, and no part, take that part, and do something with it․ And you never know what it might lead to․"
Had a reputation for having an unapologetic, naughty sense of humor
Played comedic roles more often than not, on stage and on screen
Served as a judge for the Miss Universe pageant in 1972
Died after a lengthy battle with breast cancer in 2010
Her family contained four generations of actors and actresses
Narrated about 20 audiobooks including "Prince Caspian: The Chronicles of Narnia" and "Inkheart․"

1965BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
1966NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1967Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1967BAFTA Film Award-Best British Actress: nominated
1967Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: winner
1967Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: nominated
1967KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1981Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
1997BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1999Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1999BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1999Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1999Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: winner
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
1999OFTA Film Award-Best Drama Actress: nominated
1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
2000ALFS Award-British Supporting Actress of the Year: winner
2005Movies for Grownups Award-Breakaway Performance: winner