Marin Ireland

Birth Name:

Marin Ireland

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Her performance in Neil LaBute's Broadway play "reasons to be pretty" earned her a 2009 Theatre World Award
She received a Hartt Alumni Award from her alma mater, the University of Hartford, in 2010
She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Hartt School, the performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford
Quote: "(On playing mentally disturbed roles) "Even though it's a lot of crazies and weirdos it's not the same kind․ So I feel good about that; I don't feel typecast as one particular kind of crazy․""
Quote: "(On the craft of acting) "The possibility that we can, as artists, create a truly sacred, holy experience with the audience, is very profound and moving to me․""
Quote: "(On the roles she plays) "Usually I end up being the frumpy or mentally challenged or in 'reasons to be pretty,' regular․ Or a weirdo․ I play a lot of weirdos․""
Quote: "(On working with actor Chris Messina in "28 Hotel Rooms," a film about a one-night stand) "It's hard for me to imagine doing something this intimate for this long with somebody I didn't know very well․""

2016Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Female:Nominated
2020Pauline Kael Breakout AwardNominated
2020Best Actress - Secció Oficial Fantàstic - Special Mention:Winner
2021Chainsaw Award - Best Lead Performance:Nominated
2024Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Performance:Nominated
2026Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television:Nominated

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