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Michelle Pfeiffer Biography

Birth Name:Michelle Marie Pfeiffer

Birth Place:Santa Ana, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Graced the cover as the No․ 1 selection for People magazine's annual "Most Beautiful" feature in both 1990 and 1999
Was named Woman of the Year in 1995 by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals
Was honored by Variety's Power of Women luncheon in 2017 for her work with the Environmental Working Group
Got married to producer David E․ Kelley in 1993
Started out training to become a stenographer
Quote: "I act for free, but I demand a huge salary as compensation for all the annoyance of being a public personality․ In that sense, I earn every dime I make․"
Became a vegan in June 2012 out of a desire to live a healthier lifestyle
While auditioning for her role in "Scarface," she accidentally cut Al Pacino with broken glass
Was originally offered the role of Clarice Starling in "The Silence of the Lambs," but turned it down due to the film's violent and disturbing nature

Awards

1983Young Artist Award-Best Young Motion Picture Actress: nominated
1986Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
1989Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1989CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1989Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1989LAFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
1989NBR Award-Best Actress: winner
1989NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1989NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1990Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1990American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1990BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
1990CFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
1990Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
1990NSFC Award-Best Actress: winner
1991BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1992ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1992NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1993Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1993Silver Berlin Bear-Best Actress: winner
1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1993Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
1993MTV Movie Award-Most Desirable Female: nominated
1993MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
1993Elvira Notari Prize-: winner
1994DFWFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
1994David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): nominated
1994Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1995Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
1996Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Drama: winner
1996MTV Movie Award-Most Desirable Female: nominated
1996MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
1997Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Comedy/Romance: winner
1997Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
1999OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
1999Best Actress-: winner
1999Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
2001Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Suspense: winner
2001Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
2002KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2003IOMA-Best Supporting Actress (Miglior attrice non protagonista): nominated
2007Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
2007Scream Award-Most Vile Villain: nominated
2008Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2008Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2008Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2008Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
2009EDA Female Focus Award-Actress Defying Age and Ageism: nominated
2010Felix-Best Actress: nominated
2016All Def Movie Award-Most Helpful White Person: nominated
2017Fright Meter Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2017ICP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2017Odyssey Award-Best Support Actress: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: nominated
2018Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Supporting Actress (Mejor Actriz de reparto): nominated
2018CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actress - International Competition: winner
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series: nominated
2018Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year - Supporting Actress: nominated
2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2018Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2018IFJA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2018Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2019American Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actress - International Competition: nominated
2021Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress: nominated
2021Canadian Screen Award-Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2021Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2022CinEuphoria-Best Actress - International Competition: winner
2022HCA Award-Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series, Anthology Series, or TV Movie: nominated
2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated