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Minnie Driver Biography

Birth Name:

Amelia Fiona Driver

Birth Place:

London, England

Profession

Actor, singer, songwriter, producer

Fast Facts

Nicknamed Minnie by her sister Kate
Spent much of her childhood in Barbados
Was a jazz singer in London before turning to films
Gained more than 20 pounds for her role in the 1995 film Circle of Friends
Founded the production company Two Drivers with her sister, Kate
Starred in Sexual Perversity in Chicago, opposite Matthew Perry and Hank Azaria, at the Comedy Theatre in London in 2003
Released her debut album, Everything I've Got in My Pocket, in 2004
Is a spokesperson for OXFAM, and traveled to Cambodia and Thailand for the charity

2014Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Actress in a Movie or Mini-Series: nominated
2014Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2010Genie Awards-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2010London Film Critics Association-Best British Supporting Actress: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2007Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1997Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
1997Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1997Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1995Chicago Film Critics Association-Most Promising Actress: winner