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Misty Upham Biography

Birth Name:
Misty Anne Upham
Birth Place:
Kallispell, Montana, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Born on the Blackfeet reservation in Montana
  • Joined Red Eagle Soaring, a community theatre for Native Americans, at age 13
  • Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for Frozen River in 2009
  • Formed the acting troupe The Indigo Children
  • Reported as missing on October 6, 2014 near Auburn, Wash
  • , by her father; her body was found 10 days later by police in the woods

Awards

  • 2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2009Independent Spirit Awards-Best Supporting Female: nominated
  • 2008Utah Film Critics-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2008Alliance of Women Film Journalists-Best Newcomer: winner

Relationships

  • Charles Upham -- Father