Penelope Ann Miller
Birth Name:
Penelope Andrea Miller
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Has been named "Star of Tomorrow" by the Motion Picture Bookers Club
- Has supported the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, which provides seriously ill children with medical care regardless of their ability to pay
- Received the Ft․ Lauderdale International Film Festival career achievement award
- Was nominated for the 1989 Drama Desk Award for outstanding featured actress in a play
- Trained in acting at the HB Studio with Herbert Berghoff
- Quote: "(On playing Mary Todd Lincoln): "[She] suffered like no woman has suffered․․․She was a fighter and a survivor․․․Nowadays, I think people would be a bit impressed and enamored with her, but then [being intelligent and vocal] wasn't what women did․""
- Well known for her role in "The Artist․"
Awards
- 1991CFCA Award - Most Promising Actress:Winner
- 1994Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1995Saturn Award - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1997Saturn Award - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1998Special Jury Award - Best Acting in a Feature:Winner
- 2001Video Premiere Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 2012Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2012CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
- 2012Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2024Family Film Award - Outstanding Performance In A Historical Drama:Winner
- 2025Razzie Award - Worst Screen Combo:Nominated