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Ruth Sheen Biography
Birth Name:Ruth Sheen
Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Won the best actress award at the European Film Awards for her role in "High Hopes" in 1989
- Known for collaborating with director Mike Leigh in works like "Meantime," "Vera Drake" and "Mr․ Turner․"
Awards
- 1989European Film Award-European Actress of the Year: winner
- 1990Jury Award-Best Cast: winner
- 2003ALFS Award-British Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
- 2005ALFS Award-British Supporting Actress of the Year: nominated
- 2010British Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2010SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
- 2010VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2010WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: winner
- 2011Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
- 2011Evening Standard British Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2011ALFS Award-British Actress of the Year: nominated