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Sherilyn Fenn Biography

Birth Name:Sheryl Ann Fenn

Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
  • Quote: "We have so many voices in our heads but you have to listen for that quiet one that whispers to you․ That’s the one that speaks the truth, even if it means not knowing and just being present․"
  • Quote: "(On David Lynch) "He is courageous and not afraid to shine a light into the dark corners of his mind and by his actual example allows one to do so as well․ He is an absolute original who lives outside of the box․""
  • Quote: "(On doing things differently in her youth) "No, because then I would not be who I am now․ I try to not have regrets and KNOW things were and are just as they should be․""
  • Best known for her role in the series "Twin Peaks․"
  • Authored the children's book "No Man's Land․"
  • Her role in "Twin Peaks" was specifically written for her

Awards

  • 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2021Jury Prize-Best Actress: winner