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Tatum O'Neal Biography

Birth Name:Tatum Beatrice O'Neal

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • At the age of 10, she became the youngest person ever to win a competitive Academy Award for her performance in "Paper Moon․"
  • The National Association of Theater Owners named her Female Star of the Year in 1976
  • Both of her parents were actors, and she began acting when she was a child
  • Appeared alongside her father in multiple films, including "Paper Moon" and "Nickelodeon․"
  • Many of her most memorable roles were as rebellious children and teens
  • Kept her Oscar on top of her father's television while she was living with him
  • When she made "Bad News Bears," she was the highest paid child star in history

Awards

  • 1974Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 1974David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): winner
  • 1974Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1974Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: winner
  • 1977Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
  • 1981Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
  • 2002Festival Award-Best Actress: winner
  • 2008Prism Award-Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline: nominated
  • 2022Film Festival Award-Best Drama: winner
  • 2022Platinum Award-Best Performance: winner
  • 2022Best Actress : Feature Film-Best Actress: winner