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Thora Birch Biography

Birth Name:Thora Birch

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was nominated for the 2002 Satellite Award for best performance by an actress
Received the 2000 YoungStar Award for her work in "American Beauty․"
Started acting professionally in the soap opera "Day by Day" at the age of six
Was encouraged by a babysitter to start acting at the age of four after auditioning for a Quaker Oats commercial
Quote: "(On having successful films) "I grew up in the industry․ So anything that happens, whether I shoot way, way up there or fall way, way below, wouldn't surprise me․""
Was named after the Norse god of thunder and lightning, Thor
In preparation for her role in "Ghost World," she gained 20 pounds for the part

Awards

1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Under Nine Years of Age: winner
1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor/Actress Ensemble in a Television Comedy, Drama Series or Special: nominated
1990Young Artist Award-Outstanding Performance by an Actress Under Nine Years of Age: nominated
1991Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Supporting or Re-Occurring Role for a TV Series: nominated
1992CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: nominated
1992Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture: winner
1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Under Ten in a Motion Picture: nominated
1993Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture: nominated
1994Young Artist Award-Best Youth Actress Leading Role in a Motion Picture Comedy: winner
1996Young Artist Award-Best Perfomances by a Young Ensemble - Feature Film or Video: nominated
1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: nominated
1999ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
1999SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
2000BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Drama: nominated
2000OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2000OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2000Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: winner
2000Young Hollywood Award-Best On-screen Chemistry: winner
2000YoungStar Award-Best Young Actress/Performance in a Motion Picture Drama: winner
2001Davis Award-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
2001Acting Prize-: winner
2001Golden Schmoes-Best Actress of the Year: nominated
2001SDFCS Award-Best Actress: winner
2001Golden Space Needle Award-Best Actress: winner
2001TFCA Award-Best Performance, Female: winner
2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
2002Cinescape Genre Face of the Future Award-Female: nominated
2002CFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2002MTV Movie Award-Best Dressed: nominated
2002MTV Movie Award-Best Line: nominated
2002OFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2002VFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
2003DVD Premiere Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2004Prism Award-Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries: winner
2018Festival Prize-Best Ensemble Cast: winner