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Thora Birch

Birth Name:
Thora Birch
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Director, Soundtrack
Thora Birch

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․""
  • In preparation for her role in "Ghost World," she gained 20 pounds for the part
  • Was named after the Norse god of thunder and lightning, Thor

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 PrizeWinner
  • 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
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