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Janet McTeer Biography

Birth Place:

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts after high school despite having never been on stage in her youth
Made her TV debut in 1985 on an episode of the British police drama Juliet Bravo
Has appeared in a number of PBS productions, including Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery! In 1996, made her film debut in Half Moon Street, a romantic thriller that starred Sigourney Weaver and Michael Caine
In 1997, won a Tony for her performance in A Doll's House
Landed her role in 1999's Tumbleweeds (for which she won a Golden Globe) after director Gavin O'Connor saw her on the PBS news program Charlie Rose
O'Connor eventually had to produce the film himself since the original backers passed on the film because McTeer was a relative unknown in the U
S
In 2008, was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire, a designation bestowed by the Queen of England

Awards

2020Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2015Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2012Independent Spirit Awards-Best Supporting Female: nominated
2011Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2011Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2011L.A. Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress (Runner-up): winner
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2009Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2000Independent Spirit Awards-Best Female Lead: nominated
2000Sundance Film Festival-Special Jury Prize for Outstanding Ensemble Performance (Dramatic): winner
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
1999National Board of Review-Best Actress: winner
1999Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1999Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: nominated