1957-06-23 Gibson City, Illinois, USA
Frances Louise McDormand (born Cynthia Ann Smith; June 23, 1957) is an American film, stage and television actress. McDormand began her career on stage and made her screen debut in the 1984 film Blood Simple, having since appeared in several theatrical and television roles. McDormand has been recognized for her performances in 'Mississippi Burning' (1988), 'Short Cuts' (1993), 'Fargo' (1996), 'Wonder Boys' (2000), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'North Country' (2005), 'Moonrise Kingdom' (2012), 'Hail, Caesar!' (2016), 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' (2017), 'Nomadland' (2020) and 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' (2021). Throughout her career, she has been nominated for eight Golden Globes, five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Emmy Awards. She is one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting", winning an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. She won her first Academy Award for Best Actress in 1997 for her role as Marge Gunderson in 'Fargo'. She also won Best Supporting Actress from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association for her performance in 'Wonder Boys' (2000). McDormand returned to the stage in the David Lindsay-Abaire play Good People on Broadway from February 8, 2011 to April 24, 2011. In 2017, McDormand starred in 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' which earned her a second Academy Award for Best Actress. McDormand has been married to filmmaker Joel Coen since 1984, they reside in New York City along with their adopted son Pedro.
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Crafting the Tragedy of Macbeth | Self | 2022-01-14 |
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Women Talking | Scarface Janz | 2022-12-23 |
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The French Dispatch | Lucinda Krementz | 2021-10-21 |
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The Tragedy of Macbeth | Lady Macbeth | 2021-12-05 |
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Nomadland | Fern | 2021-01-29 |
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The Oedipus Project | Jocosta | 2020-06-24 |
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The Origins of Ebbing | Self | 2018-06-25 |
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Isle of Dogs | Interpreter Nelson (voice) | 2018-03-23 |
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The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin | Self (voice) | 2017-03-11 |
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri | Mildred Hayes | 2017-12-01 |
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Hail, Caesar! | C. C. Calhoun | 2016-02-05 |
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She's The Best Thing in It | Self | 2015-03-16 |
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The Good Dinosaur | Momma (voice) | 2015-11-14 |
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À la découverte du tournage de Moonrise Kingdom | Self / Mrs. Bishop | 2015-09-22 |
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Promised Land | Sue Thomason | 2012-09-23 |
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Moonrise Kingdom: Welcome to the Island of New Penzance | Self | 2012-10-16 |
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Captain Chantel DuBois (voice) | 2012-06-06 |
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Moonrise Kingdom | Mrs. Bishop | 2012-05-16 |
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This Must Be the Place | Jane | 2011-08-24 |
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Mearing | 2011-06-28 |
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The Botany of Desire | Narrator | 2009-10-28 |
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Burn After Reading | Linda Litzke | 2008-09-05 |
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day | Guinevere Pettigrew | 2008-03-07 |
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Friends with Money | Jane | 2006-04-07 |
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North Country | Glory | 2005-02-12 |
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Æon Flux | Handler | 2005-11-30 |
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Sesame Street: Kid's Guide to Life: Big Bird Gets Lost | Herself | 2003-06-03 |
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Minnesota Nice | Self | 2003-04-01 |
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Something's Gotta Give | Zoe | 2003-12-12 |
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Laurel Canyon | Jane | 2003-03-07 |
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Upheaval | Anne | 2002-03-07 |
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City by the Sea | Michelle | 2002-09-06 |
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Searching for Debra Winger | Self | 2002-07-13 |
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The Man Who Wasn't There | Doris Crane | 2001-10-26 |
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Wonder Boys | Sara Gaskell | 2000-02-22 |
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Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big | The Adult Fannie (voice) | 2000-11-17 |
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Almost Famous | Elaine Miller | 2000-09-15 |
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Johnny Skidmarks | Alice | 1998-01-18 |
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Madeline | Miss Clavel | 1998-07-10 |
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Talk of Angels | Conlon | 1998-10-30 |
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Paradise Road | Dr. Verstak | 1997-02-11 |
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Lone Star | Bunny | 1996-06-21 |
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Primal Fear | Molly | 1996-03-06 |
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Hidden in America | Gus | 1996-12-01 |
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Fargo | Marge Gunderson | 1996-03-08 |
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Bleeding Hearts | Woman on T.V. | 1995-09-22 |
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Beyond Rangoon | Andy Bowman | 1995-05-24 |
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American Cinema | Narrator | 1995-01-23 |
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The Good Old Boys | Eve Calloway | 1995-03-05 |
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Palookaville | June | 1995-09-07 |
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Short Cuts | Betty Weathers | 1993-09-05 |
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Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country | Self | 1993-03-26 |
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Crazy in Love | Clare | 1992-08-10 |
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Passed Away | Nora Scanlan | 1992-04-24 |
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Barton Fink | Stage Actress (voice) (uncredited) | 1991-08-01 |
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The Butcher's Wife | Grace | 1991-10-25 |
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The Making of 'Hidden Agenda' | Self | 1990-05-01 |
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Hidden Agenda | Ingrid Jessner | 1990-11-21 |
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Miller's Crossing | Mayor's Secretary (uncredited) | 1990-09-21 |
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Chattahoochee | Mae Foley | 1990-04-20 |
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Darkman | Julie Hastings | 1990-08-24 |
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Mississippi Burning | Mrs. Pell | 1988-12-08 |
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Raising Arizona | Dot | 1987-03-13 |
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Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo | Brigette | 1986-11-01 |
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Scandal Sheet | 1985-01-21 | |
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Crimewave | Nun | 1985-04-12 |
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Blood Simple | Abby | 1984-09-07 |
