Frances McDormand

Born:23. Juni 1957

Place of Birth:Gibson City, Illinois, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Frances McDormand, born Cynthia Ann Smith on June 23, 1957, is a versatile American actress renowned for her work in film, stage, and television. With a career spanning decades, McDormand has captivated audiences with her compelling performances in a wide range of roles, showcasing her immense talent and versatility.

Making her screen debut in the 1984 film "Blood Simple," McDormand quickly established herself as a formidable presence in the entertainment industry. She has delivered memorable performances in acclaimed productions such as "Fargo," "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," and "Nomadland," earning critical acclaim and numerous accolades along the way.

Known for her exceptional range and ability to immerse herself fully in diverse characters, McDormand has garnered eight Golden Globe nominations, five Academy Award nominations, four BAFTA Award nominations, and three Emmy Award nominations. Her impressive body of work has solidified her status as a respected and accomplished performer in the world of acting.

In a remarkable achievement, McDormand has attained the prestigious "Triple Crown of Acting," a rare honor reserved for those who have won an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. Her portrayal of Marge Gunderson in "Fargo" earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1997, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Beyond her success on screen, McDormand has also graced the Broadway stage, showcasing her talent in productions like the David Lindsay-Abaire play "Good People." Her dedication to her craft and ability to excel in various mediums demonstrate her unwavering commitment to the art of acting.

In addition to her professional achievements, McDormand shares a longstanding partnership with filmmaker Joel Coen, whom she married in 1984. Together, they have created a harmonious life in New York City, where they reside with their adopted son Pedro. Their bond extends beyond personal life, with McDormand frequently collaborating with Coen on projects that highlight their mutual passion for storytelling and filmmaking.

With her magnetic presence, exceptional talent, and unparalleled dedication to her craft, Frances McDormand continues to leave an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Her contributions to film, stage, and television have earned her a well-deserved place among the most respected and admired actors of her generation.

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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Mildred Hayes

2017

After seven months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at Bill Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Jason Dixon, an immature mother's boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is only exacerbated.

Fargo

Marge Gunderson

1996

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start dying. Enter Police Chief Marge, a coffee-drinking, parka-wearing - and extremely pregnant - investigator who'll stop at nothing to get her man. And if you think her small-time investigative skills will give the crooks a run for their ransom... you betcha!

Isle of Dogs

Interpreter Nelson (voice)

2018

In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.

The Good Dinosaur

Momma (voice)

2015

An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.

The French Dispatch

Lucinda Krementz

2021

The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.

Burn After Reading

Linda Litzke

2008

When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of gym employees, Linda and Chad, they see a chance to make enough money for Linda to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo, and those in their orbit.

Almost Famous

Elaine Miller

2000

In 1973, 15-year-old William Miller's unabashed love of music and aspiration to become a rock journalist lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview and tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.

The Tragedy of Macbeth

Lady Macbeth

2021

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

Moonrise Kingdom

Mrs. Bishop

2012

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.

Nomadland

Fern

2021

A woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the western United States after losing everything in the Great Recession, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

Mississippi Burning

Mrs. Pell

1988

Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.

Æon Flux

Handler

2005

400 years into the future, disease has wiped out the majority of the world's population, except one walled city, Bregna, ruled by a congress of scientists. When Æon Flux, the top operative in the underground 'Monican' rebellion, is sent on a mission to kill a government leader, she uncovers a world of secrets.

Something's Gotta Give

Zoe

2003

When perpetually single, aging music industry exec Harry Sanborn, and his latest trophy girlfriend, Marin, arrive at her mother's beach house in the Hamptons, they find that her mother, playwright Erica Barry, also plans to stay for the weekend. Erica is scandalized by the relationship and Harry's sexist ways. But when Harry has a heart attack while there, and the doctor prescribes bedrest, his only option is to stay at the Barry home. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.

Hail, Caesar!

C. C. Calhoun

2016

When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.

Raising Arizona

Dot

1987

When a childless couple--an ex-con and an ex-cop--decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated.

Miller's Crossing

Mayor's Secretary (uncredited)

1990

Set in 1929, a political boss and his advisor have a parting of the ways when they both fall for the same woman.

Darkman

Julie Hastings

1990

Dr. Peyton Westlake is on the verge of realizing a major breakthrough in synthetic skin when his laboratory is destroyed by gangsters. Having been burned beyond recognition and forever altered by an experimental medical procedure, Westlake becomes known as Darkman, assuming alternate identities in his quest for revenge and a new life with a former love.

Barton Fink

Stage Actress (voice) (uncredited)

1991

A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Hollywood.

Blood Simple

Abby

1984

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Women Talking

Scarface Janz

2022

A group of women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.

North Country

Glory

2005

A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States — Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit.

The Man Who Wasn't There

Doris Crane

2001

A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.

Short Cuts

Betty Weathers

1993

Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.

Friends with Money

Jane

2006

As she reaches her mid-thirties and quits her lucrative job, singleton Olivia finds herself unsure about her future and her relationships with her successful and wealthy friends. She begins to envy the security of her richer friends and, although their lives may seem easier, Olivia's friends have their problems too: screenwriters Christine and Patrick are unable to collaborate on their latest project, Jane and Aaron have lost the romance in their relationship, and Franny and Matt have difficulties handling the demands of parenthood.

This Must Be the Place

Jane

2011

A bored, retired rock star sets out to find his father's tormentor, an ex-Nazi war criminal who is a refugee in the U.S.

Promised Land

Sue Thomason

2012

A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources.

City by the Sea

Michelle

2002

Vincent LaMarca is a dedicated and well-respected New York City police detective who has gone to great lengths to distance himself from his past, but then makes the terrible discovery that his own son has fallen into a life of crime.

Laurel Canyon

Jane

2003

When an uptight young man and his fiancée move into his libertine mother's house, the resulting clash of life attitudes shakes everyone up.

Lone Star

Bunny

1996

When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.

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The Tragedy of Macbeth

Producer

2021

Nomadland

Producer

2021

A woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the western United States after losing everything in the Great Recession, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

Women Talking

Producer

2022

A group of women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.