Amy Irving

Amy Irving

Born:September 10, 1953

Place of Birth:Palo Alto, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Amy Irving, born Amy Davis Irving on September 10, 1953, is a versatile American actress and singer known for her work in film, stage, and television. She comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, with her parents being actors Jules Irving and Priscilla Pointer. Irving's early years were split between San Francisco and New York City, where she began her acting career at a young age, making her Broadway debut in her early teens in the production of The Country Wife.

After studying theater at prestigious institutions like the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Irving transitioned into feature films with notable roles in Brian De Palma's Carrie (1976) and The Fury (1978). Her breakthrough came with her performance in Yentl (1983), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Throughout her career, Irving has showcased her talent across various mediums, including theater where she received critical acclaim for her performances in productions like Amadeus, The Road to Mecca, and Broken Glass. In film, she has displayed her range by starring in diverse projects such as Deconstructing Harry, Traffic, and Unsane.

Irving's contributions to the entertainment industry have not gone unnoticed, with accolades such as an Obie Award, two Golden Globe Award nominations, and an Academy Award nomination under her belt. Her ability to embody complex characters with depth and nuance has solidified her as a respected figure in the world of acting.

Beyond her professional achievements, Irving's personal life has also garnered attention, particularly her relationships with fellow actors and musicians. Despite the challenges that come with fame, she has remained dedicated to her craft, continually seeking out roles that push her artistic boundaries and resonate with audiences.

In recent years, Irving has continued to impress audiences with her performances in independent films like Thirteen Conversations About One Thing and Adam. Her willingness to take on unconventional roles and collaborate with emerging filmmakers demonstrates her commitment to staying relevant in an ever-evolving industry.

As a seasoned performer with a career spanning decades, Amy Irving's legacy in Hollywood is one of resilience, talent, and unwavering dedication to her craft. Whether on stage, screen, or television, she continues to captivate audiences with her magnetic presence and exceptional acting prowess, solidifying her status as a true icon in the world of entertainment.

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Filmography

Acting

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

Miss Kitty (voice)

1991

Some time after the Mousekewitz's have settled in America, they find that they are still having problems with the threat of cats. That makes them eager to try another home out in the west, where they are promised that mice and cats live in peace. Unfortunately, the one making this claim is an oily con artist named Cat R. Waul who is intent on his own sinister plan.
Carrie

Carrie

Sue Snell

1976

Withdrawn and sensitive teen Carrie White faces taunting from classmates at school and abuse from her fanatically pious mother. When strange occurrences start happening around Carrie, she begins to suspect that she has supernatural powers.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Jessica Rabbit (singing voice) (uncredited)

1988

'Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.
Traffic

Traffic

Barbara Wakefield

2000

An exploration of the United States of America's war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the war becomes personal when he discovers his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine within their comfortable suburban home. In Mexico, a flawed, but noble policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin's sheltered trophy wife must learn her husband's ruthless business after he is arrested, endangering her luxurious lifestyle.
Casualties of War

Casualties of War

Girl on the Train (voice) (uncredited)

1989

During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.
Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Alison Callaway

2005

David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.
Unsane

Unsane

Angela Valentini

2018

A woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution where she is confronted by her greatest fear.
Tuck Everlasting

Tuck Everlasting

Mother Foster

2002

Teenager Winnie Foster is growing up in a small rural town in 1914 with her loving but overprotective parents, but Winnie longs for a life of greater freedom and adventure.
Deconstructing Harry

Deconstructing Harry

Jane

1997

Writer Harry Block draws inspiration from people he knows, and from events that happened to him, sometimes causing these people to become alienated from him as a result.
Crossing Delancey

Crossing Delancey

Isabelle Grossman

1988

Thirty-something Isabelle spends her time going from her tiny, solitary West Side apartment to that of her grandmother on the Lower East Side. While her grandmother plots to find her a romantic match, Isabelle is courted by a married, worldly author, Anton, yet can't seem to shake the down-to-earth appeal of Sam, a pickle vendor.
A Mouthful of Air

A Mouthful of Air

Bobbi Davis

2021

Julie is a new mom and children's book author, who escapes into the bright Crayola-colored world of her creation in order to leave behind the darkness caused by her post-partum depression.
The Rage: Carrie 2

The Rage: Carrie 2

Sue Snell

1999

Following the suicide of her only friend, outcast teen Rachel Lang's life begins a downward spiral that will not only affect her but take everyone around her down in horrifying fashion.

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