Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy

Born:November 10, 1977

Place of Birth:Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Died:December 20, 2009

Known For:Acting

Biography

Brittany Murphy was a talented American actress and singer, known for her captivating performances on both the big screen and stage. Originally from Atlanta, she made her mark in Hollywood after relocating to Los Angeles as a teenager to pursue her passion for acting. Murphy's breakout role came in the cult classic "Clueless" (1995), where she portrayed the lovable character Tai Frasier with charm and wit.

Transitioning seamlessly between independent films and mainstream cinema, Murphy showcased her versatility in a range of roles. From the gritty "Freeway" (1996) to the quirky "Bongwater" (1998), she left a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike. Her stage debut in the Broadway production of Arthur Miller's "A View from the Bridge" in 1997 further solidified her talent as a multifaceted performer.

In the early 2000s, Murphy continued to shine on the silver screen, delivering memorable performances in films such as "Don't Say a Word" (2001) alongside Michael Douglas and the critically acclaimed "8 Mile" (2002) opposite Eminem. With each role, she brought depth and authenticity to her characters, earning praise for her dedication to her craft.

Murphy's filmography is a testament to her range as an actress, encompassing a variety of genres from drama to comedy to animation. Whether she was captivating audiences in "Riding in Cars with Boys" (2001), showcasing her voice talent in "Happy Feet" (2006), or bringing animated character Luanne Platter to life on "King of the Hill" (1997–2010), she always left a lasting impact on those who watched her work.

Tragically, Brittany Murphy's promising career was cut short when she passed away on December 20, 2009, at the young age of 32. Her untimely death left a void in the entertainment industry, with fans mourning the loss of a talented performer. Despite the circumstances surrounding her passing, Murphy's legacy lives on through her body of work, reminding audiences of her talent and the indelible mark she left on Hollywood.

From her early days in Atlanta to her rise to fame in Los Angeles, Brittany Murphy's journey was one of determination and passion for her craft. Her ability to embody a wide range of characters with authenticity and depth set her apart as a performer to be remembered. Though her time in the spotlight was cut short, her impact on the world of entertainment endures, ensuring that she will always be celebrated for her contributions to film and television.

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Filmography

Acting

Clueless

Clueless

Tai

1995

Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother was right about how misguided she was -- and falls for him.
8 Mile

8 Mile

Alex

2002

For Jimmy Smith, Jr., life is a daily fight just to keep hope alive. Feeding his dreams in Detroit's vibrant music scene, Jimmy wages an extraordinary personal struggle to find his own voice - and earn a place in a world where rhymes rule, legends are born and every moment… is another chance.
Happy Feet

Happy Feet

Gloria (voice)

2006

Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!
Uptown Girls

Uptown Girls

Molly Gunn

2003

Molly Gunn, the freewheeling daughter of a deceased rock legend, is forced to get a job when her manager steals her money. As nanny for precocious Ray, the oft ignored daughter of a music executive she learns what it means to be an adult while teaching Ray how to be a child.
Sin City

Sin City

Shellie

2005

Welcome to Sin City. This town beckons to the tough, the corrupt, the brokenhearted. Some call it dark… Hard-boiled. Then there are those who call it home — Crooked cops, sexy dames, desperate vigilantes. Some are seeking revenge, others lust after redemption, and then there are those hoping for a little of both. A universe of unlikely and reluctant heroes still trying to do the right thing in a city that refuses to care.
Girl, Interrupted

Girl, Interrupted

Daisy

1999

Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange, unknown journey into Alice's Wonderland, where she struggles with the thin line between normal and crazy. Susanna soon realizes how hard it is to get out once she has been committed, and she ultimately has to choose between the world of people who belong inside or the difficult world of reality outside.
Drop Dead Gorgeous

Drop Dead Gorgeous

Lisa Swenson

1999

In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won't give up without a fight.
Just Married

Just Married

Sarah McNerney

2003

Although Tom Leezak and Sarah McNerney come from different worlds, they are both unexpectedly swept off their feet after their first meeting. They quickly fall in love and plan to get married, despite opposition from Sarah's uptight, rich family. After their wedding, the happy couple sets off - with the highest of hopes and ideals about love and marriage - on what they expect will be the perfect honeymoon in Italy. Thanks to a relentless string of bad luck with one disaster after another, and an impromptu visit from Sarah's wealthy one-time ex-lover Peter Prentiss, the newlyweds experience the honeymoon from hell that tests the limits of their young love. Is it worth throwing away their love and marriage?
Spun

Spun

Nikki

2003

Over the course of three days Ross, a college dropout addicted to crystal-meth, encounters a variety of oddball folks - including a stripper named Nikki and her boyfriend, the local meth producer, The Cook - but all he really wants to do is hook up with his old girlfriend, Amy.
Don't Say a Word

Don't Say a Word

Elisabeth Burrows

2001

When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he is horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a young woman, suffering from PTSD, who knows a secret six digit code number.
Riding in Cars with Boys

Riding in Cars with Boys

Fay Forrester

2001

In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to make things work with the drug-addicted father.
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs

Colleen O'Hallahan (voice)

2008

Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?
The Prophecy II

The Prophecy II

Izzy

1998

In this direct-to-video sequel, Gabriel returns to try to destroy the human race he despises so much, with the help of a suicidal teen and the opposition of the angel Daniel.

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