Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener

Born:26. mars 1959

Place of Birth:Miami, Florida, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Catherine Keener, born on March 23, 1959, is an esteemed American actress renowned for her compelling portrayals of complex and multi-dimensional characters. With a career spanning decades, Keener has solidified her reputation as a versatile performer capable of embodying a wide range of roles with depth and authenticity.

Known for her collaborations with acclaimed directors in both independent and mainstream cinema, Keener has garnered critical acclaim for her ability to bring to life characters that are often disgruntled, melancholic, yet undeniably relatable. Her nuanced performances have captivated audiences and critics alike, earning her multiple award nominations and accolades throughout her career.

Notable for her roles in a diverse array of films, Keener has left an indelible mark on the industry with standout performances in movies such as "Being John Malkovich" (1999), "Capote" (2005), "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" (2005), "Into the Wild" (2007), "Synecdoche, New York" (2008), and "Get Out" (2017). Each role showcases her exceptional range and ability to immerse herself fully in the characters she portrays.

A muse to directors such as Nicole Holofcener, Tom DiCillo, and Spike Jonze, Keener's collaborative spirit and dedication to her craft have led to memorable on-screen partnerships and a body of work that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Her contributions to cinema extend beyond her performances, as she has played a pivotal role in bringing complex and thought-provoking narratives to the screen.

In addition to her work in film, Keener has also made a significant impact in the world of television, most notably with her starring role in the Showtime dramedy series "Kidding" from 2018 to 2020. Her ability to seamlessly transition between the big and small screen further underscores her versatility as an actress and her enduring appeal to audiences of all kinds.

With a career marked by a dedication to authenticity and a commitment to exploring the depths of human emotion, Catherine Keener stands as a respected figure in the entertainment industry. Her contributions to cinema have left an indelible legacy, and her talent continues to captivate audiences with each new project she undertakes. Catherine Keener's enduring presence in the world of film and television serves as a testament to her artistry and unwavering passion for her craft.

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Get Out

Get Out

Missy Armitage

2017

Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.
Joker: Folie à Deux

Joker: Folie à Deux

Maryanne Stewart

2024

While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur Fleck not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.
The Croods: A New Age

The Croods: A New Age

Ugga (voice)

2020

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.
The Croods

The Croods

Ugga (voice)

2013

The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Sally Jackson

2010

Accident prone teenager, Percy discovers he's actually a demi-God, the son of Poseidon, and he is needed when Zeus' lightning is stolen. Percy must master his new found skills in order to prevent a war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world.
8MM

8MM

Amy Welles

1999

A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, he relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town PI.
The 40 Year Old Virgin

The 40 Year Old Virgin

Trish Piedmont

2005

Andy Stitzer has a pleasant life with a nice apartment and a job stamping invoices at an electronics store. But at age 40, there's one thing Andy hasn't done, and it's really bothering his sex-obsessed male co-workers: Andy is still a virgin. Determined to help Andy get laid, the guys make it their mission to de-virginize him. But it all seems hopeless until Andy meets small business owner Trish, a single mom.
Incredibles 2

Incredibles 2

Evelyn Deavor (voice)

2018

Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.
Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Jan Burres

2007

After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Cynthia Foards

2018

Agent Matt Graver teams up with operative Alejandro Gillick to prevent Mexican drug cartels from smuggling terrorists across the United States border.
The Adam Project

The Adam Project

Maya Sorian

2022

After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.
Being John Malkovich

Being John Malkovich

Maxine Lund

1999

One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
Captain Phillips

Captain Phillips

Andrea Phillips

2013

The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Synecdoche, New York

Synecdoche, New York

Adele Lack

2008

A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.
Trust

Trust

Lynn Cameron

2010

A suburban family is torn apart when fourteen-year-old Annie meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life.
Capote

Capote

Harper Lee

2005

A biopic of writer Truman Capote and his assignment for The New Yorker to write the non-fiction book "In Cold Blood".
About Last Night...

About Last Night...

Cocktail Waitress

1986

A man and woman meet and try to have a romantic affair, despite their personal problems and the interference of their disapproving friends.
Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

Mom

2009

Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
Friends with Money

Friends with Money

Christine

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.
What Just Happened

What Just Happened

Lou Tarnow

2008

During the course of an ordinary week in Hollywood, movie producer Ben must navigate his way through shark-infested waters as he struggles to complete his latest projects. A demanding studio boss demands extensive changes to a movie starring Sean Penn, while another chief won't greenlight a project unless star Bruce Willis shaves his beard. Meanwhile, Ben tries to reconcile with his wife and maintain a relationship with his young daughter.
Death to Smoochy

Death to Smoochy

Nora Wells

2002

Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
S1m0ne

S1m0ne

Elaine Christian

2002

The career of a disillusioned producer, who is desperate for a hit, is endangered when his star walks off the film set. Forced to think fast, the producer decides to digitally create an actress "Simone" to sub for the star — the first totally believable synthetic actress.
Enough Said

Enough Said

Marianne

2013

Eva is a divorced soon-to-be empty-nester wondering about her next act. Then she meets Marianne, the embodiment of her perfect self. Armed with a restored outlook on being middle-aged and single, Eva decides to take a chance on her new love interest Albert — a sweet, funny and like-minded man. But things get complicated when Eva discovers that Albert is in fact the dreaded ex–husband of Marianne...
Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Adele Delisi

1998

Meet Jack Foley, a smooth criminal who bends the law and is determined to make one last heist. Karen Sisco is a federal marshal who chooses all the right moves … and all the wrong guys. Now they're willing to risk it all to find out if there's more between them than just the law.
Adaptation.

Adaptation.

Catherine Keener (uncredited)

2002

Charlie Kaufman is a confused L.A. screenwriter overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy, sexual frustration, self-loathing, and by the screenwriting ambitions of his freeloading twin brother Donald. While struggling to adapt "The Orchid Thief," by Susan Orlean, Kaufman's life spins from pathetic to bizarre. The lives of Kaufman, Orlean's book, become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides with the others'.
The Interpreter

The Interpreter

Dot Woods

2005

After Silvia Broome, an interpreter at United Nations headquarters, overhears plans of an assassination, an American Secret Service agent is sent to investigate.
Full Frontal

Full Frontal

Lee

2002

A day in the life of a group of men and women in Hollywood, in the hours leading up to a friend's birthday party.
Hamlet 2

Hamlet 2

Brie Marschz

2008

Failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher Dana Marschz rallies his Tucson students as he conceives and stages politically incorrect musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet.
The Soloist

The Soloist

Mary Weston

2009

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

Produksjon

About Last Night...

About Last Night...

Casting Assistant

1986

A man and woman meet and try to have a romantic affair, despite their personal problems and the interference of their disapproving friends.
Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are

Associate Producer

2009

Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.