Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Born:18 november 1974

Place of Birth:Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Chloë Sevigny, born on November 18, 1974, has made a name for herself in the American film industry as a versatile actress with a penchant for independent and unconventional roles. Graduating from high school, Sevigny ventured into the world of modeling before making her mark in the entertainment industry. Her "it girl" status was solidified with appearances in music videos for iconic bands like Sonic Youth and The Lemonheads.

In 1995, Sevigny's career took off with her debut in the film "Kids," paving the way for her to become a prominent figure in the independent film scene of the late 1990s. Her breakthrough role as Lana Tisdel in "Boys Don't Cry" (1999) earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout the 2000s, she continued to showcase her talent in supporting roles in a variety of independent films, including "American Psycho" (2000) and "Dogville" (2003).

Not one to shy away from controversy, Sevigny's involvement in films like "The Brown Bunny" (2004) stirred up discussions due to its explicit content. Transitioning seamlessly between film and television, she portrayed Nicolette Grant in the HBO series "Big Love" from 2006 to 2011, a role that earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2010. Sevigny further diversified her portfolio with appearances in mainstream films like "Zodiac" (2007) and television projects such as "Hit & Miss" (2012) and "American Horror Story."

In addition to her acting prowess, Sevigny delved into directing, showcasing her creative vision with projects like the short film "Kitty" in 2016. Her directorial work, including "White Echo," has been recognized at prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival. Beyond her contributions to the entertainment industry, Sevigny has made a mark in the world of fashion, earning a reputation as a style icon with her distinctive and alternative fashion sense.

With a career marked by bold choices and a willingness to push boundaries, Chloë Sevigny continues to captivate audiences with her talent, versatility, and unique artistic sensibilities.

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Filmografie

Acteren

American Psycho

American Psycho

Jean

2000

A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
Zodiac

Zodiac

Melanie

2007

The Zodiac murders cause the lives of Paul Avery, David Toschi and Robert Graysmith to intersect.
The Dead Don't Die

The Dead Don't Die

Officer Mindy Morrison

2019

In a small peaceful town, zombies suddenly rise to terrorize the town. Now three bespectacled police officers and a strange Scottish morgue expert must band together to defeat the undead.
Kids

Kids

Jennie

1995

A day in the life of a group of teens as they travel around New York City skating, drinking, smoking and deflowering virgins.
Bones and All

Bones and All

Janelle

2022

Abandoned by her father, a young woman embarks on a thousand-mile odyssey through the backroads of America where she meets a disenfranchised drifter. But despite their best efforts, all roads lead back to their terrifying pasts and to a final stand that will determine whether their love can survive their otherness.
Dogville

Dogville

Liz Henson

2003

When beautiful young Grace arrives in the isolated township of Dogville, the small community agrees to hide her from a gang of ruthless gangsters, and, in return, Grace agrees to do odd jobs for the townspeople.
Lovelace

Lovelace

Feminist Journalist

2013

Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life.
The Snowman

The Snowman

Sylvia Ottersen / Ane Pedersen

2017

Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous looking snowman.
Disclosure

Disclosure

Lana Tisdel (archive footage)

2020

An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.
Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don't Cry

Lana Tisdel

1999

A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
Broken Flowers

Broken Flowers

Carmen's Assistant

2005

As the devoutly single Don Johnston is dumped by his latest girlfriend, he receives an anonymous pink letter informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him.
Queen & Slim

Queen & Slim

Mrs. Shepherd

2019

While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man and a black woman are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results.
Lizzie

Lizzie

Lizzie Borden

2018

Massachusetts, 1892. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie lives a claustrophobic life under her father's cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan, a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit, and a secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan.
Shattered Glass

Shattered Glass

Caitlin Avey

2003

The true story of fraudulent Washington, D.C. journalist Stephen Glass, who rose to meteoric heights as a young writer in his 20s, becoming a staff writer at The New Republic for three years. Looking for a short cut to fame, Glass concocted sources, quotes and even entire stories, but his deception did not go unnoticed forever, and eventually, his world came crumbling down.
Manderlay

Manderlay

Philomena

2005

In 1933, after leaving Dogville, Grace Margaret Mulligan sees a slave being punished at a cotton farm called Manderlay. Officially, slavery is illegal and Grace stands up against the farmers. She stays with some gangsters in Manderlay and tries to influence the situation. But when harvest time comes, Grace sees the social and economic reality of Manderlay.
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

Chloë Sevigny (uncredited)

2005

Hungry for an A-list interview that could launch him into the gossip-page stratosphere, Jiminy Glick, a small-time journalist with big aspirations and an even bigger appetite, drags his wife and kids across the country to the star-studded Toronto Film Festival. But in between the nonstop parties and all-you-can-eat buffets, Glick soon finds himself in the middle of an outrageously scandalous mystery that becomes the celebrity scoop of the decade!
Melinda and Melinda

Melinda and Melinda

Laurel

2004

While dining out with friends, Sy suggests the difficulty of separating comedy from tragedy. To illustrate his point, he tells his guests two parallel stories about Melinda ; both versions have the same basic elements, but one take on her state of affairs leans toward levity, while the other is full of anguish. Each story involves Melinda coping with a recent divorce through substance abuse while beginning a romantic relationship with a close friend's husband.

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Lizzie

Lizzie

Producer

2018

Massachusetts, 1892. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie lives a claustrophobic life under her father's cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan, a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit, and a secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan.