Helen Hunt began studying acting at the age of eight with her father, respected director and acting coach Gordon Hunt. A year later she made her professional debut and afterwards worked steadily in films, theatre and television.See full bio »
19984th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
(TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Female Actor in Leading Role in Motion Picture and Nominee: Best Performance by Female Actor in Comedy Series
1998The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical & Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical
1998The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Presenter: Introducing Video
1994The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
I'm not very sexy or glamorous! I have this girl next door kind of look and I have to do the best I can with that.
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Trivia:
Was considered for the part of Carolyn Burnham in
American Beauty. However Annette Bening, who went on to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her performance, was cast instead.
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