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Holly Hunter was born in Conyers, Georgia, the youngest of seven children whose father was a part-time sporting goods company representative and part-time farmer with a 250 acre farm. Her parents encouraged in her talent at an early age, and her first acting part was as Helen Keller in a fifth-grade play... See full bio »

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Holly P. Hunter
in Conyers, Georgia, USA
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2013 Untitled Terrence Malick Project (post-production)
 
2013 Mondo Art (video) (completed)
Stomatic Painter
 
2013/I Paradise (completed)
 
2013 Top of the Lake (TV mini-series)
GJ
– Episode #1.1 (2013) … GJ
– Episode #1.2 (2013) … GJ
– Episode #1.3 (2013) … GJ
– Episode #1.4 (2013) … GJ (credit only)
– Episode #1.5 (2013) … GJ
See all 7 episodes »
 
2013 Bonnie and Clyde: Dead and Alive (TV mini-series)
Emma Parker
– Night One (2013) … Emma Parker
– Night Two … Emma Parker
 
2012 Won't Back Down
Evelyn Riske
 
2012/II Jackie
Jackie
 
2007-2010 Saving Grace (TV series)
Grace Hanadarko / Det. Grace Hanadarko
– I'm Gonna Need a Big Night Light (2010) … Grace Hanadarko
– I Need You to Call Earl (2010) … Grace Hanadarko
– You Think I'm Gonna Eat My Gun? (2010) … Grace Hanadarko
– Loose Men in Tight Jeans (2010) … Grace Hanadarko
– So Help You God (2010) … Grace Hanadarko (also archive footage)
See all 46 episodes »
 
2005 The Big White
Margaret Barnell
 
2005 Nine Lives
Sonia
 
2004 The Incredibles
Helen Parr (voice) / Elastigirl (voice)
 
2004 Little Black Book
Barb
 
2003 Thirteen
Melanie Freeland
 
2003 Levity
Adele Easley
 
2002 Moonlight Mile
Mona Camp
 
2001 When Billie Beat Bobby (TV movie)
Billie Jean King
 
2001 The American Experience (TV series documentary)
Mary Lincoln / Mary Todd
– Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided Part 6 - Blind with Weeping (2001) … Mary Lincoln (voice)
– Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided Part 5 - This Frightful War (2001) … Mary Lincoln (voice)
– Abraham and Mary Lincoln, A House Divided Part 3 - Shattered (2001) … Mary Lincoln
– Abraham and Mary Lincoln, a House Divided Part 4 - The Dearest of All Things (2001) … Mary Todd
– Abraham and Mary Lincoln, A House Divided Part 2 - We Are Elected (2001) … Mary Lincoln
See all 6 episodes »
 
2000 Harlan County War (TV movie)
Ruby Kincaid
 
2000 O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Penny
 
2000 Timecode
Executive
 
1999 Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
Rebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
 
1999 Jesus' Son
Mira
 
1999 Woman Wanted
Emma Riley
 
1998 Living Out Loud
Judith Moore
 
1998 Notes Alive! My Many Colored Days (video short)
Narrator
 
1997 A Life Less Ordinary
O'Reilly
 
1996 Crash
Helen Remington
 
1995 Home for the Holidays
Claudia Larson
 
1995 Copycat
M.J. Monahan
 
1993 The Firm
Tammy Hemphill
 
1993 The Piano
Ada McGrath
 
1993 The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (TV movie)
Wanda Holloway
 
1992 Crazy in Love (TV movie)
Georgie Symonds
 
1991 Once Around
Renata Bella
 
1989 Always
Dorinda Durston
 
1989 Animal Behavior
Coral Grable
 
1989 Roe vs. Wade (TV movie)
Ellen Russell/Jane Doe
 
1989 Miss Firecracker
Carnelle Scott
 
1987 Broadcast News
Jane Craig
 
1987 End of the Line
Charlotte
 
1987 A Gathering of Old Men (TV movie)
Candy Marshall
 
1987 Raising Arizona
Edwina 'Ed' McDunnough
 
1984 With Intent to Kill (TV movie)
Wynn Nolen
 
1984 Blood Simple.
Helene Trend (voice) (uncredited)
 
1984 Swing Shift
Jeannie
 
1983 An Uncommon Love (TV movie)
Karen
 
1983 Svengali (TV movie)
Leslie
 
1981 The Burning
Sophie
 
Show ShowProducer (3 titles)
Saving Grace (TV series) (executive producer - 32 episodes, 2008-2010) (producer - 13 episodes, 2007-2008) (co-executive producer - 1 episode, 2010)
– I'm Gonna Need a Big Night Light (2010) (executive producer)
– I Need You to Call Earl (2010) (executive producer)
– You Think I'm Gonna Eat My Gun? (2010) (executive producer)
– Loose Men in Tight Jeans (2010) (co-executive producer)
– So Help You God (2010) (executive producer)
See all 46 episodes »
 
2003 Thirteen (executive producer)
 
2001 When Billie Beat Bobby (TV movie) (co-executive producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
2008 Saving Grace (TV series)
– A Little Hometown Love (2008) (performer: "Venus" - uncredited)
 
1991 Once Around (performer: "Fly Me to the Moon")
 
1987 Raising Arizona (performer: "Down In The Willow Garden")
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1993 The Piano (sign language instructor: Flora)
 
1981 Knightriders (production assistant - uncredited)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1993 The Piano (musician: piano solos)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2002 Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen (TV documentary short) (special thanks)
 
2000 Lost Souls (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (68 titles)
2012 Watch What Happens: Live (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Ralph Fiennes and Holly Hunter (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 Portraits in Dramatic Time
Herself
 
2004-2011 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
– All New! Oscar Winners, Plus the Nominees (2011) … Herself
– Episode dated 27 February 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2011 Pixar: 25 Magic Moments (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2011 Second to None (video documentary) (voice)
 
2010 Skavlan (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #4.9 (2010) … Herself - Guest
 
2009-2010 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.259 (2010) … Herself
– Episode #1.86 (2009) … Herself
 
2007-2010 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Excerpt Reader
– Episode #6.157 (2010) … Herself
– Episode #6.9 (2009) … Herself - Excerpt Reader
– Episode #5.173 (2009) … Herself
– Episode #5.114 (2009) … Herself
– Episode #4.290 (2008) … Herself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2008-2010 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 March 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 2 July 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2009 The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series
 
1991-2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 June 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 28 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 January 1991 (1991) … Herself
 
2008 Live from the Red Carpet: The 2008 Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Lead Actress in a Drama Series
 
2008 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Female Actor in a Drama Series & Presenter
 
2008 Speechless (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2004-2007 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 December 2007 (2007) … Herself
– Episode dated 5 August 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
1993-2007 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #15.130 (2007) … Herself
– Episode #12.17 (2004) … Herself
– Episode #7.9 (1999) … Herself
– Episode #2.218 (1993) … Herself
– Episode #2.58 (1993) … Herself
 
2003-2007 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 30 May 2007 (2007) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 November 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2004 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 December 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #7.11 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 On the Set: The Incredibles (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2004 Mondo Thingo (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.5 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 The 76th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
 
2004 The Orange British Academy Film Awards (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2004 On-Air with Ryan Seacrest (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 23 January 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
1998-2003 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 9 September 2003 (2003) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 13 April 2001 (2001) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 4 December 1998 (1998) … Herself - Guest
 
2003 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 September 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 Tribeca Film Festival Presents (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 April 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 The 75th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - recalling her award (pre-recorded)
 
2003 Once Upon a Time in Utah, Sundance (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2003 Rock That Uke (documentary)
Narrator
 
2002 Festival Pass with Chris Gore (TV series documentary)
Herself
 
2002 Backstory (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Broadcast News (2002) … Herself
 
2002 Searching for Debra Winger (documentary)
Herself
 
2002 Eco Challenge New Zealand (TV movie)
Narrator
 
2002 Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen (TV documentary short)
Herself - 'Mona Camp'
 
2001 Festival in Cannes
Herself (uncredited)
 
1998-2001 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 April 2001 (2001) … Herself
– Episode dated 29 October 1998 (1998) … Herself
 
2001 The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter (uncredited)
 
2001 Game for Anything: The Strength of Women in Sports (TV documentary)
Herself - Host
 
2000 Down from the Mountain (documentary)
Herself
 
2000 The Coen Brothers (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1999 Biography (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Nicolas Cage: Wild at Heart (1999) … Herself
 
1999 The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV documentary)
Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
 
1999 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Herself
– The Films of David Cronenberg (1999) … Herself
 
1998 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 October 1998 (1998) … Herself
 
1998 Bravo Profiles: The Entertainment Business (TV mini-series documentary)
Herself
 
1998 The 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Past Winner (uncredited)
 
1998 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself / Narration
– Jessica Lange (1998) … Narration
– Holly Hunter … Herself
 
1997 In the Wild (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Cheetahs with Holly Hunter (1997) … Herself
 
1997 The 69th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: 'Fargo' Film Clip
 
1997 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
 
1997 The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1996 The 3th Annual Women in Hollywood Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1996 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 1 November 1996 (1996) … Herself
 
1996 The 53rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Audience Member
 
1995 The Way West (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
1995 The 67th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Leading Role
 
1995 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.5 (1995) … Herself
 
1994 The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special
 
1994 The 66th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Leading Role & Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
 
1994 The 9th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1994 The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama & Nominee: Best Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
 
1993 The 14th Annual CableACE Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
1989 The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
 
1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2008 The 80th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2008 Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (TV documentary)
Herself (uncredited)
 
2008 Reinventando Hollywood (TV documentary)
Grace Hanadarko
 
2006 Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (documentary)
Herself
 
2006 Ban the Sadist Videos! Part 2 (video documentary)
Herself
 
2006 Corazón de... (TV series)
 
2005 Cinema mil (TV series)
 
2000 Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (TV documentary)
Jane Craig/Ed McDunnough
 

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Played "Pixrose Wilson" in "The Wake of Jamey Foster", a play by Beth Henley, in 1982 at Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Broadway. See more »

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I often get asked to direct and I've never taken anyone up on it. It would be very interesting and I would learn so much. But it's a very confrontational job - I mean, directors are forced to confront themselves, and I don't think there's really a way to prepare for the pressure of directing. And I have seen quite a few good people crash and burn at the job... See more »

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Was director James L. Brooks' first choice to play the female lead in As Good as It Gets, but reportedly demanded too much money upfront and was passed over in favour of Helen Hunt. Hunter had previously collaborated with James L. Brooks on the 1987 film, Broadcast News. See more »

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