Frances McDormand
Acting
Frances Louise McDormand (born Cynthia Ann Smith; June 23, 1957) is an American film, stage and television actress. McDormand began her career on stage and made her screen debut in the 1984 film Blood Simple, having since appeared in several theatrical and television roles. McDormand has been recognized for her performances in 'Mississippi Burning' (1988), 'Short Cuts' (1993), 'Fargo' (1996), 'Wonder Boys' (2000), 'Almost Famous' (2000), 'North Country' (2005), 'Moonrise Kingdom' (2012), 'Hail, Caesar!' (2016), 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' (2017), 'Nomadland' (2020) and 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' (2021).
Throughout her career, she has been nominated for eight Golden Globes, five Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Emmy Awards. She is one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting", winning an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. She won her first Academy Award for Best Actress in 1997 for her role as Marge Gunderson in 'Fargo'. She also won Best Supporting Actress from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the Florida Film Critics Circle, and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association for her performance in 'Wonder Boys' (2000). McDormand returned to the stage in the David Lindsay-Abaire play Good People on Broadway from February 8, 2011 to April 24, 2011. In 2017, McDormand starred in 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' which earned her a second Academy Award for Best Actress.
McDormand has been married to filmmaker Joel Coen since 1984, they reside in New York City along with their adopted son Pedro.
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Filmography of
Frances McDormand
Pam (voice)
... 2024
Scarface Janz
... 2022
... 2022
Lady Macbeth
... 2021
Lucinda Krementz
... 2021
Fern
... 2021
Jocosta
... 2020
... 2018
Interpreter Nelson (voice)
... 2018
Mildred Hayes
... 2017
Self (voice)
... 2017
C. C. Calhoun
... 2016
Momma (voice)
... 2015
Self / Mrs. Bishop
... 2015
... 2015
Sue Thomason
... 2012
Captain Chantel DuBois (voice)
... 2012
Mrs. Bishop
... 2012
... 2011
Mearing
... 2011
Narrator (voice)
... 2009
Linda Litzke
... 2008
Guinevere Pettigrew
... 2008
Jane
... 2006
Handler
... 2005
Glory
... 2005
... 2003
... 2003
Self
... 2003
Jane
... 2003
Michelle
... 2002
... 2002
Anne
... 2002
Doris Crane
... 2001
The Adult Fannie (voice)
... 2000
Elaine Miller
... 2000
Sara Gaskell
... 2000
Conlon
... 1998
Miss Clavel
... 1998
Alice
... 1998
Dr. Verstak
... 1997
... 1996
Bunny
... 1996
Marge Gunderson
... 1996
Molly
... 1996
Woman on T.V.
... 1995
June
... 1995
Andy Bowman
... 1995
... 1995
Eve Calloway
... 1995
Narrator
... 1995
Betty Weathers
... 1993
... 1993
Clare
... 1992
Nora Scanlan
... 1992
Grace
... 1991
Stage Actress (voice) (uncredited)
... 1991
Ingrid Jessner
... 1990
Mayor's Secretary (uncredited)
... 1990
Julie Hastings
... 1990
... 1990
Mae Foley
... 1990
Mrs. Pell
... 1988
Dot
... 1987
Brigette
... 1986
Nun
... 1985
... 1985
Abby
... 1984