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Mini Biography:
Frances McDormand was born in Chicago in 1957, and was adopted by Canadian... moreAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 34 wins & 26 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(137 articles)
Discuss: The Characters We Wish Were Serialized (From Cinematical. 29 October 2009, 3:32 PM, PDT)
In My Opinion: The Top Ten Coen Bros. Films
(From Rope Of Silicon. 30 September 2009, 1:49 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Fran McDormandUS TV Schedule:
| Thur. Nov. 5 | 1:30 AM | USA | City by the Sea | more |
Filmography
Actress:
- Burn After Reading (2008) .... Linda Litzke
... aka Burn After Reading (France) - Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) .... Miss Guinivere Pettigrew
- "The Simpsons" .... Melanie Upfoot (1 episode, 2006)
- Girls Just Want to Have Sums (2006) TV episode (voice) .... Melanie Upfoot - Friends with Money (2006) .... Jane
- Æon Flux (2005) .... Handler
- North Country (2005) .... Glory
- Precinct Hollywood (2005) (TV) .... Narrator
- Last Night (2004/III) .... Marit Such
- Something's Gotta Give (2003) .... Zoe
- City by the Sea (2002) .... Michelle
... aka The Suspect (Philippines: English title) - Laurel Canyon (2002) .... Jane
- Upheaval (2001) .... Anne
- "State of Grace" (2001) TV series .... Adult Hannah / ... (unknown episodes)
- The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) .... Doris Crane
- Almost Famous (2000) .... Elaine Miller
... aka Untitled: Almost Famous the Bootleg Cut (USA: director's cut (DVD title)) - Wonder Boys (2000) .... Dean Sara Gaskell
- Talk of Angels (1998) .... Conlon
- Madeline (1998) .... Miss Clavel
... aka Madeline (France) - Johnny Skidmarks (1998) .... Alice
... aka The Killer Inside (UK: DVD title) - Paradise Road (1997) .... Dr. Verstak
- Hidden in America (1996) (TV) .... Gus
- Lone Star (1996) .... Bunny
- Primal Fear (1996) .... Molly
- Fargo (1996) .... Marge Gunderson
- Plain Pleasures (1996)
- Palookaville (1995) .... June
- Beyond Rangoon (1995) .... Andy Bowman
- Talking with (1995) (TV)
- The Good Old Boys (1995) (TV) .... Eve Calloway
- Bleeding Hearts (1994) .... Woman on TV
... aka Fatal Destiny (USA: alternative title) - Short Cuts (1993) .... Betty Weathers
- Crazy in Love (1992) (TV) .... Clare
- Passed Away (1992) .... Nora Scanlan
- Sôsei kishi Gaiâsu (1992) (V) (voice: English version) .... Pool Girl
... aka Genesis Surviver Gaiarth - The Butcher's Wife (1991) .... Grace
- Barton Fink (1991) (voice) (uncredited) .... Stage Actress
- Miller's Crossing (1990) (uncredited) .... Mayor's Secretary
- Darkman (1990) .... Julie Hastings
- Hidden Agenda (1990) .... Ingrid Jessner
- Chattahoochee (1989) .... Mae Foley
- Mississippi Burning (1988) .... Mrs. Pell
- "Leg Work" .... Willie Pipal (7 episodes, 1987)
- Blind Trust (1987) TV episode .... Willie Pipal
- All This and a Gold Card Too (1987) TV episode .... Willie Pipal
- The Art of Murder (1987) TV episode .... Willie Pipal
- The Best Couple I Know (1987) TV episode .... Willie Pipal
- Things That Go Bump in the Night (1987) TV episode .... Willie Pipal
(2 more) - Raising Arizona (1987) .... Dot
- Vengeance: The Story of Tony Cimo (1986) (TV) .... Brigette
- "The Twilight Zone" .... Amanda Strickland (segment "Need to Know") (1 episode, 1986)
... aka The New Twilight Zone (Australia)
- Need to Know/Red Snow (1986) TV episode .... Amanda Strickland (segment "Need to Know") - "Spenser: For Hire" .... Mary (1 episode, 1986)
- A Day's Wages (1986) TV episode .... Mary - Crimewave (1985) .... Nun
- "Hill Street Blues" .... Connie Chapman (6 episodes, 1985)
- Queen for a Day (1985) TV episode .... Connie Chapman
- G.Q. (1985) TV episode .... Connie Chapman
- The Life and Time of Dominic Florio Jr. (1985) TV episode .... Connie Chapman
- Passage to Libya (1985) TV episode .... Connie Chapman
- Washington Deceased (1985) TV episode .... Connie Chapman
(1 more) - Scandal Sheet (1985) (TV)
... aka The Devil's Bed (USA: bootleg title) - "Hunter" .... Nina Sloan (1 episode, 1985)
- The Garbage Man (1985) TV episode (as Fran McDormand) .... Nina Sloan - Blood Simple. (1984) .... Abby
Thanks:
- Silenci (2007) (dedicated with love to)
... aka Silence (International: English title)
... aka Silencio (Spain: Castilian title) - The Grey Zone (2001) (special thanks)
Self:
- "Entertainment Tonight" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
- Episode dated 15 August 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself - The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV) (uncredited) (also archive footage) .... Herself - Audience Member
- "America's Top Sleuths" (2006) TV mini-series .... Marge Gunderson
- The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- The Making of 'Friends with Money' (2006) (V)
- "HBO First Look" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
- North Country (2005) TV episode .... Herself - "Wa(h)re Liebe" .... Herself (1 episode, 2004)
- Episode dated 4 March 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Herself - The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself
- Minnesota Nice (2003) (V) .... Herself
- Searching for Debra Winger (2002) .... Herself
- Making 'The Man Who Wasn't There' (2002) (V) .... Herself
- "Lo + plus" .... Herself (1 episode, 2002)
- Episode dated 11 April 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Herself - "The Charlie Rose Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2001)
... aka Charlie Rose (USA: new title)
- Episode dated 19 November 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Herself - "The American Experience" (1 episode, 2001)
- Scottsboro: An American Tragedy (2001) TV episode (voice) - The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (2000) (TV) .... Herself
- Wonder Boys: A Look Between the Pages (2000) (V) .... Herself
- Scottsboro: An American Tragedy (2000) (voice) .... Voices
- The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Leading Role/Past Winner
- The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) .... Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country (1993) .... Herself
... aka Luck, Trust and Ketchup (USA: short title) - The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989) (TV) .... Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Archive Footage:
- Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (2008) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself
-
"Corazón de..."
- Episode dated 13 September 2005 (2005) TV episode (uncredited) .... Glory
- Episode dated 23 January 2006 (????) TV episode .... Herself -
"Cinema mil"
- Episode #1.1 (2005) TV episode .... Herself - ... A Father... A Son... Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2005) (TV) .... Dean Sara Gaskell
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Other Works:
(February 2002): Plays Oenone in "To You, the Birdie!" play by Paul Schmidt, adapted from Racine's "Phedre" (St. Ann's Warehouse, New York City, New York, USA). morePublicity Listings:
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