Scene from Nomadland (2020)

Alternate Names: Fran McDormand, Cynthia Ann Smith, Frances Louise McDormand, فرانسیس مک دورمند, 프란시스 맥도맨드

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Blood Simple (1984) as Abby

Most Important Roles:

• Fargo (1996) as Marge Gunderson
• Raising Arizona (1987) as Dot
• Primal Fear (1996) as Molly
• Short Cuts (1993) as Betty Weathers
• Mississippi Burning (1988) as Mrs. Pell
• Almost Famous (2000) as Elaine Miller
• Beyond Rangoon (1995) as Andy Bowman
• The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) as Doris Crane
• The Butcher's Wife (1991) as Grace
• Wonder Boys (2000) as Sara Gaskell

Career Highlights:

• Fargo (1996)
• Raising Arizona (1987)
• Primal Fear (1996)
• Short Cuts (1993)
• Mississippi Burning (1988)
• Almost Famous (2000)
• Beyond Rangoon (1995)
• The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
• The Butcher's Wife (1991)
• Wonder Boys (2000)

Awards:

• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1997)
• Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (2011)
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (2018)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (2018)
• Independent Spirit Awards (1997)
• Screen Actors Guild Award (1997)
• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (2018)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (1993)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2015)
• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (2021)
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play

Frances Louise McDormand, born Cynthia Ann Smith on June 23, 1957, is an American actress renowned for her roles in film, stage, and television. She began her career on stage before making her screen debut in 'Blood Simple' (1984). McDormand has delivered notable performances in films like 'Mississippi Burning' (1988), 'Short Cuts' (1993), 'Fargo' (1996), and 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' (2017). She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including two Academy Awards for Best Actress ('Fargo', 'Three Billboards'). Married to filmmaker Joel Coen since 1984, they have an adopted son Pedro.