Scene from Piano (1993)

Alternate Names: Holly Patricia Hunter, هالی هانتر, 홀리 헌터

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Burning (1981) as Sophie

Most Important Roles: N/A

Career Highlights:

• O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
• Crash (1996)
• Raising Arizona (1987)
• The Piano (1993)
• Copycat (1995)
• Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her (2000)
• Thirteen (2003)
• Always (1989)
• Moonlight Mile (2002)
• The Burning (1981)

Awards:

• Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (1987)
• New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress (1987)
• National Board of Review Award for Best Actress (1987)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (1989)
• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1994)
• National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress (1993)
• National Board of Review Award for Best Actress (1993)
• New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress (1993)
• London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year (1993)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (1993)
• AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1993)
• Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (1993)
• Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress (1993)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (1993)
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1994)

Holly Patricia Hunter, born March 20, 1958, is an American actress known for her versatile roles across film and television. Born in Conyers, Georgia, USA, Hunter has won numerous accolades including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Ada McGrath in the 1993 drama 'The Piano'. Other notable works include 'Broadcast News' (1987), 'Raising Arizona' (1987), and 'Crash' (1996). She has also been recognized with two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performances in 'Roe vs. Wade' (1989) and 'The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom' (1993).