ACTING . Acting . 67 years . Conyers, Georgia, USA

Holly Hunter_

OSCAR WINNER Conyers, Georgia, USA

"Born "

Born Conyers, Georgia, USA
Birthday
67
Age
29
Credits
Actor
Known For
6.9
Popularity
42 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television producer, Television actor, Film producer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Conyers, Georgia, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Atheism
Languages
English
Spouse
Janusz Kamiński (1995-2001)
Children
2 children
Residences
New York
Education
Carnegie Mellon University, Rockdale County High School
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Popularity
Tier A -- 387,503 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (March 20) with Spike Lee
Spike Lee →
Career
Career spanning 42 years (1984-2026)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Year context
Born in 1958 -- NASA established; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1958 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dog

DROPTHE GOOD_

18
Notable
out of 100
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Human Impact
2
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
74
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AWARDS (33)

B
Lucy Award
2009
WON
B
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
2004
WON
B
International Cinephile Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
2004
WON
G
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
1994
WON

Biography

Holly Patricia Hunter (born March 20, 1958) is an American actress. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2008, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For her performance as Ada McGrath in the 1993 drama film The Piano, Hunter won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She earned three additional Academy Award nominations for Broadcast News (1987), The Firm (1993) and Thirteen (2003). For her roles in the television films Roe vs. Wade (1989), and The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993), she won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. She also starred in the TNT drama series Saving Grace (2007–2010). Hunter's other film roles include Raising Arizona (1987), Always (1989), Home for the Holidays (1995), Crash (1996), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Incredibles (2004), its sequel Incredibles 2 (2018), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and The Big Sick (2017), the latter of which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Holly Hunter?
Holly Hunter is 67 years old, born on .
Where was Holly Hunter born?
Holly Hunter was born in Conyers, Georgia, USA.
What movies or shows has Holly Hunter been in?
Holly Hunter has 29 credits in our database. Notable titles include Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026), The Electric State (2025), The Comey Rule (2020), Incredibles 2 (2018), Here and Now (2018).
What is Holly Hunter known for?
Holly Hunter is primarily known as an actor. Holly Patricia Hunter (born March 20, 1958) is an American actress. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award and…
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