Born in New York City, she began her acting career in the early 1980s with roles in television and film. Gaining recognition for her work on the TV series "Homicide: Life on the Street," she transitioned to film with critically acclaimed performances in “21 Grams” and “Frozen River,” earning an Academy Award nomination for the latter. Her role in “The Fighter” won her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Known for her intense and versatile portrayals, she continues to work in both film and television.
FROZEN RIVER
Frozen River is a gripping drama that follows the story of two women from different backgrounds who form an unlikely partnership to smuggle illegal...
THE FIGHTER
The Fighter is a biographical sports drama film that tells the story of professional boxer Micky Ward and his older half-brother Dicky Eklund. Set in...
CONVICTION
Conviction is a drama film based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters, a woman who puts herself through law school in order to represent her...
RED STATE
Red State is a 2011 American independent horror film that follows a group of teens who encounter a fundamentalist Christian cult in the heartland of...