American actress
Born: August 14, 1959
Marcia Gay Harden is an accomplished American actress born on August 14, 1959, in La Jolla, California. With a career spanning film, television, and stage, she has garnered widespread recognition and accolades for her versatile performances.
Harden’s breakthrough came in 1990 with her Tony Award-winning role in the Broadway play “Angels in America.” Her film career took off with critically acclaimed roles in movies like “Miller’s Crossing” (1990) and “The First Wives Club” (1996). However, it was her portrayal of Lee Krasner in the film “Pollock” (2000) that earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She continued to exhibit her exceptional acting prowess in various genres, from drama to comedy, and appeared in films like “Mystic River” (2003), “The Mist” (2007), and “Whip It” (2009). Additionally, she became a familiar face on television, starring in series such as “The Newsroom” and “Code Black.”
Harden’s ability to immerse herself in diverse characters is a testament to her dedication to her craft. Her career achievements reflect her status as a respected and accomplished figure in the entertainment industry. Beyond her acting career, she is also an advocate for various social and environmental causes.
Marcia Gay Harden’s 5 most popular quotes
- If you are not in the red playroom of pain and pleasure, … shooting the movie is much like doing any other movie.
- Having a dad in the service was helpful. I was forever meeting new kids, going to new schools, moving to new neighborhoods. I was encouraged when I attended the American School in Germany.
- In the theater, it’s about taking time in a musical segment, a pause in a musical way and then moving on.
- I’m just a pack mule. I’ve played leads and I’ve played character roles. Any actress in Hollywood will tell you as your age climbs, the leads thin.
- All those days of waiting on tables until I could get a role on Broadway, all that time going to school taking lessons, and all those years of being a nobody following a dream-and now here it is.
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