Jennifer Connelly

Acting

Born December 12, 1970 · Cairo, New York, USA

Also known as Jennifer Lynn Connelly · Jennifer L. Connelly

Biography

Jennifer Lynn Connelly is an American actress. She began her career as a child model before making her acting debut in the 1984 crime film Once Upon a Time in America. After a few more years of modeling, she began to concentrate on acting, starring in a variety of films including the horror film Phenomena (1985), the musical fantasy film Labyrinth (1986), the romantic thriller The Hot Spot (1990), the romantic comedy Career Opportunities (1991), and the period superhero film The Rocketeer (1991). She received praise for her performance in the science fiction film Dark City (1998) and playing a drug addict in Darren Aronofsky's drama film Requiem for a Dream (2000).

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Awards & recognition

Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2002
BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2002
Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 2002
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2001
Satellite Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture · 2004 · nominated

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Saturn Award — Best Actress · 2004 · nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Actress · 2003 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2002 · nominated
BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2002 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role · 2002 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2002 · nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2001 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 2001 · nominated
Independent Spirit Award — Best Supporting Female · 2001 · nominated