Catherine Keener

Acting

Born March 26, 1959 · Miami, Florida, USA

Also known as Catherine Ann Keener

Biography

Catherine Ann Keener (born March 26, 1959) is an American actress. Considered one of the independent film industry's most reliable performers, Keener is known for portraying disgruntled and melancholic yet sympathetic women in independent films, as well as supporting roles in studio films. She has been twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Being John Malkovich (1999) and for her portrayal of author Harper Lee in Capote (2005). Keener also appeared in the films The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Into the Wild (2007), Synecdoche, New York (2008), and Get Out (2017), which were all well received by critics. Keener is the muse of director Nicole Holofcener, having appeared in each of Holofcener's first five films. She also appeared in each of director Tom DiCillo's first four films, and three films directed by Spike Jonze. From 2018 to 2020, she starred in the Showtime dramedy series Kidding.

Awards & recognition

Chlotrudis Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2006
Boston Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005
Toronto Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005

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Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005
Satellite Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 2010 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2008 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2008 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role · 2008 · nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2007 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2006 · nominated
BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2006 · nominated
Chlotrudis Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2006 · nominated
Online Film Critics Society Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2006 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2006 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role · 2006 · nominated
Boston Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
Chicago Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
Toronto Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2005 · nominated
Independent Spirit Award — Best Female Lead · 2003 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 2003 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2000 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role · 2000 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2000 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 1999 · nominated
Independent Spirit Award — Best Female Lead · 1997 · nominated
Independent Spirit Award — Best Female Lead · 1993 · nominated