Holly-Hunter

Holly Hunter (born Holly Hunter) is a famous American actor and producer. She is gaining recognition for her outstanding performance in movies such as Broadcast News The Firm The Piano The Piano, as well as The Incredibles. Her movie Piano earned her an Oscar. She began her career as an actor on Broadway as well as Off Broadway. She is a lover of acting from the time she started high school. The first time she appeared in a play in fifth grade was in Helen Keller. She was born deaf in the one ear after suffering from the mumps virus, however she did not allow this handicap to hinder her determination to become an actress. While in college, she took classes in theatre as well as later moving from Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania, to New York City in pursuit of her goal. Hunter was stuck in an elevator with playwright Beth Henley when she met her. They worked together to write Broadway Crimes of the Heart that marked the debut of Hunter on Broadway. When she moved into Los Angeles she tried to find film roles, and was able to secure the role of a co-star on Swing Shift. Since then she has appeared in a variety of television series and movies throughout a span of over three decades. Holly Hunter received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was also awarded her the Women in Film Lucy Award.