Frances Louise McDormand is an American actress and producer. In a career spanning over four decades, she has gained acclaim for her roles in small-budget independent films. McDormand has received numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and one Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting". Additionally, she has received three BAFTAs and two Golden Globe Awards. McDormand's worldwide box office gross exceeds $2.2 billion.
McDormand in 2015
McDormand has frequently collaborated with the Coen brothers, including Fargo, for which she won her first Academy Award for Best Actress
McDormand on the set of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day in 2007
McDormand in 2022
The Triple Crown of Acting is a term used in the American entertainment industry to describe actors who have won a competitive Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award in the acting categories, the highest awards recognized in American film, television, and theater, respectively. The term is related to other competitive areas, such as the Triple Crown of horse racing.
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Image: Ingrid Bergman, Gaslight 1944
Image: Shirley Booth 1950