Brenda Fricker: Biography, Facts and Career
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Brenda Fricker (born 17 February 1945) is an Irish actress, whose career has spanned six decades on stage and screen. She has appeared in more than 30 films and television roles. In 1990, she became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award, earning the award for Best Supporting Actress for the biopic My Left Foot (1989). She also appeared in films such as The Field (1990), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993), Angels in the Outfield (1994), A Time to Kill (1996), Veronica Guerin (2003), Inside I'm Dancing (2004) and Albert Nobbs (2011). In 2008, Fricker was honoured with the inaugural Maureen O'Hara Award at the Kerry Film Festival. In 2020, The Irish Times ranked her 26th on its list of the greatest Irish film actors of all time.
Quick facts about Brenda Fricker
- Full name: Brenda Fricker
- Born: 1945-02-17
- Nationality: Ireland
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q230214
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Who is Brenda Fricker?
Brenda Fricker (born 17 February 1945) is an Irish actress, whose career has spanned six decades on stage and screen.
What nationality is Brenda Fricker?
Brenda Fricker is Ireland.
When was Brenda Fricker born?
Brenda Fricker was born on 1945-02-17.
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