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Hollywood Actresses Who Never Won A Oscar

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1. Amy Adams

Amy Lou Adams was born on August 20, 1974 in Vincenza, Italy. She is known for her acting as well as singing. Amy was born in Italy due to her father being a U.S Army trooper stationed in Caserma Ederle. Adams was moved back to the states when she was 8 years old and lived in Colorado. During her high school years Amy sang in the school choir and also trained at a local dance studio. Amy Adams never did go to college. Instead, at the age of 18 she pursued acting in Community Theater instead. Amy Adams was first noticed for her dancing ability when a dinner theater director spotted her dancing at a local Colorado theater. Amy was soon cast in her first role in the film Drop Dead Gorgeous. &n...

Date of Birth: 20-08-1974

Age: 50

Star Sign: Leo

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Supporting Actress, Movie Actress

Amy Adams Biography

Date of Birth: 20-08-1974

Age: 50

Star Sign: Leo

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Supporting Actress, Movie Actress

2. Julianne Moore

She demonstrated wide range of ability to portray and make remarkable character using an ample amount of emotion. She’s known for the name Julianne Moore, a gifted and charismatic actress. Born as Julie Anne Smith on December 3rd 1960 in North Carolina, United States. She first builds her acting career in 1985 to 1988 television soap operas. She landed roles from 1990 to 1993 but she was spotted with great acting ability in the movie “The Fugitive.” She played the character of Dr. Anne Eastman when Dr. Kimble (Harrison Ford) sneak out in the Cook County Hospital, concealed himself as a Janitor, checked the vital signs of kid patient and provided the proper treatment that saved the kids life. In that part Dr. Anne tried to chase him...

Date of Birth: 03-12-1960

Age: 64

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Artists

Julianne Moore Biography

Date of Birth: 03-12-1960

Age: 64

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Artists

3. Annette Bening

One of the most remarkable actresses that hit silver screen. The distinguished actress that could possibly go beyond her usual genre. Born as Annette Carol Bening on May 29, 1958 in Kansas, United States. She made her way to Hollywood by appearing first in TV episodes including “Miami Vice” and “Wiseguy.” She made her first movie in 1988 entitled “Valmont”followed in 1990 for the movie “The Grifters”, “Guilty by Suspicion”, and as Sarah Turner for the movie “Regarding Henry” alongside Harrison Ford, a story of a lawyer that survives shootout but doesn’t remember anything. These were followed by “Richard III” played the role Queen Elizabeth alongside Ian McKellen and Robert Downey Jr. She made a great impact in the movie “The American Pre...

Date of Birth: 29-05-1958

Age: 66

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Actor

Annette Bening Biography

Date of Birth: 29-05-1958

Age: 66

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Actor

4. Glenn Close

Her aristocracy in Hollywood made her a heavy weight and giant in entertainment industry. Raised by socialite parents and grandparents and connections in medical fields contributed to her fame. One of the well-known actresses of your time. Born as Glenn Close on March 19th 1947 is a unified talent from Connecticut – United States. Known for her conservative roles in “Air Force One” as Vice Pres. Kathryn Benett and an Academy Award Queen. Glenn first appeared in the 1982 movie “The World According to Garp” that gave her right away her first nomination as Best Supporting Actress at her debut film. She made a follow up performance in her well-received 1983 movie “The Big Chill.” She became more famous for the 1987 movie “Fatal A...

Date of Birth: 19-03-1947

Age: 78

Star Sign: Pisces

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Supporting Actress, Actor

Glenn Close Biography

Date of Birth: 19-03-1947

Age: 78

Star Sign: Pisces

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Supporting Actress, Actor

5. Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter CBE is one of the prominent actresses imported from Britain. She’s one of the few actors and actresses to have BAFTA Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and prestigious Critics Choice award. Queen Elizabeth gave her title “Dame” along with other actors and actresses like Dame Julie Andrews, Dame Maggie Smith, Sir Elton John, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Michael Gambon for their outstanding contributions to their professions. From television, to stage and theatre, and to Hollywood. Dame Helena was raised by her very influential family. She was born on May 26, 1966 from Golders Green, London. Her great-grandmother is Baroness Violet Asquit. She is also the first-cousin of Jane Bonham Car...

Date of Birth: 26-05-1966

Age: 58

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

Helena Bonham Carter Biography

Date of Birth: 26-05-1966

Age: 58

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

6. Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan is an Irish- American actress. She was born as Saoirse Una Ronan to Paul Ronan and Monica Ronan. Paul, his father is also an actor. His mother too was a child artist. She was born in The Bronx, New York City in the United States. When Saoirse was three years old her family moved back to County Carlow in Ireland. They shifted again to Howth, County Dublin when she was a teenager. Saoirse started her career on screen with the prime time medical drama of 2003 'The Clinic' on RTE- Irish public service broadcaster. She played a supporting role in this series. She then appeared in the mini TV series 'Proof'. The Proof was a Danish- Irish production of 2004. She also auditioned the role of Luna Lovegood in ...

Date of Birth: 12-04-1994

Age: 30

Star Sign: Aries

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

Saoirse Ronan Biography

Date of Birth: 12-04-1994

Age: 30

Star Sign: Aries

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

7. Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan is a young English actress. She is known in the industry for her roles in movies, television, and theater. She was born in London. She has one elder brother Owain. She completed her schooling at Woldingham School in Surrey and Challoners Girls School in Amersham. Carey is married to Marcus Mumford and the couple was recently blessed with a baby girl. She is also the ambassador for the Alzheimer’s society. Carey was always keen on doing theater since her school days. She was the head of college’s drama society. She was an active member of the acting club too. It was evident that to be an actress was her only aspiration. The budding artist first got a chance to act at the age of 19 in a s...

Date of Birth: 28-05-1985

Age: 39

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

Carey Mulligan Biography

Date of Birth: 28-05-1985

Age: 39

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

8. Judy Garland

An American singer, actress, and vaudevillian, Judy Garland (Frances Ethel Gumm), was born in Grand Rapids, Minnesotaon June 10, 1922. She was acclaimed for her deep vocals. She started performing with her elder sisters, Suzanne Gumm and Jimmie Gumm in Vaudeville. Her parents were settled in Grand Rapids, where they ran a movie theatre. Judy was of Scottish, English, and Irish origin. She was named after her parents at a local priestly church.She did her schooling from Hollywood High School and later got graduated from University High School. Her first appearance was on the stage of her father’s movie theatrewhen she was just two-and-half years old during a Christmas show where she sang a chorus of Jingle Bells. The Gumm Sisters ma...

Date of Birth: 10-06-1922

Date of Death: 22-06-1969

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Singer

Judy Garland Biography

Date of Birth: 10-06-1922

Date of Death: 22-06-1969

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Singer

9. Laura Linney

Laura Linney is an American actress born and brought up in Manhattan. Her mother was a nurse, and father Romulus Zachariah Linney IV is known to be an acclaimed playwright and professor. She even has nexus with Romulus Zachariah Linney; he is her great-great-grandfather. She did not spend her life lavishly. Instead, she lived with her mother and her half-sister named Susan, from her father, in a one bedroom apartment. She is an alumnus of Northfield Mount Hermon School of 1982 and reportedly is the chairperson of Arts Advisory Council in the same institution. She later attended Northwestern University and Brown University. She pursued acting at Brown University with popular names such as John Emigh. She manag...

Date of Birth: 05-02-1964

Age: 61

Star Sign: Aquarius

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Singer

Laura Linney Biography

Date of Birth: 05-02-1964

Age: 61

Star Sign: Aquarius

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress, Singer

10. Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt, also known as Emily Olivia Leah Blunt is a British actress, born on 23rd February 1983, in West London. She was born to Joanna Mackie, a former actress and teacher and Oliver Simon Peter Blunt, a banister. She received her primary education at Ibstock Place School, Roehampton. Blunt was initially struggling with stammering (a speech disorder). She underwent several therapies that ended in vain. Finally, Blunt’s teacher asked her to play the role of a character but with a different voice. It worked well, and her stammering disappeared. She had two years of drama studies at Hurtwood’s theater course. In 2000, she was nominated to perform at the Edinburgh Festival. In November 2001, she made...

Date of Birth: 23-02-1983

Age: 42

Star Sign: Pisces

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

Emily Blunt Biography

Date of Birth: 23-02-1983

Age: 42

Star Sign: Pisces

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

11. Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett is a film director and African American actress. She was born on 16th August 1958 in New York, US. Her parents are Betty Jane and Daniel Benjamin Bassett. She has a younger sister, Danette. After their parents had got divorced, the sisters were raised by civil servant mother in Florida. She attended Azalea Middle School, Boca Ciega High School. In 1980, she did her graduation in BA from Yale University. She also received a degree in Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama in 1983. She was alone from Bassett’s family to go to college and senior college. After completing her studied she worked at a beauty salon as a receptionist and also worked as a photo researcher. She also joined t...

Date of Birth: 16-08-1958

Age: 66

Star Sign: Leo

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

Angela Bassett Biography

Date of Birth: 16-08-1958

Age: 66

Star Sign: Leo

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Movie Actress

12. Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver, Hollywood Film, and Television Actress is the daughter of former NBC president. Her initial name was Alexandra Susan but at the age of fourteen years after watching the movie, The Great Gatsby, she found this name ‘Sigourney Weaver’ and made this her name. Appeared in various films and serials, Sigourney made her name from the movie ‘Alien’ which is considered as her trademark movie. All her name and fame she had received started from this movie only. Personal Life: Born in 1949 to an English family, Sigourney is the daughter of Elizabeth Inglis and Sylvester Weaver. Her mother is an actress, and her father is former NBC President. Weaver was born in a family of enter...

Date of Birth: 08-10-1949

Age: 75

Star Sign: Libra

Gender: Female

Language: English

Skills: Producer

Sigourney Weaver Biography

Date of Birth: 08-10-1949

Age: 75

Star Sign: Libra

Gender: Female

Language: English