natalie portman
Born: June 9, 1981
Spouse: None
Children: None
Natalie Portman is a Israeli-American actress who is most famous for her Oscar winning role in Black Swan. She was discovered at the age of 11 by a talent agent and originally pushed for a modeling career before being convinced to pursue acting. She made her film debut in the movie Leon, which lead her to win roles in the Star Wars prequels and the critically acclaimed Closer, earning her her first Oscar nomination. In 2010, she received a Best Actress Oscar for her role in the psychological thriller Black Swan.
Filmography:
2014 In the Garden of Beasts (rumored) (pre-production)
2014 Jane Got a Gun (filming)
Jane Hammond
2013 Thor: The Dark World (post-production)
Jane Foster
2013 Untitled Terrence Malick Project (post-production)
2013 Knight of Cups (post-production)
2011 Thor
Jane Foster
2011 Your Highness
Isabel
2011/I No Strings Attached
Emma
2010 Black Swan
Nina Sayers / The Swan Queen
2010 Hesher
Nicole
2009/I Brothers
Grace Cahill
2009 The Other Woman
Emilia Greenleaf
2009 New York, I Love You
Rifka (segment "Mira Nair)
2008 The Other Boleyn Girl
Anne Boleyn
2007 Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Molly Mahoney, the Composer
2007 The Darjeeling Limited
Jack's Ex-Girlfriend
2007 My Blueberry Nights
Leslie
2006 Goya's Ghosts
Inés / Alicia
2006 Paris, je t'aime
Francine (segment "Faubourg Saint-Denis")
2005 V for Vendetta
Evey
2005 Free Zone
Rebecca
2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Padmé
2005 Domino One
Dominique Bellamy
2004/I Closer
Alice
2004 True (short)
Francine
2004 Garden State
Sam
2003 Cold Mountain
Sara
2002 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Padmé
2000 Where the Heart Is
Novalee Nation
1999 Anywhere But Here
Ann August
1999 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Queen Amidala / Padmé
1996 Mars Attacks!
Taffy Dale
1996 Everyone Says I Love You
Laura
1996 Beautiful Girls
Marty
1995 Heat
Lauren Gustafson
1994 Léon: The Professional
Mathilda
Awards:
Academy Award (Oscar): Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Black Swan
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films Saturn Award: Best Actress for Black Swan and V for Vendetta
Austin Film Critics Association Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
BAFTA/LA Britannia Award: Best Leading Actress for Black Swan
Boston Society of Film Critics Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
Central Ohio Film Critics Association: Best Actress for Black Swan
Chicago Film Critics Association Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
Fangoria Chainsaw Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
Florida Film Critics Circle Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
Golden Globe Award: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Black Swan and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picutre for Closer
Gotham Award: Tribute Award
Independent Spirit Award: Best Female Lead for Black Swan
Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Sierra Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
National Board of Review Award: Best Acting by an Ensemble for Closer
Online Film Critics Society Award: Best Actress for Black Swan
Palm Springs International Film Festival Award: Desert Palm Achievement Award for Black Swan
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award: Best Actress in a Leading Role for Black Swan
Rembrandt Award: Best International Actress for Black Swan
SFX Award: Best Actress for V for Vendetta