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DOB: March 20, 1958

Background: Hunter was born in Conyers, Georgia. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in drama. She eventually moved to New York City, where she roomed with fellow actress Frances McDormand.

Filmography: The actress made her film debut in "The Burning" (1981). She has also appeared in "Raising Arizona" (1987), "Broadcast News" (1987), "The Piano" (1993), "The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom" (1993), "The Firm" (1993), "Copycat" (1995), "Living Out Loud" (1998), "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (2000), "Thirteen" (2003), and in the lead role of the TV series "Saving Grace" (2007-2010). In 2012, she appears in "Won't Back Down."

Academy Awards: Win - Best Actress ("The Piano," 1993)

Best Actress Nomination
"Broadcast News" (1987); lost to Cher ("Moonstruck")

Best Supporting Actress Nominations
"Thirteen" (2003); lost to Renee Zellweger ("Cold Mountain")
"The Firm" (1993); lost to Anna Paquin ("The Piano")

Emmy Awards: Wins - Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress ("The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom," 1993); Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress ("Roe vs. Wade," 1989)

Best Drama Actress Nomination
"Saving Grace" (2009); lost to Glenn Close ("Damages")
"Saving Grace" (2008); lost to Glenn Close ("Damages")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress Nominations
"When Billie Beat Bobby" (2001); lost to Judy Davis ("Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows")
"Harlan County War" (2000); lost to Halle Berry ("Introducing Dorothy Dandridge")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actress Nomination
"Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her" (2001); lost to Tammy Blanchard ("Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows")

Golden Globes: Win - Best Film Drama Actress ("The Piano," 1994)

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actress Nomination
"Broadcast News" (1988); lost to Cher ("Moonstruck")

Best Film Supporting Actress Nomination
"Thirteen" (2004); lost to Renee Zellweger ("Cold Mountain")

Best TV Drama Actress Nomination
"Saving Grace" (2008); lost to Glenn Close ("Damages")

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress Nominations
"Harlan County War" (2001); lost to Judi Dench ("Last of the Blonde Bombshells")
"The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom" (1994); lost to Bette Midler ("Gypsy")
"Roe vs. Wade" (1990); lost to Christine Lahti ("No Place Like Home")

SAG Awards:

Best Film Supporting Actress Nomination
"Thirteen" (2004); lost to Renee Zellweger ("Cold Mountain")

Best TV Drama Actress Nominations
"Saving Grace" (2010); lost to Julianna Margulies ("The Good Wife")
"Saving Grace" (2009); lost to Sally Field ("Brothers and Sisters")
"Saving Grace" (2008); lost to Edie Falco ("The Sopranos")