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Bryce HowardActress
Date of Birth: 02.03.1981
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Childhood and Family
- Early Career
- Education and Theatrical Work
- Film Breakthrough
- Transition to Leading Roles
- Further Film Career
- Twilight Saga and Acclaim
- Oscar Nomination and Further Film Success
- Jurassic World and Recent Projects
- Marriage and Personal Life
Childhood and Family
Born Bryce Dallas Howard on March 2, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, she is the daughter of actor and director Ron Howard and writer Cheryl Howard Crew. Bryce has two younger twin sisters, Jocelyn and Paige, and a younger brother, Reed. Her family made an effort to keep their children away from the entertainment industry, discouraging television and encouraging outdoor activities and the pursuit of passions.
Early Career
Despite her family's efforts, Bryce began acting in her father's films at the age of seven. She mentioned that family friend Tom Cruise babysat her, her twins, and Reed occasionally. Bryce grew up in Westchester County, New York, and on a farm in Greenwich, Connecticut. She attended Stagedoor Manor, a theater camp with actress Natalie Portman.
Education and Theatrical Work
Bryce graduated high school and enrolled at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She studied for three years, also attending other institutions, including the Stella Adler Conservatory. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003.
Film Breakthrough
After performing with the New York-based experimental theater troupe Theater Mitu, Bryce caught the eye of filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. He cast her in his 2004 thriller, "The Village," as the blind Ivy Walker, who is romantically linked with Joaquin Phoenix's character. The film was a commercial success and earned Bryce several award nominations for Breakthrough Performance.
Transition to Leading Roles
Following her breakthrough, Bryce replaced Nicole Kidman in Lars Von Trier's "Manderlay," a sequel to "Dogville." She then returned to Shyamalan for the lead role in the fantasy "Lady in the Water" as a mysterious sea nymph. While the film was not a critical or commercial success, Bryce's performance in the 2006 Kenneth Branagh adaptation of "As You Like It" earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Further Film Career
In addition to her acting roles, Bryce wrote and directed the 2006 short film "Orchids." She starred in the blockbuster "Spider-Man 3" as Gwen Stacy, performing her own stunts while several months pregnant. She replaced Claire Danes in "Terminator Salvation" and played the lead role in the 2009 drama "The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond."
Twilight Saga and Acclaim
Bryce joined the "Twilight" franchise as the vengeful vampire Victoria in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." Her performance was praised by critics, and the film grossed over $700 million worldwide. She went on to star in Clint Eastwood's "Hereafter" and the acclaimed drama "The Help."
Oscar Nomination and Further Film Success
Bryce's portrayal of the villainous socialite Hilly Holbrook in "The Help" earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She produced and appeared in Gus Van Sant's "Restless" and the comedy-drama "50/50."
Jurassic World and Recent Projects
Bryce co-starred with Chris Pratt in the box office smash "Jurassic World" in 2015. She reprised her role in "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom." Bryce also starred in "Pete's Dragon" and "Gold" in subsequent years.
Marriage and Personal Life
Bryce married actor Seth Gabel on June 17, 2006. Seven days after their wedding, she discovered she was pregnant with their son, Theodore. Their daughter, Beatrice, was born in 2012. Bryce successfully overcame an 18-month postpartum depression with the help of medication.
