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Michelle PfeifferActress
Date of Birth: 29.04.1958
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Marie Pfeiffer was born on April 29, 1958, in Santa Ana, California, USA. She gained popularity in the 80s and 90s and was considered one of the best actresses of that era, receiving numerous nominations and awards in the film industry. While she may not be a top-tier star today, she continues to appear in high-profile projects and add interesting works to her filmography.
Early Life and Career
Michelle Pfeiffer grew up in Midway City and Fountain Valley. In her youth, she had a free-spirited and independent character. She had a hobby of surfing and often skipped school to pursue it. Despite attending theater classes after school, she did not initially consider a career in acting.
From the age of 14, Michelle had to find work due to her family's modest income. She worked as a salesperson in a clothing store. After graduating from Fountain Valley High School in 1976, she enrolled at Golden West College to study law. While in college, she worked as a cashier at Vons supermarket. However, she later realized that her looks could lead to a successful career in modeling or acting.
In 1978, Michelle Pfeiffer won the "Miss Orange County" beauty pageant and achieved a respectable sixth place in the "Miss California" pageant in the same year. These successes led her to find an agent and start auditioning for various television and film projects. In 1978, she made her debut appearance in an episode of the TV series "Fantasy Island."
From 1979 to 1982, Michelle appeared in several TV shows and films. Some notable works during this period include "Delta House" (1979), "Hollywood Knights" (1980), "Scarface" (1983), and "Ladyhawke" (1985). Her breakthrough came with her role as Elvira Hancock, the love interest of Al Pacino's character in the crime drama "Scarface."
Later Career
Following her success in "Scarface," Michelle Pfeiffer continued to star in numerous films and TV shows. Some notable works include "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988), "Batman Returns" (1992), "The Age of Innocence" (1993), and "Murder on the Orient Express" (2017). She also received critical acclaim for her performances in "The Fabulous Baker Boys" (1989) and "Dangerous Minds" (1995).
Throughout her career, Michelle Pfeiffer has been recognized with awards and nominations. She won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in 1990 for her role in "The Fabulous Baker Boys" and a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1990 for "Dangerous Liaisons." She has been nominated for three Academy Awards and received six Golden Globe nominations.
Personal Life
Michelle Pfeiffer was first married to actor Peter Horton from 1981 to 1990. They divorced due to their dedication to their careers rather than problems in their relationship. She then had a brief relationship with her co-star John Malkovich.
In 1993, Michelle married actor and producer David E. Kelley. They have two children together, a daughter named Claudia Rose and a son named John Henry.
Today, Michelle Pfeiffer continues to act in various film and TV projects. She recently appeared in the superhero film "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (2018) and the fantasy sequel "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" (2019). She is currently working on the tragicomedy film "French Exit" (2020).
Michelle Pfeiffer's talent, beauty, and versatility have made her one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood.
