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Penelope MillerActress
Date of Birth: 13.01.1964
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Penelope Ann Miller: A Versatile Actress with a Rich Career
- Theatre and Early Film
- Comedy Stardom and Dramatic Roles
- Television and Recent Career
- Personal Life
- Career Revival
Penelope Ann Miller: A Versatile Actress with a Rich Career
Childhood and Early LifePenelope Ann Miller was born on January 13, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. The daughter of actor Mark Miller and costume designer Beatrice Miller, she grew up surrounded by the entertainment industry. After attending Menlo College for two years, she trained as an actress at the Herbert Berghof Studio in New York City.
Theatre and Early Film
Miller's acting debut came in 1985 on Broadway in Neil Simon's "Biloxi Blues" opposite Matthew Broderick. Her performance in Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" earned her a Tony Award nomination. She also appeared in several popular television sitcoms before landing her breakthrough role in Penny Marshall's drama "Awakenings" (1990) with Robin Williams and Robert De Niro.
Comedy Stardom and Dramatic Roles
Miller's comedic talents shone through in Ivan Reitman's "Kindergarten Cop" (1990), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. She continued to excel in comedies like "Other People's Money" (1991) with Danny DeVito and "The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag" (1992) with Julianne Moore. However, she also proved her dramatic range in Richard Attenborough's "Chaplin" (1992) and Brian De Palma's "Carlito's Way" (1993).
Television and Recent Career
As her film career slowed in the early 2000s, Miller transitioned to television, appearing in popular series like "Desperate Housewives" and "Mistresses." Her performance in the ABC drama "American Crime" earned her a Satellite Award. In recent years, she has returned to film, starring in the critically acclaimed "The Artist" (2011) and the Netflix series "Riverdale" and "Mindhunter."
Personal Life
Miller was briefly married to actor Will Arnett in the mid-1990s. She later married James Huggins and had two daughters, Eloise May and Maria Adela. Despite marital struggles in the past, Miller has remained committed to her marriage. She is active on social media, sharing glimpses of her family life and promoting healthy living.
Career Revival
In 2022, Miller experienced a resurgence in her acting career. She played Nancy Reagan in the biographical film "Reagan," starred in the Netflix miniseries "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," and appeared in the thriller "Murder at Hollow Creek." With several upcoming projects in the pipeline, Miller continues to demonstrate her versatility and longevity as an actress.
