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Amy Irving, born on September 10, 1953, is an acclaimed retired American actress and singer who has left a significant mark in film, theatre, and television realms. She is celebrated for her Obie Award win and has received nods from prestigious award-giving bodies, such as the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards. Following in the footsteps of her parents, actors Jules Irving and Priscilla Pointer, she embarked on her acting journey in San Francisco before moving to New York City during her teens. After studying theater at the American Conservatory Theater and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, she made her film debut in Brian De Palma's 1976 movie, 'Carrie'. This was followed by a lead role in the 1978 supernatural thriller, 'The Fury'. In 1980, she showcased her acting prowess on Broadway in the production of 'Amadeus' and made her mark on the silverscreen with 'Honeysuckle Rose'. Notable performances include her role in Barbra Streisand's musical, 'Yentl', which earned her an Academy Award nomination, and her off-Broadway performance in 'The Road to Mecca' that brought her an Obie Award. Other memorable roles were seen in films like 'Deconstructing Harry' (1997), 'Traffic' (2000) and 'Thirteen Conversations About One Thing' (2001), and in the Broadway production of 'The Coast of Utopia' (2006-2007).
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A Mouthful of Air
Unsane
Hide and Seek
Bossa Nova
Micki + Maude
Yentl
The Fury
Carrie
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