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Helen Hunt
Helen Elizabeth Hunt, born June 15, 1963, is an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She rose to the spotlight with her impeccable portrayal of Jamie Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You, which garnered her three Golden Globe Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. Her exemplary performance in the romantic comedy film, As Good as It Gets, won her an Academy Award. Besides her admirable acting prowess, Hunt also made her mark in the director's seat, making her debut with 'Then She Found Me' in 2007. Some of her other notable films include Twister, Cast Away, What Women Want, and Pay It Forward. Hunt has also directed episodes of various television series, establishing herself as a versatile industry figure. Born in Culver City, California, Hunt was introduced to the world of theatre and acting from an early age, with her father, Gordon Hunt, being a seasoned film, voice, and stage director. She began her career as a child actress in the 1970s and quickly moved on to more prominent roles in films and television shows, eventually gaining recognition for her remarkable acting abilities. Aside from her professional endeavors, Hunt also actively participates in several demonstrations, including the 2017 Women's March held in Los Angeles.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Helen Elizabeth Hunt
Born: Culver City, California, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: June 15, 1963
Occupations: Actress, Director, Screenwriter
Years Active: 1973-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Hank Azaria
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Awards and Nominations Received by Helen Hunt
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Movies Featuring Helen Hunt
Candy Jar
Twister
As Good as It Gets
Project X
I See You
The Sessions
Then She Found Me
A Good Woman
The Miracle Season
What Women Want
Ride
Soul Surfer
Pay It Forward
The Night Clerk
Trancers
Next of Kin
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Jock the Hero Dog
Wide-Awake
Shots Fired
I Love You, Daddy
United We Fan
CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion
Aliens Gone Wild
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
The Easter Story
Empire Falls
Into the Badlands
I Think I’m Having A Baby
The Miracle of Kathy Miller
Trancers II: The Return of Jack Deth
Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story
Desperate Lives
Bill: On His Own
Choices of the Heart
Quarterback Princess
Sweet Revenge
Videozone: The Making of “Trancers II”
Angel Dusted
Child Bride of Short Creek
The Nativity
Pulse Pounders
Miles from Home
Only You
The Frog Prince
Stealing Home
Trancers: City of Lost Angels
Only You
The Frog Prince
Stealing Home
Trancers: City of Lost Angels
Kiss of Death
The Spell
Twelfth Night
Trancers 3: Deth Lives
Death Scream
Mr. Saturday Night
Rollercoaster
The Waterdance
Career Timeline
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2018
Candy Jar
Kathy
The Miracle Season
Kathy Bresnahan
United We Fan
Self (archive footage)
CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion
Self
1992
Only You
Clare Enfield
Only You
Clare Enfield
Trancers 3: Deth Lives
Lena
Mr. Saturday Night
Annie Wells
The Waterdance
Anna
1991
Into the Badlands
Blossom
Trancers II: The Return of Jack Deth
Lena Deth
Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story
Pamela Smart
Videozone: The Making of “Trancers II”
Self
1988
Pulse Pounders
Leena (Trancers sequence)
Miles from Home
Jennifer
Stealing Home
Hope Wyatt
Trancers: City of Lost Angels
Lena
Stealing Home
Hope Wyatt
Trancers: City of Lost Angels
Lena
1986
The Nativity
Mary (voice)
The Frog Prince
Princess Henrietta
The Frog Prince
Princess Henrietta
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