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Juliette Lewis

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Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lake Lewis, born June 21, 1973, is a prominent American actress, singer, and musician, acclaimed for her portrayals of unconventional characters in films with dark themes. Gaining prominence in American cinema during the early 1990s, Lewis has showcased her talent in various independent and arthouse films and has received numerous awards, including Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. The daughter of actor Geoffrey Lewis, Lewis embarked on her career at the young age of 14 and made her film debut in My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988). Her impressive performances in numerous films, including National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), Cape Fear (1991), Natural Born Killers (1994), and From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), affirm her distinguished presence in the industry. Lewis embarked on a musical career in 2003, forming the rock band Juliette and the Licks and has been releasing solo material since 2009. Her acting ventures in the 2010s, such as Conviction (2010), The Switch (2010), August: Osage County (2013), and Ma (2019) signify her versatility and commitment to the craft. Initially born into Scientology, over time, she has started practicing spiritualism more, and does not identify as a Scientologist.

47 movies
3 nominations

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Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Juliette Lake Lewis

Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: June 21, 1973

Occupations: Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer

Years Active: 1980-present

Spouses: Steve Berra

Awards and Nominations Received by Juliette Lewis

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22nd Saturn Awards 1996

Nomination

Best Supporting Actress

From Dusk Till Dawn

64th Academy Awards 1992

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Cape Fear

49th Golden Globe Awards 1992

Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress)

Cape Fear

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