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Michelle Pfeiffer

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Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Marie Pfeiffer is an acclaimed American actress known for her diversity, beauty, and commitment to her craft. Pfeiffer first made her mark on Hollywood in the 1980s and 1990s with standout performances in a range of genres. Her journey into acting began with small roles on television and film, leading to her first significant part in the musical sequel 'Grease 2'. Her breakthrough to mainstream success came with her role as Elvira Hancock in 'Scarface'. Over the years, her performances in a wide array of films, from 'The Witches of Eastwick' and 'Tequila Sunrise' to 'Dangerous Liaisons' and 'The Fabulous Baker Boys', have earned her numerous accolades and nominations. Notably, she has received a Golden Globe Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Pfeiffer has also made significant contributions behind the camera, producing a number of her films through her company Via Rosa Productions. Despite concentrating on her family for periods of her career, she has remained a powerful force in Hollywood over several decades. Her recent work within the Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced her to a new generation of audiences. Pfeiffer maintains a high level of respect and admiration within the industry for her ability to consistently deliver powerful and multifaceted performances.

66 movies
10 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Michelle Pfeiffer, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Michelle Pfeiffer rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Michelle Marie Pfeiffer

Born: Santa Ana, California, U.S.

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: April 29, 1958

Occupations: Actress

Years Active: 1978-present

Children: 2

Spouses: Peter Horton, David E. Kelley

Awards and Nominations Received by Michelle Pfeiffer

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Michelle Pfeiffer has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


78th Golden Globe Awards 2021

Nomination

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

French Exit

9th Screen Actors Guild Awards 2003

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

White Oleander

51st Golden Globe Awards 1994

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

The Age of Innocence

49th Golden Globe Awards 1992

Nomination

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

Frankie and Johnny

44th British Academy Film Awards 1991

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

The Fabulous Baker Boys

48th Golden Globe Awards 1991

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

The Russia House

43rd British Academy Film Awards 1990

Win

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Dangerous Liaisons

47th Golden Globe Awards 1990

Win

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

The Fabulous Baker Boys

The 61st Academy Awards 1989

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Dangerous Liaisons

46th Golden Globe Awards 1989

Nomination

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

Married to the Mob

Movies Featuring Michelle Pfeiffer

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Ant-Man and the Wasp

The Age of Innocence

The Age of Innocence

The Fabulous Baker Boys

The Fabulous Baker Boys

The Story of Us

The Story of Us

Where Is Kyra?

Where Is Kyra?

Married to the Mob

Married to the Mob

French Exit

French Exit

The Witches of Eastwick

The Witches of Eastwick

The Russia House

The Russia House

Chéri

Chéri

Dangerous Liaisons

Dangerous Liaisons

mother!

mother!

The Family

The Family

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

Dark Shadows

Dark Shadows

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

People Like Us

People Like Us

Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

Batman Returns

Batman Returns

What Lies Beneath

What Lies Beneath

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

Frankie and Johnny

Frankie and Johnny

Grease 2

Grease 2

I Am Sam

I Am Sam

I Could Never Be Your Woman

I Could Never Be Your Woman

Dangerous Minds

Dangerous Minds

The Deep End of the Ocean

The Deep End of the Ocean

One Fine Day

One Fine Day

Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden

Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden

New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Don’t Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck

Don’t Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck

The Wizard of Lies

The Wizard of Lies

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes

The Many Faces of Catwoman

The Many Faces of Catwoman

Voices That Care

Voices That Care

Splendor in the Grass

Splendor in the Grass

B.B. King: Into the Night

B.B. King: Into the Night

One Too Many

One Too Many

Scarface

Scarface

Callie & Son

Callie & Son

The Children Nobody Wanted

The Children Nobody Wanted

Into the Night

Into the Night

Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen

Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen

Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale

Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale

Sweet Liberty

Sweet Liberty

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Callie & Son

Callie & Son

The Children Nobody Wanted

The Children Nobody Wanted

Into the Night

Into the Night

Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson

Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson

Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen

Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen

Amazon Women on the Moon

Amazon Women on the Moon

Love Field

Love Field

The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin

The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin

To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday

To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday

A Thousand Acres

A Thousand Acres

Up Close & Personal

Up Close & Personal

Innocence and Experience: The Making of ‘The Age of Innocence’

Innocence and Experience: The Making of ‘The Age of Innocence’

The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen

The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen

Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight

Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight

Wolf

Wolf

Career Timeline

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