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Daryl Christine Hannah (born December 3 1960 ) is an American Film Actress . After making her screen debut in 1978, Hannah starred in a number of Hollywood films throughout the 1980s . She has recently had several notable roles, including that of Elle Driver in '' Kill Bill '', after a hiatus from major roles during the 1990s .


BIOGRAPHY


Early life

Hannah was born in Chicago, Illinois , to Donald and Susan Hannah. Her parents divorced shortly after her birth and her mother remarried Jerrold Wexler, a businessman and brother of Haskell Wexler , a noted cinematographer. Hannah, a Vegetarian since age eleven, grew up with siblings Don and Page Hannah, who also became actors, as well as half sister Tanya Wexler, now a film director. Due to a childhood accident, Hannah is missing a part of her left index finger.

Hannah became interested in movies at an early age, due to (where she played on the boys' Soccer team) and the University Of Southern California , majoring in theatre.


Career


Hannah made her film debut in 1978 , making a brief appearance in Brian De Palma 's Horror Film '' The Fury ''. She subsequently appeared in several early 1980 s films, the most notable role of which is probably as the Replicant , Pris, in Ridley Scott 's 1982 film, '' Blade Runner ''. Hannah was cast as a Mermaid in Ron Howard 's 1984 fantasy, '' Splash '', which was a major financial success, grossing over $62 million Business data for ''Splash'' . Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 28 April 2006. and establishing Hannah as a notable film actress.

Hannah's roles in the remainder of the 's 1987 film '' Roxanne '', a modern retelling of Edmond Rostand 's play '' Cyrano De Bergerac '', a performance which was described as "sweet" and "gentle" by film critic Roger Ebert .Roger Ebert. Review of ''Roxanne'' (1987) . 16 June 1987. Retrieved 28 April 2006.

In the 1990 s, Hannah's roles included starring as a Giantess in the Television Movie '' Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman '' ( 1993 ), which she also co-produced. She also appeared as the daughter of Jack Lemmon 's character in both of the '' Grumpy Old Men '' films. In 1995 , Hannah was chosen by Empire Magazine as #96 of the "100 Sexiest Stars in film history".

Of Hannah's most recent roles, the best-known may be that of the one-eyed s and early 2000 s. In late 2004, Hannah was a featured model in '' Playboy '' magazine, participating in a revealing set of photographs.

Hannah and actress Hilary Shepard have co-created a boardgame called "Liebrary".Erik Arneson. Daryl Hannah designs board game, Liebrary was co-designed by actress Hilary Shepard . About.com. Retrieved 28 April 2006. Hannah previewed the game on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in December 2005 .


Personal life

Hannah, who now lives in .Kathryn Gillick. Interview: Daryl Hannah . ''SASS'' magazine. Retrieved 28 April 2006.

Hannah was romantically involved with John F. Kennedy, Jr , singers Jackson Browne and Robbie Williams , and actor Val Kilmer . She is the sister-in-law of well-known music producer Lou Adler , who is married to Page, Hannah's sister.


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