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Holly Hunter (born March 20 , 1958 in Conyers , Georgia ) is an Academy Award -winning American Actress .


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Career

Hunter's first starring role in films came in 1987's '' Raising Arizona ''. That year, she also starred in '' Broadcast News '', for which she earned an Oscar nomination for the Best Actress . In 1993, she won the Best Actress Oscar for '' The Piano '' and showcased her skill with the Piano by playing all the elaborate pieces on the score herself. That year, Hunter was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for '' The Firm ''. In 2004, she earned another Best Supporting Actress nomination for '' Thirteen '' and voiced a star role ( Helen Parr/Elastigirl ) in the hit animated film '' The Incredibles ''. Hunter has also appeared in several television films and has earned two Emmy s.


Personal life

Hunter was married to '' later reported that the twins were boys.


SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY



  Title Academy Award For Best Actress
  Years 1993<br>'''for '' The Piano '' '''
  Before Emma Thompson <br>for '' Howards End ''
  After Jessica Lange <br>for '' Blue Sky ''



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