Amy Adams – American Actress

March 1, 2009

By cool-chicks.com

Amy Lou Adams (born August 20, 1974) is a two-time Academy Award nominated American actress. She began her performing career on stage in dinner theaters before making her screen debut in the 1999 black comedy film Drop Dead Gorgeous. After a series of TV guest appearances and roles in B movies, she landed the role of Brenda Strong in 2002′s Catch Me If You Can, but her breakthrough role was in the 2005 independent film Junebug, playing Ashley Johnsten, for which she received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination. Adams subsequently starred in Disney’s 2007 film Enchanted, which was a financial and critical success, and received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance as Giselle. She received her second Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations the following year for her role as a young nun named Sister James in Doubt. Though she has appeared in a range of dramatic and comedic roles, Adams has gained a reputation for playing characters with cheerful and sunny dispositions.

Other Information

Birth name: Amy Lou Adams
Born: August 20, 1974 ( 1974 -08-20)
Birth place: Vicenza, Italy
Occupation: Actress
Years active: 1999–present
Domestic partner: Darren Le Gallo (2002–present)
Awards won: Other awards: Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress – 2005 Junebug, FFCC Award for Best Supporting Actress – 2005 Junebug, Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress – 2005 Junebug, NSFC Award for Best Supporting Actress – 2005 Junebug, SFFCC Award for Best Supporting Actress – 2005 Junebug, Saturn Award for Best Actress – 2007 Enchanted, SEFCA Award for Best Supporting Actress – 2005 Junebug