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Julianne Moore is a highly acclaimed American actress known for her versatility, emotional depth, and extensive range in both film and television. Born Julie Anne Smith on December 3, 1960, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, she chose "Julianne Moore" as her stage name by combining her first two names and adopting her father's middle name, Moore, as her surname.
Moore's early life was marked by frequent moves due to her father's military career. She spent time in multiple places in the United States and also lived in Germany for a period. She attended Frankfurt American High School in Germany and later graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting.
Moore began her career with roles in television, most notably in the soap opera "As the World Turns" from 1985 to 1988, a role that earned her a Daytime Emmy Award. She made her film debut in the late 1980s and gained attention in the early 1990s with performances in films like "Short Cuts" (1993) and "Vanya on 42nd Street" (1994).
Her breakthrough came with critical and commercial successes in the late 1990s. Moore received particular acclaim for her performances in "Boogie Nights" (1997), "The End of the Affair" (1999), and "Magnolia" (1999). These roles showcased her range and depth, earning her numerous awards and nominations.
In the 2000s, Moore continued to demonstrate her versatility with roles in different genres, including "Hannibal" (2001), "Far from Heaven" (2002), and "The Hours" (2002). For "Far from Heaven," she received several awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Moore's later work includes a mix of independent films and major Hollywood productions. Her performance in "Still Alice" (2014) won her an Academy Award for Best Actress, where she played a linguistics professor diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. This role was widely praised for its sensitivity and depth.
Aside from her acting career, Moore is known for her work as an author of children's books and for her advocacy on various social and political issues, including gun control and children's health.
Married to director Bart Freundlich, Moore is also a mother of two. She remains an influential and respected figure in the entertainment industry, known for her commitment to challenging and diverse roles.
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