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Catherine Keener

Actor

Catherine Keener

  • Born: 23 March 1969, Miami, Florida, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $8 million

Catherine Keener is an American actress known for her compelling performances in independent films and mainstream cinema. She gained recognition for roles in 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Capote'. With a career spanning over three decades, she is celebrated for…

About Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener is an American actress known for her compelling performances in independent films and mainstream cinema. She gained recognition for roles in 'Being John Malkovich' and 'Capote'. With a career spanning over three decades, she is celebrated for her distinctive voice and ability to convey complex emotions, often portraying strong, nuanced characters.

Born
23 March 1969, Miami, Florida, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouses
Jim Sweeney (1990-1992)
Children
1, Eleanor Sweeney
Parents
Eleanor Keener, James Keener
Estimated net worth
$8 million

Fun facts about Catherine Keener

  • Catherine Keener was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Capote' (2005).
  • She is a graduate of the Wheaton College and initially pursued a career in photography before transitioning to acting.

Famous Catherine Keener quotes

“I'm not a very good actress. I'm a great actress.”
Being John Malkovich, 1999
“I think that all of us are a little bit crazy.”
The 40-Year-Old Virgin, 2005
“If you don't have a dream, how can you have a dream come true?”
Capote, 2005

Catherine Keener filmography

Cast (93)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Love of Your Life MovieUnknown character7.0
2024Joker: Folie à Deux MovieMaryanne Stewart5.4
2022Polar Bear MovieNarrator (voice)7.2
2022The Adam Project MovieMaya Sorian7.0
2021No Future MovieClaire5.8
2021Brand New Cherry Flavor TVBoro7.0
2021Dear Diary: World's First Pranks MovieUgga (voice)6.7
2020The Croods: A New Age MovieUgga (voice)7.4
2019Modern Love TVJulie7.3
2018Meet the Pickles - Behind the Scenes of Kidding MovieSelf
Show 83 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2018Forever TVKase6.3
2018Kidding TVDeirdre Perera7.6
2018Sicario: Day of the Soldado MovieCynthia Foards6.9
2018Incredibles 2 MovieEvelyn Deavor (voice)7.5
2018Little Pink House MovieSusette Kelo6.3
2018Nostalgia MovieDonna Beam5.5
2017November Criminals MovieFiona5.3
2017We Don't Belong Here MovieNancy Green5.5
2017Get Out MovieMissy Armitage7.6
2016Unless MovieReta4.8
2015Show Me a Hero TVMary Dorman7.0
2015Elephant Song MovieNurse Susan Peterson6.9
2015Accidental Love MoviePam Hendrickson4.3
2014Begin Again MovieMiriam Hart7.2
2014Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 MovieEllie / Self6.0
2014War Story MovieLee4.1
2013Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa MovieEllie Zisman6.2
2013Captain Phillips MovieAndrea Phillips7.5
2013Enough Said MovieMarianne6.7
2013The Croods MovieUgga (voice)7.0
2012Lost Angels: Skid Row Is My Home MovieNarrator6.4
2012A Late Quartet MovieJuliette Gelbart6.7
2012Maladies MovieCatherine5.3
2012All Noncombatants Please Clear the Set MovieSelf
2011Peace, Love & Misunderstanding MovieDiane Hudson5.8
2011The Oranges MoviePaige Walling5.5
2010Trust MovieLynn Cameron6.6
2010Cyrus MovieJamie5.9
2010Please Give MovieKate6.2
2010Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief MovieSally Jackson6.2
2009Where the Wild Things Are MovieMom6.5
2009Collaborators MovieSelf
2009Tell them anything you want: A portrait of Maurice Sendak MovieHerself8.0
2009The Soloist MovieMary Weston6.7
2009Genova MovieBarbara5.6
2008Synecdoche, New York MovieAdele Lack7.5
2008What Just Happened MovieLou Tarnow5.4
2008Hamlet 2 MovieBrie Marschz5.9
2007Into the Wild MovieJan Burres7.8
2007An American Crime MovieGertrude Baniszewski7.3
2006Friends with Money MovieChristine5.1
2006Making Capote: Concept to Script MovieSelf6.5
2005Capote MovieHarper Lee7.0
2005The 40 Year-Old Virgin MovieTrish Piedmont6.4
2005The Interpreter MovieDot Woods6.3
2005The Ballad of Jack and Rose MovieKathleen6.1
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2002Adaptation. MovieCatherine Keener (uncredited)7.3
2002Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary MovieSelf
2002Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes MovieSelf
2002S1m0ne MovieElaine Christian6.0
2002Full Frontal MovieLee4.6
2002Lovely & Amazing MovieMichelle Marks6.1
2002Death to Smoochy MovieNora Wells5.9
1999Being John Malkovich MovieMaxine Lund7.4
1999Simpatico MovieCecilia4.9
19998MM MovieAmy Welles6.5
1998Your Friends & Neighbors MovieTerri5.8
1998Out of Sight MovieAdele Delisi6.7
1998The Real Blonde MovieMary5.3
1996If These Walls Could Talk MovieBecky6.8
1996Box of Moonlight MovieFloatie Dupre6.8
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1996Walking and Talking MovieAmelia6.1
1996The Rosie O'Donnell Show TVSelf - Guest4.1
1996Boys MovieJilly5.4
1996The Destiny of Marty Fine MovieLena4.5
1996Heroine of Hell MovieMagda3.2
1995Living in Oblivion MovieNicole Springer7.2
1994Journeys North MovieMagda10.0
1993The Cemetery Club MovieEsther's Daughter (uncredited)5.6
1992The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag MovieSuzanne5.1
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVUnknown character5.3
1991Johnny Suede MovieYvonne5.2
1991Switch MovieSteve's Secretary (Beth)5.9
1990Catchfire MovieTrucker's Girl5.3
1989Seinfeld TVNina West8.3
1989Survival Quest MovieCheryl5.5
1987Ohara TVUnknown character7.2
1986The Abduction of Allison Tate MovieLinda Kellogg10.0
1986About Last Night... MovieCocktail Waitress6.1
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
TBAHow and Why MovieAlice

Crew (3)

YearTitleRoleRating
2009Where the Wild Things Are MovieAssociate Producer · Production6.5
2006God Grew Tired of Us MovieProducer · Production7.3
1986About Last Night... MovieCasting Assistant · Production6.1

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Questions about Catherine Keener

What are some of Catherine Keener's most notable films?

Catherine Keener is known for her roles in 'Being John Malkovich', 'Capote', and 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin'. Her performances in these films have earned her critical acclaim and recognition in the film industry.

Has Catherine Keener won any major awards?

Catherine Keener has received several nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Capote'. She has also won awards at various film festivals.

What was Catherine Keener's first film?

Catherine Keener made her film debut in 'About Last Night...' in 1986. This marked the beginning of her successful acting career.

How many children does Catherine Keener have?

Catherine Keener has one child, a daughter named Eleanor Sweeney, whom she had with her ex-husband, Jim Sweeney.

What is Catherine Keener's estimated net worth?

Catherine Keener's estimated net worth is approximately $8 million, reflecting her successful career in film and television.

What is Catherine Keener's acting style known for?

Catherine Keener's acting style is marked by her ability to convey deep emotions and her distinctive voice. She often portrays complex, strong female characters.

Has Catherine Keener collaborated with any notable directors?

Yes, Catherine Keener has worked with acclaimed directors such as Spike Jonze in 'Being John Malkovich' and Bennett Miller in 'Capote', contributing to her reputation as a versatile actress.

What genre of films is Catherine Keener most associated with?

Catherine Keener is most associated with independent films and dramas, although she has also appeared in comedies and mainstream movies, showcasing her versatility as an actress.