Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand (born 1957) is an American actress, television producer and film producer.

Also recorded as Cynthia Ann Smith.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Cynthia Ann Smith.

Born at Gibson City in 1957.

In detail

Frances McDormand studied at Bethany College, Yale School of Drama and Monessen High School. the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at New York City.

Distinctions recorded are Academy Award for Best Actress, Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama.

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“Frances McDormand”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q204299: Frances McDormand
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1957
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actress,Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play,BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role,Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama,Film Independent Spirit Awards,Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Family: actors
Authority: Q204299
Languages: English
Birth name: Cynthia Ann Smith
Production: one_pass
Residences: New York City
Birth place: Gibson City
Educated at: Bethany College,Yale School of Drama,Monessen High School,Yale University
Nationality: United States
Occupations: actress,television producer,film producer
External identifiers: wikidata: Q204299 · wikipedia: Frances McDormand
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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