biography
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Streep, Meryl (Louise)
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| female
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| lived:
| (1949– )
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| biography:
| Actress, born in Summit, New Jersey, USA. She studied at Vassar College and Yale Drama School, making her New York stage debut in 1969, and her film debut in 1977. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979, Oscar) established her as a first-rank star, and she has since consistently underlined her range, showing sensitivity and a facility with accents in a series of acclaimed characterizations, including The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981, BAFTA best actress), Sophie's Choice (1982, Oscar), Silkwood (1983), Out of Africa (1985), Cry in the Dark (1989), and Postcards From the Edge (1990). Later films include Death Becomes Her (1993), Bridges of Madison County (1995), Dancing at Lughnasa (1998), The Hours (2002), and Adaptation (2002, Oscar nomination). |
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