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Patricia Arquette

Actress Patricia Arquette
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Profession: Actress

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Patricia Arquette is an accomplished American actress who has been captivating audiences with her performance over three decades. She first gained widespread attention for her role as Alabama Whitman in the Quentin Tarantino-written film, True Romance (1993).

Arquette went on to star in a variety of films throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Notably, she played the lead in the supernatural thriller, Stigmata (1999), and appeared alongside Adam Sandler in the romantic comedy, Little Nicky (2000).

In 2014, she garnered critical acclaim and won an Academy Award for her role as Olivia Evans in Richard Linklater's Boyhood. The film was groundbreaking in its unique approach, as it was filmed over the course of 12 years, allowing audiences to watch the characters age in real-time.

Arquette has also made her mark in television, with her portrayal of Allison Dubois in the hit series, Medium (2005-2011). The role earned her multiple awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Born: April 8, 1968
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Age: 56 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries


Married Life

  • 2006-06-25 Emmy-winning "Medium" actress Patricia Arquette (38) weds actor Thomas Jane (37) at the Palazzo Contarini in Venice, Italy
  • 2011-07-01 "Medium" actress Patricia Arquette (40) divorces actor Thomas Jane (39) due to irreconcilable differences after 5 years of marriage

Historical Events

  • 2005-09-18 57th Emmy Awards: Lost, Everybody Loves Raymond, James Spader & Patricia Arquette win

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