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Amy Madigan

Actor · born September 11, 1950

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Amy Marie Madigan is an American actress and singer. Known for her work on stage and screen, her accolades include an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Critics' Choice Award, in addition to a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.

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  1. ~39Received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film1989
  2. 75Received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting RoleMarch 1, 2026
  3. 75Received the Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressMarch 15, 2026

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