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Vera Farmiga Biography

Birth Name:

Vera Ann Farmiga

Birth Place:

New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Was born to Ukrainian immigrants in New Jersey, and did not speak English until she was 6
Toured with a Ukrainian folk-dancing troupe as a teenager
Originally aspired to be an optometrist, having suffered eye problems all her life
First major role was Caitlin on the short-lived action/adventure series Roar
Made her big-screen debut in the 1998 drama Return to Paradise
Won a Special Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival for her performance as a mother with a secret drug addiction in Down to the Bone

2019Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or A Movie: nominated
2017People's Choice Awards-Favorite Cable TV Actress: winner
2015Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2010BAFTA Film Awards-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2010Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2009Critics' Choice Awards-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2007Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2005Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Actress: winner
2005National Society of Film Critics-Best Actress - Runner-up: winner
2005Independent Spirit Awards-Best Female Lead: nominated
2004Sundance Film Festival-Special Jury Prize: Dramatic: winner