Movie Actress
Melanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith is a famous American actress who rose to fame in the mid-1980s.
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About
Melanie Griffith is an American actress best known for her diverse roles in such films as Working Girl, Something Wild, and Lolita. She has won numerous awards for her performances, including a Golden Globe in 1989 for her portrayal of Tess McGill in Working Girl.
Melanie Griffith Timeline
1957
Melanie Griffith is Born
On August 9, 1957, Melanie Griffith was born in New York City to actress Tippi Hedren and advertising executive Peter Griffith.
1969
Film Debut in "Smith!"
At age 12, Griffith made her film debut in the Disney movie "Smith!"
1984
Golden Globe for "Body Double"
Griffith won a Golden Globe for her performance in Brian De Palma's thriller "Body Double".
1988
Academy Award Nomination for "Working Girl"
Griffith received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in "Working Girl".
1996
Starred in "Mulholland Falls"
Griffith starred in the neo-noir film "Mulholland Falls" alongside Nick Nolte and Jennifer Connelly.
2003
Broadway Debut in "Chicago"
Griffith made her Broadway debut in the musical "Chicago", playing the role of Roxie Hart.
2012
Appeared in "This is 40"
She made a cameo appearance as herself in Judd Apatow's comedy "This is 40".
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Melanie Griffith is an American movie star born on August 9, 1957, and is currently 66 years old. She is best known for her outstanding performance in the 1988 film Working Girl, for which she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also starred in films like Something Wild, Crazy in Alabama, and Rock Star.