Blood Simple1984
Makes her feature-film debut in Blood Simple, playing a woman caught in a violent marital conspiracy.
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Frances McDormand Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Frances McDormand, based on 6 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
6 records1984–20214 events0 places
Chronological biography
1984
1996
Fargo1996
Stars as pregnant Minnesota police chief Marge Gunderson in Fargo.
1997
Academy Award1997
Fargo brings McDormand the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2017
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri2017
Stars as Mildred Hayes in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
2018
Academy Award2018
Wins a second Academy Award for Best Actress for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
2021
Academy Award2021
Wins Best Actress for Nomadland and shares its Best Picture award as a producer.
Titles and roles
Actress · Actress and Producer
Record provenance
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