Janet McTeer

Born As: Janet McTeer

Born In: 1961

Born In: York, England

Filmography: "The King Is Alive" (2000), "Waking the Dead" (1999), "Tumbleweeds" (1999), "Songcatcher" (1999), "Saint-Ex" (1997), "Carrington" (1995), "Wuthering Heights" (1992), "Dead Romantic" (1992), "Prince" (1991), "Sweet Nothing" (1990), "Half Moon Street" (1986)
Television: "The Governor" (1996, series), "Don't Leave Me This Way" (1993), "The Black Velvet Gown" (1993), "A Masculine Ending (1992), "Yellowbacks" (1990), "Portrait of a Marriage" (1990, miniseries), "Precious Bane" (1989) -- More from IMDB

Janet McTeer Video: A Scene From "Tumbleweeds"

Awards And Recognition: Won Tony Award in 1997 for best actress in a play in the revival of Ibsen's "A Doll's House." McTeer received a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a film musical or comedy for "Tumbleweeds." She also won the National Board of Review Best Actress Award for "Tumbleweeds."

Start In The Business: McTeer has been one of Britain's most respected stage actresses for several years. "Tumbleweeds" (1999) marks her first starring role in an American film.

Breakout Roles: "Tumbleweeds" turned veteran British stage and BBC actress McTeer into a surprise film star.