Mare Winningham
Mare Winningham is an actress and songwriter known for her extensive work in TV shows and feature films.
Movie Actress
May 16, 1959
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Mare Winningham, an American actress and singer-songwriter, is known for her diverse performances in stage, film, and television. She has received critical acclaim for her roles in films such as “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Georgia,” earning her an Oscar nomination. Her other notable works include “Amber Waves,” “The Boys Next Door,” “American Horror Story: Cult,” “The Thorn Birds,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “American Horror Story: Hotel,” and “Under the Dome.” Winningham has won two Primetime Emmy Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards. Besides her acting career, she has released three albums as a folk-country singer.
An interesting fact about Winningham is that she attended Chatsworth High School in California, where she was classmates with Kevin Spacey and Val Kilmer. They performed in school plays together, and she later starred alongside Kilmer in the 1983 film “St. Elmo’s Fire.” Winningham has also revealed that she struggled with addiction in her early twenties but has been sober since 1980.
In recent years, Winningham has continued to demonstrate her talent in various projects. She earned an Emmy nomination for her performance in the TV series “Dopesick” and appeared in films such as “Philomena” and “Dark Waters.” With nearly 100 TV shows and feature films under her belt, Mare Winningham remains a respected and accomplished figure in the entertainment industry.
