Hilary Ann Swank (born July 30, 1974) is an actress American film. Acting career in Hollywood she began with a small role in the movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) and then a big role in The Next Karate Kid (1994), where she played Julie Pierce, the first woman the sensei (teacher) Mr. Miyagi protection.

She is known for winning two Oscars performance: first as Brandon Teena, a transgender man (FTM) (women move into male gender) in the movie Boys Do not Cry (1999), and the female martial boxer Maggie Fitzgerald in the film Million Dollar Baby (2004).

Life

Swank was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, [1], is the daughter of Judy (née Clough), employed secretaries and dancers, and Stephen Swank, a former officer in the "national air defense forces "(Air National Guard) and then employed to offer. [2] She has one brother (brother) named Dan. Many of her family from Ringgold County, Iowa. [3] Swank poor starting spot as a child growing up in a trailer park (car parks for camping trailers) near Lake Samish in Bellingham, Washington State, [4] since she was 6 years old, [1] after having lived in Spokane, Washington. Swank self described his childhood as an "outsider" (marginalized people), I just feel "belongs to a storybook character (reading series), or characters in the film (when watching movies ) ", and thus inspired her to become an actor later. [5]

When Swank was 9 years old, her acting debut in the play The Jungle Book. She began acting in school and community, including the "troupe Bellingham" (Bellingham Theatre Guild). She Sehome High School [6] in Bellingham until the age of 16. Swank also participate in the competition Youth Olympic Games (Junior Olympics) and championship swimming Washington state, and is ranked fifth in the exercise of the multi-state [1] (this beneficial to her while filming The Next Karate Kid (1994) the following year).

Swank parents separated when she was 13 years old, [1] Her mother supported the aspirations to become an actor's daughter, was moving out to Los Angeles, and they live in their cars until the mother gium spent enough money to rent an apartment. [4] Swank has described her mother as the inspiration for his acting career and her life. [7] In California, Swank enrolled school South Pasadena High School ( later she left school) [8] and started acting professionally. She helped her mother pay the rent with the money she earned appearing on television programs such as Evening Shade and Growing Pains.
Career

Swank 1994 film The Next Karate Kid with Pat Morita. This is the second film 4 and the last film of the film Karate Kid.

September 1997, Swank plays a single mother Carly Reynolds in the movie Beverly Hills, 90210. Initially, she was promised a role that will last for 2 years, but suspended after 16 episodes in January 1998. Swank later said she was stunned when her role was cut, and thought "If I can not afford the film 90210, then I would not be able to do any film."

However, this dismissal was a lucky break for Swank, freeing her to come audition for the role of Brandon Teena in Boys Do not Cry. Swank 7% reduction in fat to prepare for the role. [9] Many critics acclaimed her as best actress in 1999. Swank's acting has made her final winner of the Golden Globe for drama actress and best actress Oscar for the best. Then she won two tournaments played again when female boxer in Oscar-winning film Million Dollar Baby is a 2004 film by Clint Eastwood, the role that she had to train in the ring and get 19 pounds muscle. [9]

Swank's success means that she has joined the ranks of Vivien Leigh, Helen Hayes, Luise Rainer and Sally Field as the only actress nominated for an Oscar two times and have won both. She is a young actress Tuesday won two Oscars for best actress (after Rainer and Jodie Foster).

After winning the "Oscar" the second time, she said: "I did not know what this life to deserve this honor. I'm just a girl from the" zone for trailer plug camp "had a dream." Swank had earned only $ 75 per day when the film Boys Do not Cry, with the amount totaling $ 3,000. [10] [11] [1] The money she earns is too low (according to an anecdote in 60 Minutes) that do not qualify for health insurance.

In early 2006, Swank signed a contract for three years as the company spokesperson for Guerlain (a maker of perfumes for women). [12] In 2007, Swank starred and work as film [13] Freedom Writers , a film about real life of an inspiring teacher for a grade school in California. Many people look for that Swank's acting very good impression, with a critic remarked that she "brings credibility" for the role. [14] Swank starred in The Reaping, a movie experience allergic, released on 05.04.2007, in which she plays a debunking religious phenomena. Swank convinced the owner to move the film staged scenes from New England to the Deep South, and was filmed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana when Hurricane Katrina spill here. [15] Swank also appeared in a romantic comedy PS I Love You with Gerard Butler, an actor whom she praised. [16] The film was released in late 2007. [15]

Swank received a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on 8.1. In 2007. The star is the star of her first awarded 2325. [17] [18]

Online magazine Variety wrote in February 2008, that Swank plays Amelia Earhart, and co-chairman film called Amelia. [19] The filming will take place in summer 2008 in some international locations . Swank will also be assigned the lead role in a remake of Hollywood Intimate Strangers. [1]


Personal life

Swank has said that he was "an actor, not a celebrity" and has described himself as a person staying at home. "[15] Swank itself as a spirituality, though not a member of a religious organization [20]. She said her "natural love of athletics and sports." [13]

Swank expressed the potential health problems, including high levels of mercury in people, through some preparation for his role, including the raising and lowering body weight while filming Boys Do not Cry and The Black Dahlia. She said she would "do what needed to roles and trusted to work". "[9]

Swank married actor Chad Lowe on 28/09/1997. The couple met in 1992, while filming Quiet Days in Hollywood, a movie video. [1] feel ashamed Swank forgot to thank Lowe said after receiving Oscar first, in 2000. At a second Oscar, in 2005, Lowe was the first person she thanked. However, in January 2006, the couple separated. In later interviews, Swank expressed hope that they will reconcile, but in May 2006, announced that they will divorce. [21] December 2006, Swank confirmed he had a date with John Campisi, her agent. [22]
Awards

* Oscar

* Winning actress Oscar for Best Screenplay: 2004 - Million Dollar Baby movie
* Winning actress Oscar for Best 1999 - Boys Do not Cry

* Resolved the screen actors union

* Winner of the union for screen actors actress starred outstanding: 2004 - Million Dollar Baby movie
* Nomination: 2005 - All the outstanding role in a film - film Million Dollar Baby
* Nomination: 2005 - Female Actor in a TV series or miniseries - Iron Jawed Angels
* Nomination: 2000 - The actress starred excellent - Boys Do not Cry

* Golden Globe Award

* Won the Golden Globe for drama actress best: 2005 - Million Dollar Baby movie
* Nomination: 2005 - Female Actor in a TV or Mini-Series - Iron Jawed Angels
* Won the Golden Globe for drama actress best: 2000 - Boys Do not Cry

* Resolved Independent Spirit

* Won the award for outstanding lead actress best: 2000 - Boys Do not Cry

* MTV Movie

* 2005: Nomination: MTV Movie - the best female role, film Million Dollar Baby
* 2000: Nomination: MTV Movie - Best Kiss - Boys Do not Cry
* 2000: Nomination: MTV Movie - the best female role, Boys Do not Cry

* BAFTA

* Nomination: 2001 - BAFTA award for outstanding lead actress best, Boys Do not Cry