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Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Director & actor · born 27 September 1972 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Gwyneth Kate Paltrow (/ˈpæltroʊ/ PAL-troh; born September 27, 1972) is an American actress and businesswoman. The daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, she established herself as a leading lady, appearing primarily in mid-budget and period films during the 1990s and early 2000s, before transitioning to blockbusters and franchises. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Paltrow gained notice for her early work in films such as Seven (1995), Emma (1996), Sliding Doors (1998), and A Perfect Murder (1998). She garnered wider acclaim for her role as Viola de Lesseps in the historical romance Shakespeare in Love (1998), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Roles followed this in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), and Shallow Hal (2001). She made her West End debut in the David Auburn play Proof (2003), earning a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress nomination, and reprised the role in the 2005 film of the same name.

Where to start: Se7en (1995).

As director 1

As actor 70

TV shows 14

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Gwyneth Paltrow movie?

By viewer score, Se7en (1995) at 8.4/10.

What are Gwyneth Paltrow’s most popular movies?

The Avengers, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame.

How many movies has Gwyneth Paltrow made?

71 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 70 as actor.

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