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Natalie Portman

Actor Date of birth 9th June 1981
Place of birth Jerusalem, Israel
Year of debut 1994
First feature film Leon

Awards

  • Academy Awards won1
  • Academy Awards nominated2
  • BAFTA Awards won1
  • BAFTA Awards nominated2
  • Golden Globe Awards won1
  • Golden Globe Awards nominated3
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Biography

Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem to an Israeli father and American mother. At the age of three she moved to the US. She was spotted by a modelling agent as a child. However, she turned down modelling work because she preferred acting. She spent her school holidays at theatre summer camps. At 12, she made her movie debut in Leon. She studied psychology at Harvard. She has become a versatile actress starring in movies ranging from the Star Wars prequel trilogy to V For Vendetta.

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Natalie Portman's films

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  • Packshot for the film V For Vendetta
    V For Vendetta
    £2.4915 Certificate 2005 127 Mins

    A vigilante named V (Hugo Weaving) attempts to bring down a totalitarian government. Very strong language and strong violence.

  • Packshot for the film Your Highness
    Your Highness
    £2.4915 Certificate 2011 98 Mins

    A useless knight (Danny McBride) joins his fearless brother (James Franco) on a dangerous quest. With Natalie Portman. Sexual references, strong language & bloody violence.

  • Packshot for the film Hesher
    Hesher
    £2.5018 Certificate 2011 101 Mins

    A hellraiser (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) turns a dysfunctional family's life upside down. With Natalie Portman. Violence & strong language.

Did you know?

  • Natalie Portman's birth surname is Hershlag. Portman is her grandmother's maiden name.
  • She speaks fluent English and Hebrew.
  • She became a vegetarian at the age of eight.
  • She turned down sexually provocative roles in The Ice Storm and Lolita.
  • She was born on her mother's 29th birthday.

Awards

  • Academy Awards won1

    • 2011 Actress in a Leading Role - Black Swan

  • Academy Awards nominated2

    • 2011 Actress in a Leading Role - Black Swan
    • 2004 Actress in a Supporting Role - Closer

  • BAFTA Awards won1

    • 2011 Leading Actress - Black Swan

  • BAFTA Awards nominated2

    • 2011 Leading Actress - Black Swan
    • 2004 Actress in a Supporting Role - Closer

  • Golden Globe Awards won1

    • 2011 Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Black Swan

  • Golden Globe Awards nominated3

    • 2011 Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Black Swan
    • 2005 Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Closer
    • 2000 Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Anywhere But Here

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