Anjelica Huston

Actress and director of 'The Addams Family'

Anjelica Huston - Actress and director of 'The Addams Family'
Born

July 8th, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actress and director born in 1951, celebrated for contributions to film and television. Gained recognition for roles in 'The Addams Family', 'Prizzi's Honor', and 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Prizzi's Honor' in 1985. In addition to acting, directed several films, including 'Bastard Out of Carolina'.

Won an Academy Award for 'Prizzi's Honor'

Starred in 'The Addams Family'

Directed 'Bastard Out of Carolina'

Appeared in 'The Royal Tenenbaums'

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