Helen Hunt

American actress and director of 'As Good As It Gets'

Helen Hunt - American actress and director of 'As Good As It Gets'
Born

June 15th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An accomplished actress and director, contributions spanned film and television. Gained widespread recognition for the role in the film 'As Good As It Gets', earning an Academy Award for Best Actress. Featured in the television series 'Mad About You', receiving multiple Emmy Awards. Directed and starred in films including 'Then She Found Me' and 'Ride'.

Won an Academy Award for 'As Good As It Gets'

Received multiple Emmy Awards for 'Mad About You'

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