Sally Hawkins
English actress in 'The Shape of Water'
Born
April 27th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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This English actress gained recognition for versatility in roles across film and television. Breakthrough performance occurred in the film 'Happy-Go-Lucky', which earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Significant acclaim came from the romantic fantasy film 'The Shape of Water', resulting in a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Contributions to British cinema were also notable, appearing in productions such as 'Blue Jasmine' and 'Paddington'.
Academy Award nomination for 'The Shape of Water'
Worked in 'Happy-Go-Lucky' and 'Blue Jasmine'
Role in the 'Paddington' film series
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