Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Marie Pfeiffer is an American actress whose robust career has spanned over four decades, solidifying her as one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars during the 1980s and 1990s. The recipient of several prestigious awards, she is known for her diverse range of roles and collaborations with notable figures in the film industry, as well as her work in advocacy.
Pfeiffer began her acting career with minor roles, but she gained traction after her standout performance in Scarface (1983). She followed this with roles in numerous successful films such as The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Tequila Sunrise, and Married to the Mob (both 1988). Pfeiffer’s performances in Dangerous Liaisons (1988) and The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) were met with critical acclaim, garnering her two consecutive Academy Award nominations. In the 1990s, she starred in films like The Russia House (1990) and Frankie and Johnny (1991). One of her most iconic roles was as Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992). Pfeiffer continued to act sporadically throughout the 2000s, appearing in films like What Lies Beneath (2000) and Hairspray (2007), before returning to prominence with performances in films such as Mother! (2017) and Murder on the Orient Express (2017).
Throughout her career, Pfeiffer has worked with a variety of esteemed figures in Hollywood. She starred alongside Al Pacino in Scarface and later in Frankie and Johnny. In The Witches of Eastwick, she worked with Jack Nicholson, Cher, and Susan Sarandon. She also shared the screen with Jeff Bridges and Beau Bridges in The Fabulous Baker Boys, and with Sean Connery in The Russia House. She played opposite Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito in Batman Returns. Other notable collaborations include Matthew Modine, Dean Stockwell, and Mercedes Ruehl in Married to the Mob, as well as Mel Gibson and Kurt Russell in Tequila Sunrise.
Pfeiffer’s performances have earned her significant recognition. She has received a Golden Globe Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2007, she was awarded a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her portrayal of Madame Marie de Tourvel in Dangerous Liaisons won her the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. For her role in The Fabulous Baker Boys, she won a Golden Globe Award. She also received multiple Golden Globe nominations for her performances in other films such as Married to the Mob, The Russia House, and Frankie and Johnny.