Kim Basinger Biography: Kim Basinger was born in Athens Georgia in 1953 and moved to New York City to become a model. However, Kim's dream was to act,
and she therefore moved to Los Angeles in 76 Her big break came when she starred opposite of Mickey Rourke in the hit movie "9 ½ Weeks". She also appeared in movies such as "Blind Date" and "Batman", and her work in the film "L.A. Confidential" netted her an Oscar. She most recently starred in "Bless the Child".
Filmography:
Aurora Island (2004)
Cellular (2004)
Door in the Floor (2003)
People I Know (2002)
8 Mile (2002)
Bless the Child (2000)
I Dreamed of Africa (2000)
L.A. Confidential (1997)
Century of Cinema, A (1994)
Prêt-à-Porter (1994)
Getaway, The (1994)
Wayne's World 2 (1993)
Real McCoy, The (1993)
1992 MTV Movie Awards (1992)
Cool World (1992)
Final Analysis (1992)
Marrying Man, The (1991)
63rd Annual Academy Awards, The (1991)
Batman (1989)
My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988)
Nadine (1987)
Blind Date (1987)
No Mercy (1986)
Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986)
Fool for Love (1985)
Natural, The (1984)
Man Who Loved Women, The (1983)
Never Say Never Again (1983)
Mother Lode (1982)
Hard Country (1981)
Killjoy (1981)
"From Here to Eternity" (1980)
"From Here to Eternity" (1979)
Katie: Portrait of a Centerfold (1978)
Ghost of Flight 401, The (1978)
Dog and Cat (1977)
"Dog and Cat" (1977)
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Nominations and Awards
Academy Awards, USA
1998
• Won, Oscar
Best Actress in a Supporting Role for L.A. Confidential (1997)
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
2001
• Nominated, Blockbuster Entertainment Award
Favorite Actress - Suspense for Bless the Child (2000)
British Academy Awards
1998
• Nominated, BAFTA Film Award
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for L.A. Confidential (1997)
Golden Apple Awards
1991
• Won, Sour Apple
Golden Globes, USA
1998
• Won, Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for L.A. Confidential (1997)
1985
• Nominated, Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for The Natural (1984)
Kudzu Film Festival
1999
• Won, Athena Award
• For her achievements in the cinematic arts.
MTV Movie Awards
1994
• Nominated, MTV Movie Award
Most Desirable Female for The Getaway (1994)
• Nominated, MTV Movie Award
Best Kiss for Wayne's World 2 (1993)
Award Shared With: Dana Carvey
1993
• Nominated, MTV Movie Award
Most Desirable Female for Cool World (1992)
1992
• Nominated, MTV Movie Award
Most Desirable Female for Final Analysis (1992)
Razzie Awards
2001
• Nominated, Razzie Award
Worst Actress for Bless the Child (2000)
• Also for I Dreamed of Africa.
1995
• Nominated, Razzie Award
Worst Actress for The Getaway (1994)
1993
• Nominated, Razzie Award
Worst Actress for Cool World (1992)
• Also for her performance in Final Analysis.
1992
• Nominated, Razzie Award
Worst Actress for The Marrying Man (1991)
1987
• Nominated, Razzie Award
Worst Actress for Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
1998
• Won, Actor
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for L.A. Confidential (1997)
• Tied with Gloria Stuart for Titanic.
• Nominated, Actor
Outstanding Performance by a Cast for L.A. Confidential (1997)
Award Shared With: James Cromwell, Russell Crowe, Danny DeVito, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey, David Strathairn
Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards
1998
• Won, SEFCA Award
Best Supporting Actress for L.A. Confidential (1997)
Kim Basinger Biography: Kim Basinger was born in Athens Georgia in 1953 and moved to New York City to become a model. However, Kim's dream was to act,
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