Full Name: Catherine Ann Keener
Stage Name: Catherine Keener
Date of Birth: March 23, 1959
Nationality: American
Spouse and Children: Was married to Dermot Mulroney (1990–2007); has a son named Clyde Mulroney
Early Career
Catherine Keener began her film career in 1986 with a small role in About Last Night…. During the 1990s, she gained recognition in independent cinema, starring in films such as Johnny Suede (1991) and Living in Oblivion (1995).
Breakthrough Roles
Keener gained significant recognition for her role as Maxine Lund in Being John Malkovich (1999), for which she received an Academy Award nomination. She was also nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of writer Harper Lee in Capote (2005).
Films
About Last Night… (1986)
Johnny Suede (1991)
Living in Oblivion (1995)
Being John Malkovich (1999)
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
Capote (2005)
Into the Wild (2007)
Synecdoche, New York (2008)
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
The Croods (2013) (voice)
Get Out (2017)
TV series
Kidding (2018–2020) (TV series)
Brand New Cherry Flavor (2021) (TV series)
Awards and Nominations
Academy Awards: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Being John Malkovich (1999) and Capote (2005)
Golden Globe Awards: Nominated for the same performances
Emmy Awards: Nominated for An American Crime (2007)
Relevant and Interesting Facts
Keener is known for portraying complex and melancholic characters in independent films.
She has frequently collaborated with director Nicole Holofcener.
Before becoming an actress, she worked as an assistant to a casting director.
Catherine Keener remains a remarkable presence in cinema, praised for her versatility and emotional depth in her performances.