Actor
Catherine Keener
Based In
United States
Origin
Miami, Florida, United States
Years Active
1986 – Present
Catherine Keener Biography
Catherine Keener – Full Information
- Full Name: Catherine Ann Keener
- Date of Birth: March 23, 1959
- Age: 67 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Actress
- Industry: Hollywood (Film & Television)
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
Family Background
- Father: Jim Keener (Real estate agent)
- Mother: Evelyn Keener
- Siblings: 4 (She is the third of five children)
Education
- College: Wheaton College, Massachusetts
- Degree: English and History
Career Highlight
| Year | Title | Role | Highlight Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Living in Oblivion | Nicole Springer | Breakthrough Indie Recognition |
| 1996 | Walking and Talking | Amelia | Lead Role Recognition |
| 1999 | Being John Malkovich | Maxine Lund | Oscar Nomination |
| 2001 | Lovely & Amazing | Michelle Marks | Critical Acclaim |
| 2002 | Adaptation | Herself | Notable Cameo |
| 2005 | Capote | Nelle Harper Lee | Oscar Nomination |
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Trish Piedmont | Commercial Success |
| 2007 | Into the Wild | Jan Burres | Widely Praised Role |
| 2008 | Synecdoche, New York | Adele Lack | Cult Classic Performance |
| 2009 | Where the Wild Things Are | Connie | Producer + Acting |
| 2010 | Please Give | Kate | Indie Award Recognition |
| 2010 | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Sally Jackson | Mainstream Film |
| 2013 | The Croods | Ugga Crood (Voice) | Animated Hit |
| 2013 | Captain Phillips | Andrea Phillips | Critically Acclaimed Film |
| 2017 | Get Out | Missy Armitage | Major Box Office + Cultural Impact |
| 2018 | Incredibles 2 | Evelyn Deavor (Voice) | Global Blockbuster |
| 2018–2020 | Kidding | Didi Perera | TV Success |
| 2021 | Brand New Cherry Flavor | Boro | OTT Popular Role |
| 2022 | The Adam Project | Maya Sorian | Sci-Fi Mainstream Role |
| 2024 | Joker: Folie à Deux | Maryanne Stewart | High-Profile Project |
Recent Activity
- 2024 – Appeared in Joker: Folie à Deux
- Upcoming – Joined the cast of Love of Your Life alongside Margaret Qualley
- 2021 – Starred in the Netflix series Brand New Cherry Flavor
- 2022 – Featured in the film The Adam Project
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Independent Spirit Award | Best Female Lead | Independent Spirit Award | Johnny Suede | Nominated |
| 1999 | Florida Film Critics Circle Award | Best Supporting Actress | Florida Film Critics Circle Award | Being John Malkovich | Won |
| 1999 | Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award | Best Supporting Actress | Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award | Being John Malkovich | Won |
| 1999 | New York Film Critics Circle Award | Best Supporting Actress | New York Film Critics Circle Award | Being John Malkovich | Won |
| 1999 | Online Film Critics Society Award | Best Supporting Actress | Online Film Critics Society Award | Being John Malkovich | Won |
| 1999 | Satellite Award | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Satellite Award | Being John Malkovich | Won |
| 1999 | Southeastern Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Southeastern Film Critics Association Award | Being John Malkovich | Won |
| 1999 | Academy Award | Best Supporting Actress | Academy Award | Being John Malkovich | Nominated |
| 1999 | Chicago Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Chicago Film Critics Association Award | Being John Malkovich | Nominated |
| 1999 | Golden Globe Award | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Golden Globe Award | Being John Malkovich | Nominated |
| 1999 | Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award | Best Supporting Actress | Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award | Being John Malkovich | Nominated |
| 1999 | Saturn Award | Best Actress | Saturn Award | Being John Malkovich | Nominated |
| 1999 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Screen Actors Guild Award | Being John Malkovich | Nominated |
| 1999 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Screen Actors Guild Award | Being John Malkovich | Nominated |
| 2001 | Independent Spirit Award | Best Female Lead | Independent Spirit Award | Lovely & Amazing | Nominated |
| 2001 | Satellite Award | Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Satellite Award | Lovely & Amazing | Nominated |
| 2005 | Boston Society of Film Critics Award | Best Supporting Actress | Boston Society of Film Critics Award | The Ballad of Jack and Rose | Won |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award | The Ballad of Jack and Rose | Won |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award | The Interpreter | Won |
| 2005 | Boston Society of Film Critics Award | Best Supporting Actress | Boston Society of Film Critics Award | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Won |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Won |
| 2005 | Boston Society of Film Critics Award | Best Supporting Actress | Boston Society of Film Critics Award | Capote | Won |
| 2005 | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award | Capote | Won |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award | Capote | Won |
| 2005 | Toronto Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Toronto Film Critics Association Award | Capote | Won |
| 2005 | Academy Award | Best Supporting Actress | Academy Award | Capote | Nominated |
| 2005 | BAFTA Award | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | BAFTA Award | Capote | Nominated |
| 2005 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award | Capote | Nominated |
| 2005 | Chicago Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Chicago Film Critics Association Award | Capote | Nominated |
| 2005 | Online Film Critics Society Award | Best Supporting Actress | Online Film Critics Society Award | Capote | Nominated |
| 2005 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Screen Actors Guild Award | Capote | Nominated |
| 2005 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Screen Actors Guild Award | Capote | Nominated |
| 2005 | Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Award | Capote | Nominated |
| 2007 | Golden Globe Award | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Golden Globe Award | An American Crime | Nominated |
| 2007 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Primetime Emmy Award | An American Crime | Nominated |
| 2007 | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award | Best Supporting Actress | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award | Into the Wild | Nominated |
| 2007 | Houston Film Critics Society Award | Best Supporting Actress | Houston Film Critics Society Award | Into the Wild | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Screen Actors Guild Award | Into the Wild | Nominated |
| 2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Screen Actors Guild Award | Into the Wild | Nominated |
| 2008 | Gotham Independent Film Award | Best Ensemble Cast | Gotham Independent Film Award | Synecdoche, New York | Won |
| 2008 | Independent Spirit Award | Robert Altman Award | Independent Spirit Award | Synecdoche, New York | Won |
| 2009 | Saturn Award | Best Actress | Saturn Award | Where the Wild Things Are | Nominated |
| 2010 | Comedy Film Award | Best Leading Actress | Comedy Film Award | Please Give | Nominated |
| 2010 | Gotham Independent Film Award | Best Ensemble Cast | Gotham Independent Film Award | Please Give | Nominated |
| 2010 | Satellite Award | Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Satellite Award | Please Give | Nominated |
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Screen Actors Guild Award | Get Out | Nominated |
About Catherine Keener
She is an American actress known for critically acclaimed roles in independent and mainstream films.
Her role in Being John Malkovich earned her an Oscar nomination.
She has received 2 Academy Award nominations.
No, she prefers to stay private and is not active on social platforms.
Recent works include Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) and The Adam Project (2022).