American actress
Factsheet
Born Cynthia Ann Smith
(1957-06-23) June 23, 1957 (age 68)
Gibson City, Illinois, U.S.
(1957-06-23) June 23, 1957 (age 68)
Gibson City, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater Bethany College (B.A.)
Yale University (M.F.A.)
Yale University (M.F.A.)
Occupations Actress
producer
producer
Born Cynthia Ann Smith
(1957-06-23) June 23, 1957 (age 68)
Gibson City, Illinois, U.S.
(1957-06-23) June 23, 1957 (age 68)
Gibson City, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater Bethany College (B.A.)
Yale University (M.F.A.)
Yale University (M.F.A.)
Occupations Actress
producer
producer
Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Frances_McDormand
Frances McDormand - Wikipedia
1 week ago - Frances Louise McDormand (born Cynthia Ann Smith; June 23, 1957) is an American actress and film producer. In a career spanning over four decades, McDormand has received numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award, making her one of the few ...
IMDb
imdb.com › name › nm0000531
Frances McDormand | Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
June 19, 2021 - Actress: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Frances Louise McDormand was born on June 23, 1957, in Gibson City, Illinois. She was adopted by Canadian-born parents Noreen Eloise (Nickleson), a nurse from Ontario, and Rev.
Videos
Instagram
instagram.com › frances.mcdormand
Frances (@frances.mcdormand) • Instagram photos and videos
9,209 Followers, 23 Following, 54 Posts - Frances (@frances.mcdormand) on Instagram: "Account for Actress Frances McDormand"
YouTube
youtube.com › oscars
Oscar Winner Frances McDormand's two words: "Inclusion rider" - YouTube
Jodie Foster and Jennifer Lawrence present Frances McDormand with the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missour...
Published June 23, 2024 Views 1M
Sub, can you please explain what and why makes Frances McDormand so great. I’m honestly not trying to be rude, I just don’t get it and haven’t gotten it for awhile 🥲
Her grief was tangible in 3 Billboards. She disappeared into the role. Shined above the others in that film imo. More on reddit.com
29
0
August 14, 2025Would you be okay with Frances McDormand tying or even passing Katharine Kepburn for the most Best Actress Oscar wins ever?
My thing is Frances won 3 Oscars for playing three vastly different characters; a naive optimist in Fargo, a heart-broken hot head in 3 Billboards, and a depressed introspect in Nomadland, and all three were very deserved. It's extremely impressive. More on reddit.com
103
70
July 19, 2025After hearing Hoffman's opinion on Frances McDormand, I feel like I need to share my own negative experience that I had when I met her years ago
John Mulaney opening the 2018 Indie Spirits pretty well captures McDormand's vibe: Frances McDormand, you are no-bullshit, you are great. I bet a fun way to commit suicide would be to cut in front of her in line and then go "hey lady, relax!" More on reddit.com
127
635
July 25, 2025What your guys thoughts about Frances McDormand win for "Nomadland"??
It was a meh year. I think it was a great opportunity for Carey Mulligan to snag an Oscar. Don’t get me wrong Francis McDormand is the Mt Rushmore of female actors and this was a wonderful performance, but I just feel it wasn’t her best. More on reddit.com
117
87
July 24, 2025Rotten Tomatoes
rottentomatoes.com › celebrity › frances_mcdormand
Frances McDormand Movies & TV Shows List | Rotten Tomatoes | Rotten Tomatoes
As the good-natured, but sharp-minded sheriff on the trail of two murderers in her breakout film, "Fargo" (1996), actress Frances McDormand made a significant mark as an actress, playing one of the more unique, homespun characters in cinema history.
People
people.com › tag › frances-mcdormand
Frances McDormand, American Actress
April 25, 2022 - Frances McDormand (née Cynthia Ann Smith) is an American actress. She first gained recognition in films like 1984's Blood Simple and 1987's Raising Arizona and on television in Hill Street Blues (1985).
YouTube
youtube.com › watch
Frances McDormand & Joel Coen · Burn After Reading - YouTube
---------------------------------Frances McDormand & Joel Coen · Burn After ReadingStarr · RhinebeckJuly 14---------------------------------Post-Screening Q&...
Published July 6, 2025
Letterboxd
letterboxd.com › actor › frances-mcdormand
Films starring Frances McDormand
Frances Louise McDormand (born Cynthia Ann Smith; June 23, 1957) is an American film, stage and television actress. McDormand began her career on stage and made her screen debut in the 1984 film Blood Simple, having since appeared in several ...
Television Academy
televisionacademy.com › bios › frances-mcdormand
Frances McDormand | Television Academy
Tony and Academy Award winner Frances McDormand has had an illustrious career spanning theater, television, and film. After earning a BA in theater from Bethany College and attending the Yale School of Drama for her MFA, she made her film debut ...
The Movie Database
themoviedb.org › person › 3910-frances-mcdormand
Frances McDormand — The Movie Database (TMDB)
Frances Louise McDormand (born Cynthia Ann Smith; June 23, 1957) is an American film, stage and television actress. McDormand began her career on stage and made her screen debut in the 1984 film Blood Simple, having since appeared in several ...
Encyclopedia Britannica
britannica.com › entertainment & pop culture › actors
Frances McDormand | Biography, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
3 weeks ago - Frances McDormand (born June 23, 1957, Gibson City, Illinois, U.S.) is an American actress who was critically acclaimed for her unadorned yet magnetic interpretations of character roles in film and on television as well as on the stage.
The Guardian
theguardian.com › film › 2025 › nov › 25 › frances-mcdormand-adult-cradle-art
Frances McDormand on her adult-sized cradle art project: ‘It’s not performative, it’s experiential’ | Frances McDormand | The Guardian
3 weeks ago - The actor Frances McDormand’s three Oscar-winning performances display rare versatility but have empathy at their core.
TV Insider
tvinsider.com › people › frances-mcdormand
Frances McDormand - Actress
Frances Louise McDormand is an American film, stage and television actress. McDormand began her career on stage and made her screen debut in the 1984 film Blood Simple, having since appeared in severa
IMDb
imdb.com › name › nm0000531 › awards
Frances McDormand - Awards - IMDb
Frances McDormand becomes first actress nominated for acting and producing for the same film.
PenguinRandomhouse.com
penguinrandomhouse.com › authors › 44666 › frances-mcdormand
Frances McDormand | Penguin Random House
Frances McDormand is one of the few performers who has achieved the Triple Crown of Acting. She received the Academy Award for Best Actress for Fargo in 1997, the Tony Award for Best Actress for Good People...
Facebook
facebook.com › photo.php
A very young Frances McDormand on the set ...
We cannot provide a description for this page right now
Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Frances_McDormand
List of awards and nominations received by Frances McDormand - Wikipedia
3 weeks ago - Frances McDormand is an American actress and film producer who has received numerous accolades including four Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting."
Reddit
reddit.com › r/cinema › sub, can you please explain what and why makes frances mcdormand so great. i’m honestly not trying to be rude, i just don’t get it and haven’t gotten it for awhile 🥲
r/Cinema on Reddit: Sub, can you please explain what and why makes Frances McDormand so great. I’m honestly not trying to be rude, I just don’t get it and haven’t gotten it for awhile 🥲
August 14, 2025 -
Steve Buscemi in Fargo and Sam Rockwell in Three Billboards were far better roles, so…
Top answer 1 of 5
35
Her grief was tangible in 3 Billboards. She disappeared into the role. Shined above the others in that film imo.
2 of 5
35
To me it’s always been that her characters don’t seem like they are being played by an actor. It’s like it’s a real person. Like she doesn’t exist, only all the characters she’s played, if that makes sense.
Woman Magazine
womanmagazine.co.nz › home › health & wellness › wellness › frances mcdormand on wanting to live in an rv like her nomadland character
Frances McDormand on wanting to live in an RV like her Nomadland character - WOMAN
October 6, 2022 - Award-winning actor Frances McDormand takes viewers on a moving journey of freedom and hope. It took top honours at the Oscars, the BAFTAs and the Golden Globes this year – as well as earning the Golden Lion at the 2020 Venice Film Festival – and after watching Nomadland on Disney+, it’s ...