Biography
Former rock musician and performer turned lead and supporting player of stage, film and TV. Madigan married actor Ed Harris in 1983 and has since appeared with him in Robert Benton's "Places in the Heart" (1984) and Louis Malle's "Alamo Bay" (1985). Rather gruff-voiced and often unglamorous in manner, this attractive tomboy is not the standard Hollywood leading lady. Madigan brings a refreshing strength and earthiness to her roles. She was …
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Career Milestones
2006 | Co-starred in the indie film "Winter Passing," helmed by Adam Rapp | |
2003 | Cast as Iris Crowe in the HBO drama series "Carnivàle" | |
2002 | Cast in the HBO film, "The Laramie Project" based on the true story of an American town in the wake of the murder of Matthew Shepard | |
2000 | Portrayed Peggy Guggenheim in "Pollock," directed by and starring Ed Harris | |
1998 | Co-starred in the ensemble "With Friends Like These..." a comedy helmed by Philip Frank Messina | |
1989 | Played Kevin Costner's wife in "Field of Dreams" | |
1986 | Credited as a song performer in Walter Hill's "Crossroads" | |
1983 | Married co-star Ed Harris during the Texas shoot of "Places in the Heart" | |
1982 | Feature acting debut as star of "Love Child" opposite Beau Bridges | |
| First acting job, TV guest shot on "Hart to Hart" | ||
1970 | Settled in Los Angeles | |
| Toured the country for 10 years with rock bands performing in bars and clubs | ||
| Studied classical piano for nine years at the Chicago Conservatory | ||
| Performed in school plays and talent shows as a child | ||
Awards
1998 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female in Loved |
1989 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in Roe vs. Wade |
1989 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress In a Miniseries or Special in Roe vs. Wade |
1989 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female in The Prince of Pennsylvania |
1985 | Academy Award for Actress In a Supporting Role in Twice in A Lifetime |
1985 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in Twice in A Lifetime |
1982 | Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actress |