Biography
Sharing most of her scenes with Tom Cruise, who played the subject of her interview--a foul-mouthed, sex guru, the actress provided strong counterpoint. Her character was clearly competent, knowing how to establish a rapport with her subject and when to ask the tough questions. While Cruise earned a great deal of attention for his performance, a great deal of its success lay in Grace's understated work opposite him.
The attractive Grace first …
Career Milestones
2001 | Had featured role in "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" | |
2001 | Co-starred as determined reporter in the ABC summer series "The Beast" about a 24-hour cable news station | |
1999 | Delivered memorable turn as a TV reporter interviewing a cable sex guru (Tom Cruise) in "Magnolia" | |
| Played recurring role on the CBS medical drama "Chicago Hope" | ||
1995 | Cast as the lesbian lover of a stripper in "Headless Body in Topless Bar" | |
1995 | Appeared in supporting part in Todd Haynes' acclaimed "Safe" | |
1994 | Film debut in small role of a nurse in "Angie" | |
1992 | Co-starred in San Diego Repertory Theater production of "Spunk" | |
1992 | Played bit role in the USA Network movie "Ladykiller" | |
1991 | Acted opposite Thomas Mikal Ford in the L.A. stage production "The Rabbit Foot" | |
1990 | Had recurring role on the syndicated "Star Trek: The Next Generation" | |
| Attended high school in London | ||
| Raised in various cities in the USA and abroad | ||
Awards
2000 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Magnolia |
