April Grace

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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.

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Job Title

Actor

Born

May 12, 1962

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