Biography
Still in her final year at the famous Julliard School of Drama, McGillis was cast in the quirky black comedy "Reuben, Reuben" (1983). And while her debut may not have been a box office hit, it would attract the attention of the director of her next film, "Witness" (1985), which most certainly was a success. As well received as McGillis' pairing with Harrison Ford was in that Oscar-nominated film, her next appearance - this time alongside …
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Career Milestones
2012 | Acted in the horror feature "The Innkeepers" | |
2010 | Appeared in the film "Stake Land," which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival | |
2008 | Joined the cast of Showtime's "The L Word" for its fifth season | |
2004 | Appeared in the stage play "The Graduate" as Mrs. Robinson | |
2000 | Cast as a lesbian in the thriller "The Monkey's Mask" | |
1999 | Cast in a supporting role of Val Kilmer's sister in romantic drama "At First Sight" | |
1994 | Starred in first miniseries, "In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride and Madness" (CBS) | |
1994 | Made Broadway debut in a revival of "Hedda Gabler" | |
1992 | Played the second wife of Babe Ruth (John Goodman) in biopic "The Babe" | |
1991 | Produced and starred in "The Awakening" | |
1988 | Cast as district attorney Kathryn Murphy opposite Jodie Foster in "The Accused" | |
1987 | Co-starred with Timothy Hutton in "Made in Heaven" | |
1986 | Starred with Tom Cruise in the action feature "Top Gun" | |
1985 | Landed breakthrough role opposite Harrison Ford in "Witness" | |
1984 | Made TV-movie debut in "Sweet Revenge" (CBS) | |
1983 | Made feature film debut in "Reuben, Reuben" | |
1982 | Understudied the role of Dona Elvire for the New York Shakespeare Festival production of "Don Juan" | |
| Received first acting award for her high school production of "The Serpent" | ||
Awards
1985 | BAFTA Award for Actress In a Leading Role in Witness |
1985 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in Witness |