Reese Witherspoon

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Reese Witherspoon close-up arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere for 'Four Christmases' at the Grauman's Chinese Theater on November 20, 2008
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AKA: Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon
Nationality: American
Birthdate: 03/22/1976
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

biography

Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress Reese Witherspoon made her mark as a smart, driven and self-respecting actress who refused to take the easy road to stardom with mindless teen flicks and broad comedies. Her sturdy Southern upbringing by an academic family was evident in the focus and confidence she brought to her first starring film role at the age of 14. Uncommon comedic talent paired with her high energy and charismatic spirit first caught critical notice in 1996’s indie cult hit “Election,” and by 2001, she assumed the role of one of the few box office leading ladies who could open a Continued

Credits

Susan Murphy / Ginormica
2009
Kate Kingsberry
2008
Producer
2008
Isabella Fields El-Ibrahimi
2007
June Carter
2005
Elizabeth
2005
Becky Sharp
2004
Executive Producer
2003
Melanie Carmichael
2002
Cecily Cardew
2002
(TV Show)
2002-2002
of Greata Wolfcastle
2002
Elle Woods
2001
of Serena
2001
Evelyn Williams
2000
(TV Show)
2000-2000
Lissa
1999
Tracy Flick
1999
Annette Hargrove
1999
Jennifer/Mary Sue
1998
Mel Ames
1998
Vanessa
1996
Nicole Walker
1996
Nonnie Parker
1993
Producer
Karen Morris
Dani Trant
Wendy Pfister
Ivy Miller

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Raised in Nashville, Tennessee
1983 
Began acting in local commercials at age seven
1991 
Film debut in "The Man in the Moon"; also marked first on-screen kiss
1991 
TV acting debut in Lifetime movie "Wildflower"; directed by Diane Keaton
1993 
First starring role, "A Far Off Place"
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