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Amy Madigan

Amy Marie Madigan (born September 11, 1950) is an American actress. She has acted on stage and screen, and has received a Golden Globe Award, an Academy Award, as well as nominations for an Emmy Award. She has been married to actor Ed Harris since 1983. 

Madigan made her film debut in the drama Love Child (1982), for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress. For playing a woman in a difficult marriage in the drama film Twice in a Lifetime (1985), she earned a nomination for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also acted in Love Letters (1984), Alamo Bay (1985), Nowhere to Hide (1987), Uncle Buck (1989), Field of Dreams (1989), Female Perversions (1996), Pollock (2000), and Gone Baby Gone (2007). After a lack of «meaningful roles», she gained newfound attention for her performance in the horror film Weapons (2025).

On television, Madigan portrayed Sarah Weddington in the television film Roe vs. Wade (1989), for which she won the Golden Globe Award and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. She also took roles in the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005), Grey’s Anatomy (2008–2009), and Fringe (2009). On stage, she has acted in the Off-Broadway production of The Lucky Spot (1987), for which she was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play, and a 1992 Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire in the role of Stella Kowalski.

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Amy Madigan
Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

🎂 Sep 11, 1950 (75) Chicago, Illinois, USA
Amy Madigan is an actress born in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They are widely recognised for their role in Grey's Anatomy playing Katharine Wyatt. They have also starred in Gone Baby Gone and The Hunt. Their filmography spans 81 films and 25 TV productions across 45 years, working mainly across genres like drama, mystery, horror.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Amy Madigan and where are they from?
Amy Madigan is 75 years old, born on September 11, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Amy Madigan?
Amy Madigan is best known for roles in Gone Baby Gone, The Hunt, Weapons.
How many movies has Amy Madigan been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Amy Madigan has appeared in 77 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Amy Madigan's first movie?
The career of Amy Madigan began with Crazy Times (1981).
What is Amy Madigan's most recent movie or series?
Amy Madigan's most recent release is Rebuilding, which premiered on November 14, 2025.
What TV shows has Amy Madigan appeared in?
On television, Amy Madigan has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Fringe, How to Get Away with Murder.
Does Amy Madigan have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Amy Madigan's upcoming work includes: Gladys (2028).
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Amy Madigan
Amy Madigan
1950-09-11 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Amy Marie Madigan (born September 11, 1950) is an American actress. She has acted on stage and screen, and has received a Golden Globe Award, an Academy Award, as well as nominations for an Emmy Award. She has been married to actor Ed Harris since 1983. 

Madigan made her film debut in the drama Love Child (1982), for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress. For playing a woman in a difficult marriage in the drama film Twice in a Lifetime (1985), she earned a nomination for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also acted in Love Letters (1984), Alamo Bay (1985), Nowhere to Hide (1987), Uncle Buck (1989), Field of Dreams (1989), Female Perversions (1996), Pollock (2000), and Gone Baby Gone (2007). After a lack of "meaningful roles", she gained newfound attention for her performance in the horror film Weapons (2025).

On television, Madigan portrayed Sarah Weddington in the television film Roe vs. Wade (1989), for which she won the Golden Globe Award and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. She also took roles in the HBO series Carnivàle (2003–2005), Grey's Anatomy (2008–2009), and Fringe (2009). On stage, she has acted in the Off-Broadway production of The Lucky Spot (1987), for which she was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play, and a 1992 Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire in the role of Stella Kowalski.Amy Madigan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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