Madeleine Stowe
Madeleine Stowe | |
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Born | Madeleine Marie Stowe Mora August 18, 1958 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Southern California |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1978–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 1 |
Madeleine Marie Stowe Mora (born August 18, 1958)[1] is an American actress. She appeared mostly on television before her role in the 1987 crime-comedy film Stakeout. She went on to star in the films Revenge (1990), Unlawful Entry (1992), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Blink (1993), 12 Monkeys (1995), The General's Daughter (1999), and We Were Soldiers (2002). For her role in the 1993 independent film Short Cuts, she won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress.
From 2011 to 2015, Stowe starred as Victoria Grayson, the main antagonist of the ABC drama series Revenge. For this role, she was nominated for the 2012 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama.
Early life
Stowe, the first of three children, was born at the
Stowe's father suffered from multiple sclerosis, and she accompanied him to all his medical treatments,[7][8] She originally aspired to become a concert pianist, taking lessons between the ages of ten and eighteen. She later explained that playing the piano was a means to escape having to socialize with other children her age. Her Russian-born music teacher, Sergei Tarnowsky, had faith in Stowe, even teaching her from his deathbed. Following his death at the age of 92, she quit, later commenting, "I just felt it was time to not be by myself anymore."
Acting career
Early years
Not being especially interested in her college classes, she volunteered to do performances at the Solaris, a
Breakthrough and film career
In 1987, Stowe appeared in her first breakthrough role in the feature film Stakeout with Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez.[9] The film debuted at No.1 at the box office.[10][11] In 1988, she played a leading role in Ciro Durán's film Tropical Snow, with David Carradine. She co-starred with Mark Harmon in the comedy Worth Winning, with Kevin Costner in the 1989 thriller Revenge, and opposite Jack Nicholson in 1990 in The Two Jakes. She played a leading role in the 1991 independent film Closet Land.[12]
In 1992, she appeared opposite
In 1994 Stowe was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World".[9][15] In 1995, Stowe was chosen by Empire as one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History".[citation needed]
Stowe postponed her acting career in 1996 to concentrate on her family life. She settled for several years in a Texas ranch, with her daughter May and husband
Recent years
Stowe's onscreen appearances became increasingly rare in the 2000s, as she focused on motherhood. She later stated in an interview : "I never thought, 'I'm retiring,' but I didn't feel that 'thing' revving in me. I was much more focused on May. It was frustrating at times, but now I see how she's turned out, I wouldn't have it any other way."[16] She occasionally appeared in some TV productions, such as Saving Milly, an adaptation of Morton Kondracke's book of the same name, of a woman diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.[18] Stowe starred in the not-picked-up Fox pilot Southern Comfort about a woman who takes over her mobster husband's business when he gets sent to prison.[19] In 2007, she appeared in the recurring role of Dr. Samantha Kohl in Jeff Goldblum's detective drama Raines on NBC, a mid-season replacement. The series was canceled after two months. In 2009 she starred in the Lifetime movie, The Christmas Hope.[14]
In 2011, Stowe announced her return and began playing Victoria Grayson, the glamorous and powerful matriarch of the Grayson family, on ABC's television drama series Revenge.[20][21] It debuted on September 21, and was picked up for a full season by ABC on October 13.[22] Stowe's portrayal of the character received critical praise,[23] and she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama for this role.[24] In April 2012, she was listed at No. 5 in People magazine's annual Most Beautiful Woman list.[25][26] The series ended in 2015 after four seasons and 89 episodes.
In May and June 2016, Stowe guest hosted primetime films on
Personal life
In 1982, Stowe married Brian Benben, whom she met on the set of the NBC miniseries The Gangster Chronicles the previous year. Now living in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, they have lived on a ranch west of Austin, near Fredericksburg, Texas.[29][2][30]
In 2008, Stowe traveled to Haiti and helped found Artists for Peace and Justice. She is on the board of directors of the foundation.[31][32]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Gangster Wars | Ruth Lasker | |
1987 | Stakeout | Maria McGuire | |
1988 | Tropical Snow | Marina | |
1989 | Worth Winning | Veronica Briskow | |
1990 | Revenge | Miryea Mendez | |
The Two Jakes | Lillian Bodine | ||
1991 | Closet Land | Victim | |
1992 | Unlawful Entry | Karen Carr | |
The Last of the Mohicans | Cora Munro | ||
1993 | Another Stakeout | Maria McGuire | Uncredited cameo |
Short Cuts | Sherri Shepard | ||
1994 | China Moon | Rachel Munro | |
Blink | Emma Brody | ||
Bad Girls | Cody Zamora | ||
1995 | 12 Monkeys | Kathryn Railly | |
1998 | The Proposition | Eleanor Barret | |
Playing by Heart | Gracie | ||
1999 | The General's Daughter | Warr. Off. Sara Sunhill | |
2001 | Impostor
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Maya Olham | |
2002 | We Were Soldiers | Julia Moore | |
Avenging Angelo | Jennifer Barrett Allieghieri | ||
2003 | Octane | Senga Wilson | aka Pulse |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1978 | Baretta | Anna | Episode: "The Marker" |
1978 | The Amazing Spider-Man | Maria Calderon | Episode: "Escort to Danger" |
1978 | The Nativity
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Mary, mother of Jesus | Movie |
1978 | The Deerslayer | Hetty Hutter | Movie |
1979 | Barnaby Jones | Diane | Episode: "School of Terror" |
1980 | Beulah Land
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Selma Kendrick Davis | Miniseries |
1980 | Little House on the Prairie | Annie Crane | Episode: "Portrait of Love" |
1981 | Trapper John, M.D. | Cassie | Episode: "Creepy Time Gal" |
1981 | The Gangster Chronicles | Ruth Lasker | Miniseries |
1984 | Amazons | Dr. Sharon Fields | Movie |
1986 | Blood & Orchids | Hester Ashley Murdoch | Movie |
2002 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Isabel Amberson Minafer | Movie |
2005 | Saving Milly | Milly Martinez | Movie |
2006 | Southern Comfort | Charlotte | Pilot |
2007 | Raines | Dr. Samantha Kohl | 5 episodes |
2009 | The Christmas Hope | Patricia Addison | Movie |
2011–2015 | Revenge | Victoria Grayson | 89 episodes |
2016 | 12 Monkeys | Lillian | Episode: "Memory of Tomorrow" |
2019 | Soundtrack | Margot Weston | 10 episodes |
2025 | Welcome to Derry | TBA | [33] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Work | Result |
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1993 | Venice Film Festival | Special Volpi Cup for Best Ensemble Cast | Short Cuts | Recipient |
1994 | National Society of Film Critics | Best Supporting Actress | Won | |
Golden Globe Awards | Special Award for Ensemble Cast (non-competitive) | Recipient | ||
1996 | Sci-Fi Universe Magazine, USA | Best Actress in a Genre Motion Picture | 12 Monkeys | Won |
Saturn Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
2000 | Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favorite Supporting Actress - Suspense | The General's Daughter | Nominated |
ALMA Awards
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Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film | Nominated | ||
2003 | American Veterans Center | Best Actress | We Were Soldiers | Won |
2005 | Imagen Awards | Best Actress | Saving Milly | Won |
2012 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Revenge | Nominated |
ALMA Awards | Favorite TV Actress – Drama | Nominated | ||
2013 | TV Guide Awards | Favorite Villain | Nominated | |
2014 | Keck School of Medicine of USC | Humanitarian Award[34] | Won |
References
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- ^ a b Wallace, Amy (February 1, 2012). "Madeleine Stowe". Los Angeles magazine. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
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- ^ "Madeleine Stowe's Second Act | MORE Magazine". More.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ^ "The Trip to Bankable", Los Angeles Times, January 30, 1994.
- ^ "Madeleine Stowe on Caring For Someone With MS". NewLifeOutlook | Multiple Sclerosis. October 23, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Biography for Madeleine Stowe". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- ^ "Stakeout' Ranks No. 1 In Box-Office Sales". The New York Times. September 2, 1987. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- ^ "Stakeout in First Place In Week's Ticket Sales". The New York Times. August 27, 1987. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
- AllRovi.
- ^ Unlawful Entry, Box Office Mojo.
- ^ a b c d e "Madeleine Stowe- Biography". Yahoo!. Retrieved February 17, 2011.
- ^ "The 50 Most Beautiful People in the World". People magazine. Retrieved February 17, 2011.
- ^ a b Madeleine Stowe: Best Revenge, People, December 12, 2011.
- ^ "Impostor - boxofficemojo". Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ^ TELEVISION REVIEW When the Course of True Love Is Derailed by Disease, March 12, 2005, The New York Times.
- ^ IN OTHER FALL PILOT NEWS..., Feb 27, 2006, TV Guide.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 15, 2011). "Madeleine Stowe Among Latest Pilot Castings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "Revenge on ABC". ABC. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (October 13, 2011). "Breaking: ABC Orders Full Seasons of Revenge and Suburgatory". TVLine. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- ^ "The New Queen of Mean: Madeleine Stowe of 'Revenge'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 8, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2011.
- ^ "Golden Globes nominations: 'The Artist' leads pack of nominees". EW.com. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ^ PEOPLE's 2012 World's Most Beautiful Woman, People, Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ Madeleine Stowe Shares Mom's Best Beauty Advice, People, April 17, 2012, Retrieved April 25, 2012.
- ^ Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (February 16, 2018). "'Mixtape': Madeleine Stowe To Co-Star In Fox Musical Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 31, 2020). "'Soundtrack' Canceled After One Season At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Tree Crushes Actress Madeleine Stowe's Car in Pacific Palisades".
- ^ Macor, Alison (June 1999). "Madeleine in the Hill Country". Texas Monthly. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "abc News". ABC News. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
- ^ "The Team - Artists For Peace And Justice web site". Retrieved November 28, 2014.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 14, 2023). "Max 'It' Prequel Series 'Welcome To Derry' Welcomes Madeleine Stowe & Stephen Rider". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Twitter / USCHealthNews: Actress Madeleine Stowe takes". Twitter.com. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
External links
- Madeleine Stowe at IMDb
- Madeleine Stowe at the TCM Movie Database
- Madeleine Stowe at AllMovie
- Madeleine Stowe at TV Guide
- Madeleine Stowe at People.com