Margot Kidder is an American and Canadian actress, producer. 1991 Saturn Award Winner for her role in Superman. Kidder also starred in the films “The Amityville Horror”, “Superman-2”, in the series “Sex in Another City” and “Beyond the Possible.”
early years
Margot Kidder was born on 10/17/1948 in the city of Yellowknife in Canada. The full name of the actress is Margaret Ruth Kidder. Her mother worked as a teacher, and her father worked as a mining engineer. Margo's parents raised five children.
After leaving school, the girl decided to become an actress and went to work on television. At the end of the 60s, mostly westerns were filmed in Canada. It was with them that Margo's career began.
Carier start
In 1973, Margot Kidder played a major role in the film directed by Brian de Palma "Sisters." The painting was nominated for the Saturn Award in the category "Best Horror Movie".
After the role in “Sisters,” Margo was often invited to star in the most interesting film projects.
Soon Kidder played in two more films: Black Christmas and Quiet Day in Belfast. For her role in them, the actress was awarded the Ginny Prize, Canada's most prestigious film award.
Relocation to the USA
Having achieved success in Canada, in 1975 Margot moved to the United States to conquer Hollywood. Films such as Margaret Kidder's Reincarnation of Peter Proud, 92 Degrees in the Shadow, and The Great Waldo Pepper come out here.
After only three years, the actress is invited to the new science fiction film directed by Richard Donner "Superman."
Until 1982, the actress lived in the United States. Her last American film, “Well and a Hero”, received great commercial success. And then Margot Kidder decided to return to her homeland.
Superhero tape "Superman"
"Superman" is a film adaptation of DC's comics about the adventures of superhero Clark Kent.
Margo played the role of Lois Lane in this film. The film was a stunning success with the public. Superman was nominated for Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA.
In the wake of success, the second and third parts were released. Then the film "Superman 4: Fight for Peace" and "Superman Returns" was released. In the second, third and fourth parts, the role of Lois Lane was also played by Kidder.
Return to Canada
The first time in Canada, the actress's affairs were successful. She starred in the title role in Heart Suffering and received another Gini film award.
In the mid-eighties, the actress began to worry more and more because of her appearance. It worried her that her personal life did not add up. A significant role was played in this bipolar disorder, which Margo suffered.
The woman began to drink a lot, because of this, they began to invite her to the movies less and less. The actress was depressed. In 1990, Kidder got drunk while driving and got into a car accident. At that time, Margot starred in the movie "Nancy Drew and Daughter."
The consequences of the accident were very serious. The actress needed an operation, in addition, she was confined to a wheelchair. The film was not finished, the film studio suffered losses. Kidder sued the filming organizers.
Last years
Wheelchair bound Margot had a hard time. In the movie, the actress was no longer called. Increasingly, she played supporting roles in theatrical productions. Kidder officially filed for bankruptcy and began selling property. To earn a living, a woman gave acting lessons.
In 1996, a scandal erupted in the press around Margot Kidder. The woman first told everyone about the conspiracy that envious people were weaving around her, and then completely disappeared for three days.
Found Margot in one of the towns of California. She was dressed like a beggar and was telling something completely incoherent. Kidder was sent to a psychiatric hospital for treatment.
The press wrote a lot about the troubles Kidder got into. The creators of the Boston Common television series decided to take advantage of this. They invited Kidder to their project, so the actress returned to the profession.
In the following years, Margo appeared in the television series "Brothers and Sisters", "Touch of an Angel", in the films "Bob", "Ghost Mask", "Halloween-2", etc.
Personal life
Margot Kidder made love affairs with many influential people of her time. Among the actress's lovers were Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, director Stephen Spielberg, Brian de Palma, actor Richard Prior and others.
Kidder has been married three times. In 1975, Margaret tied the knot with screenwriter Thomas McGwain. A year later, the marriage broke up. From McGuain, the actress gave birth to a daughter, who was named Maggie.
In 1979, the actress married actor John Heard. Margaret's life did not work out with him either.
Kidder's third choice was directed by Philippe de Broca. The actress and director lived together for only a year (from 1983 to 1984).
In 2005, when the US intervened in the internal affairs of Iraq, Kidder was among the protesters. To prevent a Canadian citizen from being deported for protests from the United States, the actress received American citizenship.
Death
Kidder passed away on May 13, 2018, in her own home in Livingston, Montana. The actress was 69 years old. The body was discovered by one of Kidder's close friends.
For several months, the cause of Margo's death was hidden from the public. In August 2018, it was officially announced that the actress committed suicide by swallowing pills and taking a large dose of alcohol.