Blyth Danner is a native of Philadelphia and an American actress. It became widely known thanks to the films “Meet the Fockers” and “Husbands and Wives”. Also in the arsenal of the actress more than fifty works, many of which deserve special attention.
If someone did not know, the actress is the mother of the more recognizable and popular daughter Gwyneth Paltrow. Blythe was married to the famous producer Bruce Paltrow, who passed away without defeating cancer.
The early years of young Blythe
The future star of theater and cinema was born on February 3, 1943. The actress has a sister, Dorothy and brother Harry, who is an actor and an opera singer. The girl graduated from high school in Newtown well, after which she graduated with honors from the Bard Art College. Almost immediately after graduation, a young but ambitious actress began working in the theater, some productions with her participation took place on Broadway.
One of the first works of the actress on television - the picture "1776" (1976). Then she got a small episode in the famous "Colombo", where she worked in tandem with Peter Falk. In 1972, the actress first appeared on the big screen, playing a leading female role in the film "Kill the Clown".
Hard work of the beginning star
The beginning of the 1970s for the actress was the time for the start of an acting career, so the list of film works by Danner began to grow rapidly:
- "Beloved Molly" (1974). Danner play the girl Molly whom two friends love. In the picture, the actress worked with the beautiful and young Susan Sarandon.
- The World of the Future (1976). Here, the actress was on the same set with Peter Fonda.
- The Great Santini (1979). This picture is an adaptation of Pat Conroy's novel.
- "Inside the Third Reich" (1982). The picture is based on the biography of one prisoner - Albert Speer, who was sentenced to 20 years for war crimes.
- An Unclean Conscience (1985).
- "Memories of Brighton Beach" (1986). This film tells the story of a Jewish family who, living in poverty, does not forget about the humor and joys of life.
- "The Prince of Tides" (1991) - a film adaptation of one of Pat Conroy's novels.
- "The Fan" (1994).
- Crazy City (1997).
- The X-Files (1998).
- “Do Not Look Back” (1998). The film tells the story of a girl whose life is established and everything is in order, but after the appearance of the former everything changes.
- "Forces of nature" (1999).
- "Love Letter" (1999).
Leading roles and films by Blythe Danner in the 2000s
In 2000, the film "Meet the Parents" was released on television, thanks to which the actress became more popular and recognizable. Here, a mega-pop actor Robert De Niro became a colleague in the Danner workshop. The actress also appeared in the sequels of the film in 2004 and 2010.
The actress’s work in television series such as When We Were Adults, Will and Grace, and Doctor Huff is also known, for which Danner was highly appreciated.
After entering the big screens of the comedy Meet the Fockers in 2004, Blythe Danner, who played Dina Burns, was a resounding success. Further, the actress appeared in the drama "Farewell Kiss" screenwriter Paul Haggis, who is the author of "Million Dollar Baby" and "Clash".
In 2011, the actress played in the heavy psychological film "A Teacher for a Substitute," starring Adrien Brody. In the same year, a fantastic comedy film "Sex: The Secret Material" was released, where the actress got the role of Tara. Colleagues on the set were very prominent people: Sigourney Weaver, Jason Bateman, Simon Pegg.
In 2012, two films featuring Blythe were released: the drama "Lucky" and the comedy melodrama "Hello, I have to go." The next work of the actress took place already in 2015, in the tragicomedy "I Will See You in My Dreams." After the actress “lay down” for three years, and in 2018 a new film with the participation of Blythe Danner - “What did they have?” Is expected. The main roles in the film were invited by the actors Taissa Farmig, Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon.
Interesting facts about the actress
- In 1992, she starred with her daughter in the film "Cruel doubts."
- In 2003, the actress again appeared with Gwyneth in the film "Sylvia", in which she played the role of the mother of the main character. The main role was Gwyneth.
- He takes an active part in the activities of the Organization for the Protection of the Environment.
- Particular attention is paid to the Cancer Foundation and is a member of it.
- In 2005, Blythe was nominated three times for the Emmy Award, which was due to her participation in three excellent series: "When We were Adults," "Doctor Huff" and "Will and Grace."
- The actress nevertheless received an Emmy Award for participating in the series Dr. Huff, and twice: in 2005 and 2006.