Frances McDormand
American actress
- Age
- 69years old
- Born
- 23 June 1957Chicago, Illinois
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Cancer
- Years active
- 1984–2024
Known for
About Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand is an American actress. They were born on 23 June 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. Their career spans 39 titles, among them Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) and Burn After Reading (2009).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Frances McDormand is Blood Simple (1984); in all, 37 films and 2 TV shows over 40 years. They have worked as actress in 38 and producer in 4. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), with 131 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 12 titles. The person they have worked with most is Joel Coen, on 10 films, among them Burn After Reading and Hail, Caesar!.
Latest work
Full filmography (39)- 2024
- 2023
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019–
Good Omens TV
Dios, 6 episodes
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Where to watch Frances McDormand
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2011
- 2012
- 2009
- 2017
- 2015
- 2012
- 2016
- 1996
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Frances McDormand films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- North Country 2005
- Mississippi Burning 1988
- Fargo 1996
- Isle of Dogs 2018
- Miller's Crossing 1990
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Joel Coen 1984–present
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026), Actor Awards (2000–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 3 wins5 nominations
- Golden Globes 1 win6 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 2 wins4 nominations
- Actor Awards 2 wins5 nominations
- Emmy Awards 1 win1 nomination
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Questions about Frances McDormand
How old is Frances McDormand?
Frances McDormand is 69 years old: born on 23 June 1957 in Chicago, Illinois.
Who is Frances McDormand's partner?
Frances McDormand has been married to Joel Coen since 1984.
What are the best Frances McDormand films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Frances McDormand films are North Country (2005, 8.9), Mississippi Burning (1988, 8.7) and Fargo (1996, 8.5).
How many films and TV shows has Frances McDormand been in?
MovieNCo lists 37 films and 2 TV shows for Frances McDormand, from Blood Simple (1984) to Wolfs (2024).
How many awards has Frances McDormand won?
Frances McDormand has won 9 awards from 21 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 3 of 5; Golden Globes, 1 of 6; BAFTA Awards, 2 of 4; Actor Awards, 2 of 5. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Frances McDormand's star sign?
Frances McDormand is a Cancer: born on 23 June.
Page reviewed on 23 June 2023.