Amanda Plummer is the daughter of Canadian actor Christopher Plummer and American actress Tammy Grimes. Born on March 23, 1957, in New York City, she is a talented actress who has made a name for herself in both film and theatre.
Plummer's breakthrough role came when she starred alongside Robin Williams in The Fisher King (1991). However, she may be best remembered for her work in the Quentin Tarantino classic Pulp Fiction (1994),for which Tarantino wrote the parts of two robbers specifically for her and her partner-in-screen-crime Tim Roth.
Since that stand-out role, Plummer has continued to appear in a wide variety of films, including The Prophecy (1995),Freeway (1996),and My Life Without Me (2003). She has also appeared in the films Butterfly Kiss (1995),Pax (1994),Daniel (1983),Ken Park (2002),The Making of Plus One (2010),and Inconceivable (2008).
In addition to her film work, Plummer has had a successful career in theatre. She has performed on Broadway, garnering a Tony award and two Tony Award nominations, as well as the Outer Critics Circle Award and Drama Desk Award. She has also appeared in numerous off-Broadway and regional productions, including "A Lie of the Mind," "Killer Joe," "The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Any More," and "A Taste of Honey."
Plummer has received numerous awards and nominations for her work, including three Emmy Awards, one Emmy nomination, a Saturn Award, a DVDX nomination, a CableAce Award, and a Golden Globe nomination. She was honored with the Anti-Defamation League Award for Woman of Achievement in 1988.
In television, Plummer has appeared in a number of productions, including the filmed workshop "Core Sample - Goli Otok" and the film Red (2008). She is the recipient of three Emmy Awards, one Emmy nomination, a Cable Ace Award, and a Golden Globe nomination.
Throughout her career, Plummer has demonstrated her versatility and range as an actress, appearing in a wide variety of roles and genres. She continues to be a respected and accomplished member of the acting community.
