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Amy Madigan was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States on September 11, 1950. Amy Madigan is listed as a singer, stage actor and television actor. The age as of 2026 is 76. Schooling on record includes Marquette University. Listed accolades include Theatre World Award (1987), Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award (1984) and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film (1989).
My Take
Amy Madigan is, to me, the model of the great character actor, the kind who quietly steals scenes from the leads. Born in Chicago in 1950 and trained at Marquette, she has worked across stage, film, television, and music with a craftsman's range, picking up a Golden Globe and a Theatre World Award along the way. She chose the path of the indispensable supporting player rather than the marquee star, and her fierce, grounded turn in Field of Dreams lingers in the memory long after the credits. Honestly, I trust actors like her, who burrow fully into each role, more than most headliners. That Chicago-bred toughness gives her work real flavor.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Amy Madigan
- Name (Japanese)
- エイミー・マディガン
- Reading
- えいみー・までぃがん
- Born
- September 11, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- singer / stage actor / television actor / film actor / film producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Marquette University
Awards & achievements
- 1987 Theatre World Award
- 1984 Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award
- 1989 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Amy Madigan born?
Born September 11, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Amy Madigan from?
Amy Madigan is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Amy Madigan do?
Amy Madigan works as singer, stage actor, television actor, film actor, film producer.
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