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My Take
Hilary Swank earns my respect in a way few Oscar winners do: both of her Academy Awards came from roles that demanded total physical and emotional surrender rather than glamour. Boys Don't Cry and Million Dollar Baby are punishing parts, and she went all the way into each of them. Coming from modest beginnings in Nebraska, she built her career on preparation and nerve rather than connections. I find it telling that she has never seemed interested in protecting a star image; she chases difficult material, accepts the misses, and trusts the work. That kind of artistic honesty ages far better than fame ever does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hilary Swank
- Name (Japanese)
- ヒラリー・スワンク
- Reading
- ひらりー・すわんく
- Born
- July 30, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Sehome High School
- University
- Santa Monica College
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Academy Award for Best Actress
- 2005 Academy Award for Best Actress
- 2015 BBC 100 Women
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1999 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
- 2004 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Million Dollar Baby | — | |
| Notable work | Boys Don't Cry | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hilary Swank born?
Born July 30, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Hilary Swank from?
Hilary Swank is from Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.
What does Hilary Swank do?
Hilary Swank works as television actor, film actor, actor, film producer.
What is Hilary Swank known for?
Notable works include Million Dollar Baby, Boys Don't Cry.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.