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My Take
Kerry Fox earned my respect with a single, fearless performance. Born in Wellington in 1966, she broke through playing writer Janet Frame in Jane Campion's An Angel at My Table, a role that won her Best Actress at the New Zealand Film and Television Awards. What I value about her is the willingness to take on demanding, unglamorous parts rather than chase easy stardom. She trained the hard way, schooled at Hutt Valley High before building a screen career that later expanded into directing. To me she embodies the quietly serious New Zealand acting tradition, the kind of performer who trusts material over image.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kerry Fox
- Name (Japanese)
- ケリー・フォックス
- Reading
- けりー・ふぉっくす
- Born
- July 30, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Horse
- Origin
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / film director
2. Background
- High school
- Hutt Valley High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kerry Fox born?
Born July 30, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Kerry Fox from?
Kerry Fox is from Wellington, New Zealand.
What does Kerry Fox do?
Kerry Fox works as actor, film actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.