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My Take
Minnie Driver has always struck me as the rare performer who refuses to be just one thing. Her Skylar in Good Will Hunting could have been a stock love interest; instead she made the character the moral anchor of the film. Add a genuine singing career, producing work, and memorable voice acting in Tarzan, and you get someone who treats versatility as a discipline rather than a hedge. What I respect most is her longevity without reinvention gimmicks — she has stayed compelling for three decades simply by being intelligent on screen. British wit, an American career, and a sensibility that is wholly her own.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Minnie Driver
- Name (Japanese)
- ミニー・ドライヴァー
- Reading
- みにー・どらいゔぁー
- Born
- January 31, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- Marylebone, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / film producer / singer-songwriter / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Genie Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Good Will Hunting | — | |
| Notable work | Tarzan | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Minnie Driver born?
Born January 31, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Minnie Driver from?
Minnie Driver is from Marylebone, United Kingdom.
What does Minnie Driver do?
Minnie Driver works as television actor, film actor, film producer, singer-songwriter, actor.
What is Minnie Driver known for?
Notable works include Good Will Hunting, Tarzan.
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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.