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My Take
Zoë Wanamaker is, for me, the model of an actor who trusts craft over flash. American-born but devoted to the British stage, she built her name with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, earned a Laurence Olivier Award and was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen. Multiple Tony and BAFTA nominations confirm the breadth. Whether on film, on stage or lending her voice, she brings a grounded, steely presence that anchors every scene. I deeply trust performers who win you over with substance rather than spectacle, and she is exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zoë Wanamaker
- Name (Japanese)
- ゾーイ・ワナメイカー
- Reading
- ぞーい・わなめいかー
- Born
- May 13, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / voice actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Laurence Olivier Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Zoë Wanamaker born?
Born May 13, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Zoë Wanamaker from?
Zoë Wanamaker is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Zoë Wanamaker do?
Zoë Wanamaker works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, voice actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.