Deborah Kara Unger facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Deborah Kara Unger
Deborah Kara Unger at a film premiere in 2007
Born	(1966-05-12) 12 May 1966 (age 59) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1989–present

Deborah Kara Unger (born on May 12, 1966) is a Canadian actress. She is well-known for her roles in many movies. Some of her famous films include Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994), Crash (1996), The Game (1997), Payback (1999), The Hurricane (1999), White Noise (2005), and Silent Hill (2006). She has been acting since 1989.

Early Life and Education

Deborah Kara Unger was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her mother worked with nuclear materials, and her father was a doctor specializing in women's health. Deborah made history by being the first Canadian student accepted into Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art. This is a very famous school for actors.

Acting Career Highlights

After finishing her studies, Deborah started working in Australian movies and TV shows. One of her early roles was in Bangkok Hilton alongside famous actress Nicole Kidman.

In the early 1990s, Deborah returned to North America. She appeared in the TV mini-series Hotel Room in 1993. A year later, she starred in Highlander III: The Sorcerer with Christopher Lambert.

Deborah then acted with Michael Douglas in the exciting movie The Game, directed by David Fincher. In 1998, she played Ava Gardner in the TV movie The Rat Pack. The next year, 1999, was very busy for her. She appeared in Payback with Mel Gibson, The Hurricane with Denzel Washington, and the award-winning movie Sunshine.

In the early 2000s, Deborah worked on many independent films. These are movies made outside of the big Hollywood studios. Some of these films include Signs and Wonders, Thirteen, and Stander. In 2002, she had a main role in Between Strangers with Sophia Loren and Mira Sorvino. For her performance in this movie, she was nominated for a Genie Award. This award recognizes the best acting in Canadian films.

From 2005 to 2010, Deborah continued to appear in various films. These included White Noise, Silent Hill, 88 Minutes, and The Way. She also appeared in the music video for "Jesus of Suburbia" by the band Green Day. In 2011, she starred in the TV series Combat Hospital. In 2012, she played her role as Dahlia Gillespie again in the horror movie sequel Silent Hill: Revelation.

Film Roles

Television Roles

Video Game Roles

Music Video Appearances

Awards and Recognitions

Deborah Kara Unger has won several awards for her acting. Here are some of them: