Deborah Kara Unger facts for kids
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Deborah Kara Unger
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Unger at the premiere of Cassandra's Dream, Toronto International Film Festival 2007
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| Born | 12 May 1966 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Deborah Kara Unger is a talented Canadian actress. She was born on May 12, 1966. 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), and Silent Hill (2006).
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Early Life and Education
Deborah Kara Unger grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her mother worked with nuclear waste, and her father was a doctor who specialized 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.
Starting Her Acting Career
After finishing her studies, Deborah Kara Unger began working steadily in Australian movies and TV shows. One of her early roles was in Bangkok Hilton, where she acted alongside Nicole Kidman. In the early 1990s, she returned to North America. She appeared in David Lynch's TV mini-series Hotel Room in 1993. A year later, she starred with Christopher Lambert in Highlander III: The Sorcerer.
Big Roles and Famous Movies
Deborah's career really took off with the 1996 movie Crash, directed by David Cronenberg. After Crash, she starred with Michael Douglas in the exciting movie The Game. This film was directed by David Fincher.
In 1998, she played the famous actress 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. She also acted in The Hurricane with Denzel Washington. Plus, she was part of the cast in the award-winning movie Sunshine.
Independent Films and Later Work
In the early 2000s, Deborah Kara Unger acted in 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. In this movie, she acted alongside Sophia Loren and Mira Sorvino. For her performance in Between Strangers, she was nominated for a Genie Award. This award recognizes the best acting in Canadian films.
From 2005 to 2010, Unger continued to appear in various films. These included White Noise, Silent Hill, and The Way. She also appeared in a music video for the song "Jesus of Suburbia" by the band Green Day. In 2011, she took on a main role in the TV series Combat Hospital. In 2012, she played her character Dahlia Gillespie again in the horror movie sequel Silent Hill: Revelation.
Awards and Recognition
Deborah Kara Unger has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- In 2000, she won a Citation of Excellence for Ensemble Cast Performance at the Seattle International Film Festival for her work in The Weekend.
- She was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Supporting Actress for Sunshine in 2000.
- In 2003, she won the Libertas Award at the Dubrovnik International Film Festival.
- She won Best Actress at the Method Fest in 2004 for her role in Emile.
- In 2005, she was named Best Actress at the Málaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema for One Point O.
- She received the Half-Life Award at the Action on Film International Film Festival in 2010.
These awards show how much her talent and hard work are appreciated in the film industry.
Images for kids
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Unger at the premiere of Cassandra's Dream, Toronto International Film Festival 2007
See also
In Spanish: Deborah Kara Unger para niños
