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Hilary Swank
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Actor Born: July 30, 1974 in Lincoln, NE Biography:A professional actress since the age of 16, when she moved to Los Angeles from Bellingham, WA, "Hilary Swank" first appeared onscreen in 1992's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Two years later, she earned a rudimentary degree of fame when she was picked to star in "The Next Karate Kid", but this recognition proved fleeting. Swank subsequently appeared in a number of minor films and did a year-long stint on "Beverly Hills 90210". In 1999, however, she won both acclaim and recognition for her lead role in "Kimberly Peirce"'s independent drama "Boys Don't Cry". Based on the real-life story of Brandon Teena, a woman whose decision to lead her life as a man met with dire consequences, "Boys Don't Cry" was one of the year's most lauded films, with particular praise going to Swank for her stunning performance. She went on to win a number of honors for her work in the film, including Golden Globe and Academy Awards... Full Biography
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