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Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 21, 1973
Age52
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Juliette Lewis's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacOx
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForAcademy Award-nominated role in 'Cape Fear' (1991), and films such as 'Natural Born Killers', 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape', and leader of the rock band Juliette and the Licks.

Intro

Juliette Lewis is an American actress and singer, widely recognized for her intense and eclectic roles in both independent and mainstream films. She gained prominence in the early 1990s with her Oscar-nominated performance in 'Cape Fear' and has since built a diverse career in film, television, and music.

Early Life & Background

Juliette Lewis was born into a show business family; her father, Geoffrey Lewis, was a character actor, and her mother, Glenis Duggan Batley, was a graphic designer. She began acting at a young age and was legally emancipated from her parents at age 14 to pursue her acting career full-time.

Career Highlights

  • Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Cape Fear' (1991)
  • Starred in critically acclaimed films such as 'Natural Born Killers' (1994), 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' (1993), and 'Kalifornia' (1993)
  • Lead singer of the rock band Juliette and the Licks
  • Recurring and starring roles in TV series such as 'Secrets and Lies', 'Wayward Pines', and 'Yellowjackets'

Trivia

  • She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and dynamic screen presence.
  • Juliette Lewis was emancipated as a teenager to avoid child labor laws interfering with her acting work.
  • She has collaborated with prominent directors including Martin Scorsese, Oliver Stone, and Lasse Hallström.

FAQs

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How old is Juliette Lewis?

Juliette Lewis is 52 years old.

When was Juliette Lewis born?

Juliette Lewis was born the 21 June 1973.

Where is Juliette Lewis from?

Los Angeles, California, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About June 21st, 1973, in brief:

  • Historical events: The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Miller v. California, establishing the 'Miller test' to define obscene materials as those lacking serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
  • Day of the week: June 21st, 1973 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: My Love by Paul McCartney
  • #1 UK song: Can The Can by Suzi Quatro
  • Popular movie: The Sting directed by George Roy Hill

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliette_Lewis
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Juliette-Lewis
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000495/