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Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 31, 1970
Age56
BirthplaceLondon, England, United Kingdom
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Minnie Driver's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForAcademy Award-nominated actress, best known for 'Good Will Hunting' and her work in film, television, and music.

Intro

Minnie Driver is a British-American actress and singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the mid-1990s and is best known for her roles in films such as 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Circle of Friends'. She has also had a successful career in television and music.

Early Life & Background

Minnie Driver was born Amelia Fiona Jessica Driver on January 31, 1970, in London, England. She is the daughter of Gaynor Churchward, a fabric designer and former couture model, and Charles Driver, a financier. Driver spent some of her childhood in Barbados and attended Bedales School and later the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Career Highlights

  • Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Good Will Hunting' (1997).
  • Breakout performance in 'Circle of Friends' (1995).
  • Starred in films such as 'Grosse Pointe Blank' (1997), 'An Ideal Husband' (1999), and 'The Phantom of the Opera' (2004).
  • Television work includes starring roles in 'The Riches' (earning an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination), 'About a Boy', and 'Speechless'.
  • Released several albums as a singer-songwriter.

Trivia

  • She is a dual British and American citizen.[1][2]
  • Driver has released three studio albums as a singer-songwriter.[1][2]

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Minnie Driver?

Minnie Driver is 56 years old.

When was Minnie Driver born?

Minnie Driver was born the 31 January 1970.

Where is Minnie Driver from?

London, England, United Kingdom.

On Her Birth-Day

About January 31st, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: Explorer I, the first satellite launched by the United States, was successfully placed into orbit on January 31, 1958. This event marked a significant milestone in the space race, contributing to scientific knowledge about cosmic rays and the Earth's atmosphere.
  • Day of the week: January 31st, 1970 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I Want You Back by The Jackson 5
  • #1 UK song: Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris
  • Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnie_Driver
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000378/