Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener is an American actress recognized for her roles in independent films and mainstream productions, earning two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress. After making her film debut with a one-word role as a waitress in ‘About Last Night’ in 1986, Catherine Keener solidified her presence in independent cinema. Her starring role opposite an unknown Brad Pitt in ‘Johnny Suede’ (1991) earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead. She continued to build a strong reputation with critically acclaimed performances in films such as ‘Living in Oblivion’ (1995) and ‘Walking and Talking’ (1996), the latter securing her a second Independent Spirit Award nomination.

Keener reprised her voice role in ‘The Croods: A New Age’ in 2020. She then starred in the Netflix horror-drama limited series ‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ in 2021 and appeared alongside Ryan Reynolds in the Netflix sci-fi adventure film ‘The Adam Project’ in 2022. Most recently, Keener is slated to appear in the highly anticipated ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ set for release in 2024, further cementing her reputation for diverse and impactful roles across film and television.