Julia Roberts

American actress (born 1967)
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Summary

Julia Roberts was born on October 28, 1967[1], in Smyrna[2]. She has worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], film producer[5], model[6], and stage actor[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Atlanta[8]
  • Father: Walter Grady Roberts[9]
  • Mother: Betty Lou Bredemus[10]
  • Spouse: Daniel Moder[11]
  • Child: Hazel Patricia Moder[12], Phinnaeus Walter Moder[13], Henry Daniel Moder[14], Finn Moder[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[16]
  • Native language: English[17]
  • Occupation: voice actor[18], actor[19]
  • Educated at: Campbell High School[20], Georgia State University[21], Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[22], Saint Monica Catholic High School[23]
  • Award received: Academy Award for Best Actress[24], Donostia Award[25], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[26], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[27], BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role[28], Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[29], Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year[30], Jupiter Awards[31], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[32], Honorary César[33], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role[34]
  • Religion or worldview: Hinduism[35], Buddhism[36], Eastern Orthodoxy[37], Catholicism[38]
  • Sex or gender: female[39]
  • Unmarried partner: Kiefer Sutherland[40]
  • Handedness: left-handedness[41]
  • Family name: Roberts[42]
  • Given name: Julia[43], Fiona[44]
  • Medical condition: stuttering[45]

Why It Matters

She has been cited as an influence by Reese Witherspoon[46], an actor[47], b. 1976[48], of United States[49], awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress[50].

FAQs

Where was Julia Roberts born?

Julia Roberts was born in Smyrna[2].

Who were Julia Roberts's parents?

Julia Roberts's father was Walter Grady Roberts[9]. Julia Roberts's mother was Betty Lou Bredemus[10].

Who was Julia Roberts married to?

Julia Roberts's spouses include Daniel Moder[11].

What did Julia Roberts do for work?

Julia Roberts worked as a television actor[3], film actor[4], film producer[5], model[6], and stage actor[7].

Where did Julia Roberts go to school?

Julia Roberts was educated at Campbell High School[20], Georgia State University[21], Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute[22], and Saint Monica Catholic High School[23].

What awards did Julia Roberts receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actress[24], Donostia Award[25], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[26], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy[27].

Who did Julia Roberts influence?

Julia Roberts has been cited as an influence by Reese Witherspoon[46].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu. gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . soirmag.lesoir.be. soirmag.lesoir.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [20] ↑ . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
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  18. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [19] ↑ . Deutsche Synchronkartei. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  36. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [33] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Instagram. wikidata.org.
  41. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  42. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  43. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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