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Natalie Portman: Summary

Recent Role:
Guest on Late Show with David Letterman
Gender:
Female
Birthday:
6-9-1981
Birthplace:
Jerusalem, Israel
Birth Name:
Natalie Hershlag
Natalie Portman was born on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel as the only child of a doctor (father) and an artist (mother, who also acts as Natalie's agent). Natalie left Israel for Washington when she was only three years old. After a few more moves, her family finally settled in New York, where she lived until her graduation from high school. She graduated with honors, and her academic achievements allowed her to attend and graduate from Harvard.

At a young age, Natalie was always the little entertainer. She even put on shows during her grandfather's funeral when she was seven. She was discovered by a Revlon scout in a Long Island pizza parlor at the age of 11. She was pushed towards a career in modeling but she decided that she would rather pursue a career in acting. She was featured in many live performances, but she made her powerful film debut in the movie Léon: The Professional (1994).

That role launched her successful movie career and won her roles in such films as Heat (1995), Beautiful Girls (1996) and Mars Attacks! (1996). It wouldn't be until 1999 when she received worldwide fame as Queen Amidala in the highly anticipated $431 million grossing Prequel Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999). Natalie next starred in two critically acclaimed comedy dramas Anywhere But Here (1999), and Where the Heart Is (2000).

Since then, Portman has done more than a dozen films including the sequels 2nd and 3rd installments of the "Star Wars" movies, Cold Mountain (2003), The Darjeeling Limited (2007), and The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) playing Scarlett Johansson's sister.
Natalie Portman was born on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel as the only child of a doctor (father) and an artist (mother, who also acts as Natalie's agent). Natalie left Israel for Washington when she was only three years old. After a few more moves, her family finally settled in New York, where she lived until her graduation from high school. She graduated with honors, and her...

Red Carpet Fashion at the 81st Academy Awards: Natalie Portman

Presenter Natalie Portman looked stunning in a lilac strapless dress.

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    V for Vendetta,Closer,The Other Boleyn Girl. ...Continue »

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    kevinb4444's avatarmember since: Jul 21, 2005

    She is a good actress, but she is using her fame to try to force her views on people, just like Sarandon and Tim Robbins and many other. it's hard to respect someone who does that. ...Continue »

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    I really like Natalie Portman, but she does have some downsides. ...Continue »

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    Natalie Portman is very interesting actress! ...Continue »

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    loved her in the prequel star wars movies ...Continue »

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