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Brittany Murphy
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Also known as Brittany Anne Murphy-Monjack, Brittany Murphy-Monjack, Brittany Anne Murphy, Brittany Bertolotti

Brittany Anne Murphy-Monjack was an American actress and singer, known for her equal mastery of the comedy and drama genres. Her famed roles include Tai Frasier in the teen film Clueless (1995), Alex Latourno in 8 Mile (2002), Daisy Randone in Girl, Interrupted (1999), Molly Gunn in Uptown Girls (2003), Sarah in Just Married (2003), and Gloria in Happy Feet (2006).

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Brittany Murphy was an American actress and singer who became well-known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles, appearing in popular films like *Clueless*, *8 Mile*, and *Girl, Interrupted*. She matters as a notable entertainer whose performances in these films left a mark on popular culture during the 1990s and 2000s.

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Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Brittany Anne Murphy-Monjack (née Bertolotti; November 10, 1977 – December 20, 2009) was an American actress and singer. Born in Atlanta, Murphy moved to Los Angeles as a teenager and pursued a career in acting. Her breakthrough role was as Tai Frasier in Clueless (1995), followed by supporting roles in independent films such as Freeway (1996) and Bongwater (1998). She made her stage debut in a…

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  • An SNL Thanksgiving — (archive footage)2024
  • Gone Before Her Time: Brittany Murphy — Self (archive footage)2023
  • What Happened, Brittany Murphy? — Self (archive footage)2021
  • Brittany Murphy: An ID Mystery — Self (archive footage)2020
  • Something Wicked — Susan Webb2014
  • Abandoned — Mary2010
  • MegaFault — Dr. Amy Lane2009
  • Across the Hall — June2009
  • Deadline — Alice Evans2009
  • Nora Roberts' Tribute — Cilla McGowan2009

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Type
Person
Gender
Female
Country
United States
Active from
1977
Active to
2009

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Instance of
human
Given name
Brittany
Family name
Murphy
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Atlanta
Place of death
Los Angeles
Spouse
Simon Monjack
Occupation
musician
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Religion
Christianity
Notable work
Just Married
Genre
electronica
Instrument
voice
Image
Brittany Murphy.jpg
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place of burial
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Commons category
Brittany Murphy
date of birth
1977-11-10
date of death
2009-12-20
manner of death
natural causes
Commons gallery
Brittany Murphy
nominated for
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast
start of work period
1991-00-00
end of work period
2009-00-00
birth name
Brittany Anne Bertolotti
writing language
English language
pseudonym
Brittany
medical condition
type-1 diabetes
name in native language
Brittany Murphy
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Brittany Anne Murphy-Monjack (née Bertolotti; November 10, 1977 – December 20, 2009) was an American actress and singer, known for her equal mastery of the comedy and drama genres. Her famed roles include Tai Frasier in the teen film Clueless (1995), Alex Latourno in 8 Mile (2002), Daisy Randone in Girl, Interrupted (1999), Molly Gunn in Uptown Girls (2003), Sarah in Just Married (2003), and Gloria in Happy Feet (2006).

Murphy was born in Atlanta; her parents, Angelo Bertolotti and Sharon Murphy, divorced when she was three years old. She moved to Los Angeles as a teenager and began her acting career at thirteen. Her breakthrough role was Tai Frasier in Clueless (1995), followed by supporting roles in independent films such as Freeway (1996) and Bongwater (1998). She made her theatrical debut in a Broadway production of Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge in 1997, before starring as Daisy Randone in Girl, Interrupted (1999) and Lisa Swenson in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999).

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