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American-born British actress

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Born
( 1949-05-13 ) 13 May 1949 (age 77) , New York City, U.S.
Citizenship
United States United Kingdom
Alma mater
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1970–present
Spouse
Gawn Grainger ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. November 1994</span>"}]]}'>1994 ; died 17 May 2025</span>"}]]}'>2025 ) ​
Father
Sam Wanamaker
Relatives
Marc Wanamaker (cousin)
Website
zoewanamaker .com

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Official website
www.zoewanamaker.com
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Zoë Wanamaker
date of birth
1949-05-13
start of work period
1973-00-00
name in native language
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Zoë Wanamaker (born 13 May 1949) is an American-born British actress who has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. Wanamaker was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2001 by Queen Elizabeth II. She has received numerous accolades including a Laurence Olivier Award and nominations for three BAFTA Awards, and four Tony Awards.

A nine-time Olivier Award nominee, she won for Once in a Lifetime (1979) and Electra (1998). She has also received four Tony Award nominations for her work on Broadway; for Piaf (1981), Loot (1986), Electra (1999), and Awake and Sing! (2006).

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