Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Amy Irving
Discover the career path of Amy Irving, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Amy Irving is an American actress and singer recognized for her work across film, stage, and television. She has received critical acclaim, including an Obie Award and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award, highlighting her significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
1965: Walk-on Role in The Country Wife
In 1965, Amy Irving had a walk-on role in the Broadway show The Country Wife at age 12, selling a hamster in a crowd scene.
1965: Broadway Debut in "The Country Wife"
In 1965, Amy Irving made her Broadway debut in "The Country Wife" at the age of 13.
1966: Performance in "The Country Wife"
In 1966, Amy Irving continued her performance in "The Country Wife" on Broadway, which began in 1965.
1975: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet
In 1975, Amy Irving played Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the Los Angeles Free Shakespeare Theatre.
1976: Feature film debut in Carrie
In 1976, Amy Irving made her feature film debut in Brian De Palma's film, Carrie.
1978: Lead Role in The Fury
In 1978, Amy Irving had a lead role in The Fury, a supernatural thriller film.
1980: Broadway production of Amadeus and film Honeysuckle Rose
In 1980, Amy Irving appeared in a Broadway production of Amadeus and in the film Honeysuckle Rose.
1980: Starring in The Competition and Honeysuckle Rose
In 1980, Amy Irving starred with Richard Dreyfuss in The Competition and also appeared in Honeysuckle Rose, marking her on-screen singing debut.
1982: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at Seattle Repertory Theatre
From 1982 to 1983, Amy Irving reprised her role as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the Seattle Repertory Theatre.
1983: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at Seattle Repertory Theatre
From 1982 to 1983, Amy Irving reprised her role as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet at the Seattle Repertory Theatre.
1983: Featuring in Yentl and receiving an Academy Award nomination
In 1983, Amy Irving featured in Barbra Streisand's directorial debut, Yentl, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
1983: Nomination for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Yentl
In 1983, Amy Irving was cast in Barbra Streisand's musical epic Yentl and was subsequently nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.
1984: Co-starring in Micki + Maude
In 1984, Amy Irving co-starred in Micki + Maude.
1988: Obie Award and Golden Globe Nomination
In 1988, Amy Irving received an Obie Award for her Off-Broadway performance in The Road to Mecca and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the comedy Crossing Delancey.
1988: Crossing Delancey and Who Framed Roger Rabbit
In 1988, Amy Irving starred in Crossing Delancey, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. In the same year, she provided the singing voice for Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
1994: Hosting the 48th Tony Awards
In 1994, Amy Irving and Anthony Hopkins hosted the 48th Tony Awards at the Gershwin Theatre in New York.
1994: Broadway production of Broken Glass
In 1994, Amy Irving appeared in the original Broadway production of Broken Glass.
1997: Appearance in Deconstructing Harry
In 1997, Amy Irving appeared in Woody Allen's Deconstructing Harry.
1997: Starring in Deconstructing Harry and The Rage: Carrie 2
In 1997, Amy Irving starred in the ensemble comedy Deconstructing Harry and reprised her role as Sue Snell in The Rage: Carrie 2.
1999: Reprising role as Sue Snell in The Rage: Carrie 2
In 1999, Amy Irving reprised her role as Sue Snell in The Rage: Carrie 2.
2000: Appearance in Traffic
In 2000, Amy Irving appeared in the film Traffic.
2001: Appearance in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In 2001, Amy Irving appeared in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
2001: Appearance in Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
In 2001, Amy Irving appeared in the independent film Thirteen Conversations About One Thing.
2002: Appearances in Tuck Everlasting and Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
In 2002, Amy Irving appeared in the films Tuck Everlasting and Thirteen Conversations About One Thing.
2006: Starring in The Coast of Utopia on Broadway
From 2006 to 2007, Amy Irving starred in the Broadway production of The Coast of Utopia.
2006: Broadway appearance in The Coast of Utopia
In 2006 and 2007, Amy Irving appeared in The Coast of Utopia at New York's Lincoln Center.
2006: A Safe Harbor for Elizabeth Bishop
In 2006, Amy Irving performed in a one-woman play, A Safe Harbor for Elizabeth Bishop.
2007: Starring in The Coast of Utopia on Broadway
From 2006 to 2007, Amy Irving starred in the Broadway production of The Coast of Utopia.
2009: Appearance in Adam
In 2009, Amy Irving appeared in the independent film Adam.
2009: Saint Joan in audio version
In 2009, Amy Irving played the title role in Saint Joan, in an audio version by the Hollywood Theater of the Ear.
October 2010: Guest-starring in House M.D.
In October 2010, Amy Irving guest-starred in "Unwritten," the third episode of the seventh season of the Fox series House M.D..
2013: Recurring role in Zero Hour
In 2013, Amy Irving appeared in a recurring role in Zero Hour.
2018: Co-starring in Unsane
In 2018, Amy Irving co-starred in the psychological horror film Unsane, directed by Steven Soderbergh.
2018: Reunion with Soderbergh in Unsane
In 2018, Amy Irving reunited with Steven Soderbergh, appearing in a supporting role in his horror film Unsane.
April 2023: Release of first album
In April 2023, Amy Irving released her first album, Born In a Trunk, featuring 10 cover songs from her life and career.
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