How Tatum O'Neal built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Tatum O'Neal is an American actress who achieved early fame and recognition. At just 10 years old, she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Paper Moon," making her the youngest person to ever win a competitive Oscar. Following this success, she starred in films like "The Bad News Bears," "Nickelodeon," and "Little Darlings." Later in her career, she also took on guest roles in popular television series such as "Sex and the City," "8 Simple Rules," and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."
In autumn 1972, during the filming of Paper Moon, Tatum O'Neal turned nine years old.
In May 1973, the film Paper Moon, starring Tatum O'Neal as Addie Loggins, was released. She played a child con artist being tutored by a Depression-era grifter played by her father.
On April 2, 1974, Tatum O'Neal won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Paper Moon. She also won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress, becoming the youngest ever to win a competitive Academy Award.
In 1976, Tatum O'Neal starred in The Bad News Bears with Walter Matthau and co-starred in Nickelodeon with her father.
In 1978, Tatum O'Neal starred in International Velvet with Christopher Plummer and Anthony Hopkins.
In 1980, Tatum O'Neal starred in Little Darlings with Kristy McNichol and co-starred in Circle of Two with Richard Burton.
In 1984, Tatum O'Neal appeared as the title character in the Faerie Tale Theatre episode "Goldilocks and the Three Bears".
In 1996, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film Basquiat as Cynthia Kruger.
In 2005, Tatum O'Neal began a recurring role as Maggie Gavin in the firehouse drama series Rescue Me, portraying the sister of Tommy Gavin.
From 2006, Tatum O'Neal portrayed Blythe Hunter in the MyNetworkTV drama Wicked Wicked Games.
In 2007, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film My Brother opposite Nashawn Kearse and Vanessa Williams.
In 2008, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the Lifetime film Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal, portraying the mother of the main character.
In 2021, Tatum O'Neal appeared in the film Not to Forget, which aimed to raise awareness for Alzheimer's disease.