Natalie Portman Biography

Natalie Portman a golden and Academy Award winning actress, proven to be one of the most versatile and talented actresses in the entertainment industry

Natalie Portman Age

Portman was born on 9th,june , 1981 at Natalie Hershlag in Jerusalem,an Israel.

Natalie Portman Career

On 18th November 1994, she made her film debut with ‘Léon:, The Professional’, a thriller directed by Luc Besson. After she signed the film, in order to protect her family identity, she took her grandmother’s maiden name ‘Portman’.

In 1995 ,she starred in the American comedy film, ‘Anywhere but Here’, which was directed by Wayne Wang. The film was based on a novel of the same name. In 2000, she played the role of ‘Novalee Nation’, a seventeen year old pregnant girl, who was abandoned by her boyfriend in the film, ‘Where the Heart Is’.

The film was In November 1999, she starred in the American comedy film, ‘Anywhere but Here’, which was directed by Wayne Wang. The film was based on a novel of the same name. In 2000, she played the role of ‘Novalee Nation’, a seventeen year old pregnant girl, who was abandoned by her boyfriend in the film, ‘Where the Heart Is’. The film was the directorial debut of Matt Williams.

In 2001, she played ‘Nina’ in the play, ‘The Seagull’, which opened at Central Park as a part of the New York Shakespeare Festival. The play also starred Meryl Streep. In 2002, she reprised her role in the sequel of the ‘Star Wars’ movie, ‘Star Wars Episode II: Attack of The Clones’.

Film critics reviewed the film positively debut of Matt Williams.In November 1999, she starred in the American comedy film, ‘Anywhere but Here’, which was directed by Wayne Wang. The film was based on a novel of the same name.

In 2000, she played the role of ‘Novalee Nation’, a seventeen year old pregnant girl, who is abandoned by her boyfriend in the film, ‘Where the Heart Is’. The film was the directorial debut of Matt Williams. In 1996, she appeared as ‘Marty’ in the film, ‘Beautiful Girls’.

The same year, she was seen in the Woody Allen film ‘Everyone Says I Love You’ and the film, ‘Mars Attacks!’ directed by Tim Burton. In 1997, she played the role of ‘Anne Frank’ in the stage paly, ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’, which was an adaptation of the book of the same name. The play opened at the Music Box Theatre, Manhattan.

In May 1999, she starred in the epic space opera film titled, ‘Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace’. The film was a massive commercial success but received mixed reviews from the critics. In November 1999, she starred in the American comedy film, ‘Anywhere but Here’, which was directed by Wayne Wang.

The film was based on a novel of the same In 2001, she played ‘Nina’ in the play, ‘The Seagull’, which opened at Central Park as a part of the New York Shakespeare Festival. The play also starred Meryl Streep. In 2002, she reprised her role in the sequel of the ‘Star Wars’ movie, ‘Star Wars Episode II: Attack of The Clones’.

Film critics reviewed the film posit Natalie an actres has involved in some of the most successful and critically acclaimed films. She was recognized after she starred in the ‘Star Wars’ series of films. With a degree in psychology from Harvard, Natalie Portman along with her acting career, served as a guest lecturer in Columbia University on terrorism and counter-terrorism.

She has also pursued graduate courses at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is well versed in Arabic, German, Japanese and French. She served as the youngest member of the 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival jury. crowned one of the ‘50 Most Beautiful People’ by People’s Magazine, Portman is known for her trademark brown eyes, sweet voice and petite figure.

Her well known films include, ‘Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace’, ‘Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones’, ‘Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith’, ‘V for Vendetta’, ‘Black Swan’ and ‘No Strings Attached’

Natalie Portman Net Worth

Portman estimated net worth is under review

Natalie Portman Family

Natalie was born to Avner Hershlag, Israeli fertility specialist and gynaecologist and Shelley Stevens, a homemaker. In 1984 she was three, her parents immigrated to the United States from Israel. Her father,Avner Hashslag, became a medical trainee and they stayed in Washington, D.C. They later moved to Connecticut and then Jericho, New York.

Natalie Portman Husband

Natalie information about her love life is publicly unavailable. This section will be updated as soon as it is available.

Natalie Portman Education

Natalie attended Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Washington, D.C., later the Solomon Schechter Day School in Glen Cove, New York. In 1999, she graduated from the Syosset High School in Syosset, Long Island. At the age of four, she practised dancing and performed in various local troops. Moreso she attended many theatre camps during her childhood days.

She attended the American Theatre Dance Workshop in New Hyde Park, New York, where she trained in ballet and modern dance. Visited the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts in Wheatley Heights. While she worked as an actress, she attended Harvard College, where she graduated in 2003 with an A.B. degree in psychology.

In 2004, she attended the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for graduate courses.
In March 2006, Natalie served as a guest lecturer on terrorism and counterterrorism at Columbia University. She has co-authored two research papers and is proficient in Arabic, German, Japanese and French.

Natalie portman Achievements

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace’ was one of the highest grossing Star Wars films, which earned $924.3 million worldwide during its initial run. In 2012, a 3D version of the film was released, which made it the ‘14th-highest-grossing film of all time’.

She starred in ‘Black Swan’ which was a box office success and critically acclaimed flick. The film won awards from the New York Film Critics Circle, Chicago Film Critics Association, Los Angeles Film Critics Association and San Diego Film Critics Society.

Natalie Portman Movies

1. Léon (1994)
2. V for Vendetta (2005)
3. Heat (1995)
4. Black Swan (2010)
5. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
6. True (2004)

7. Garden State (2004)
8. Cold Mountain (2003)
9. Thor (2011)
10. Where the Heart Is (2000)

Natalie portman Awards

Academy Awards(Oscars)
2011 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Black Swan (2010)
Golden Globe Awards
2011 Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Black Swan (2010)
2005 Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

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