Actor

Patricia Arquette

1968

Who they are

Born: 8 April 1968, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known for: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, True Romance, Lost Highway

Patricia Arquette is an American actress who debuted in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and built a career across indie and studio films and television. She is best known for Boyhood, filmed over twelve years, and for the TV series Medium and Escape at Dannemora.

Where to start

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)Log in to add it to the library
Her feature film debut, as Kristen Parker in a popular horror sequel.
True Romance (1993)Log in to add it to the library
A breakout role in the cult crime romance, showing her screen presence.
Lost Highway (1997)Full guide
Played a dual role in David Lynch's surreal noir, a landmark in her work with auteurs.
Boyhood (2014)Full guide
Her acclaimed role as a mother in Richard Linklater's twelve-year production earned her the Oscar.
Ed Wood (1994)Log in to add it to the library
Supporting role in Tim Burton's biopic of the cult filmmaker.

Their films in the library

Awards

2015 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Boyhood)
2015 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress (Boyhood)
2015 BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Boyhood)
2019 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, Miniseries or TV Film (Escape at Dannemora)

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1987A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream WarriorsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kristen Parker
1987Pretty SmartLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Zero
1987DaddyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Stacy
1988Far NorthLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jilly
1988Time OutLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lucy
1989Uncle BuckLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Additional Voices (voice)
1989The EdgeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Girl / Raped Woman (Indian Poker)
1990Made in HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tammy
1991The Indian RunnerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dorothy
1991Prayer of the RollerboysLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Casey
1991WildflowerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Alice Guthrie
1991DillingerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Polly Hamilton
1992Inside Monkey ZetterlandLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Grace
1993True RomanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Alabama Whitman
1993Ethan FromeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mattie Silver
1993Trouble BoundLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kit Califano
1994Ed WoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kathy O'Hara
1994Holy MatrimonyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Havana
1994Betrayed by LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Deanna
1995Beyond RangoonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Laura Bowman
1996Flirting with DisasterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nancy Coplin
1996The Secret AgentLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Winnie
1996InfinityLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Arline Greenbaum
1997Lost HighwayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Renee Madison / Alice Wakefield
1997NightwatchLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Katherine
1997Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David LynchLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1998The Hi-Lo CountryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mona
1998VH1: Divas LiveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Host
1999StigmataLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Frankie Paige
1999Bringing Out the DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mary Burke
1999Goodbye LoverLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sandra Dunmore
2000Little NickyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Valerie Veran
2001Human NatureLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lila Jute
2001Adam Sandler Goes to HellLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2002TiptoesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lucy
2002The BadgeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Scarlett
2002Searching for Debra WingerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2003HolesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kissin' Kate Barlow
2003Abby SingerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Patricia Arquette (uncredited)
2004Ed Wood: Pie Plates Over HollywoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2005Special Thanks To Roy LondonLog in to add it to the libraryActor
2006Fast Food NationLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Cindy
2007Certifiably JonathanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2007The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation'Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2007Alexis Arquette: She's My BrotherLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2008A Single WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Storyteller
2012Girl in ProgressLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ms. Armstrong
2013A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan IIILog in to add it to the libraryActor as Izzy
2013The WaitLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Psychic
2013Vijay and ILog in to add it to the libraryActor as Julia
2014BoyhoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mom
2014Electric SlideLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Tina
20149 KissesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Woman in Park
2015The WannabeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rose
2015Twelve YearsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2016Richard Linklater: Dream Is DestinyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2017PermanentLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jeanne Dixon
2017The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Audience Member
2017Busty Blondes With Natural RacksLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (archive footage)
2018Survivor's Guide to PrisonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2019Toy Story 4Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Harmony’s Mom (voice)
2019OtherhoodLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Gillian Lieberman
2020Kiss the GroundLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Actor / Founder, GiveLove.org
2020You Cannot Kill David ArquetteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
2021Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood LegendLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage)
2023Gonzo GirlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Claudia · Director
2026They Will Kill YouLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lily Woodhouse
2026We Are WindowsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mom
2026Evil GeniusLog in to add it to the libraryActor

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.