Kerry Lauren Fox (born 30 July 1966) is a

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actress. She came to prominence playing author Janet Frame in the movie '' An Angel at My Table'' directed by Jane Campion, which gained her a Best Actress Award from the New Zealand Film and Television Awards.

Early life

Fox was born in

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. She graduated from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 1987 with a Diploma in Acting.

Career

Fox has had an international career, working in independent films and on television. She received praise and a nomination for the

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Awards for her leading role in '' Country Life'', starred in

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's breakout British hit '' Shallow Grave'', and was nominated for the Canadian

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for her supporting role in '' The Hanging Garden''. For her role as Claire in ''

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'' (2001), directed by Patrice Chéreau, she won the

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at the

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. In this film she performed real, rather than simulated,

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. Her husband, Alexander Linklater, wrote about the experience of watching her perform this act on another man. In autumn 2009 she appeared alongside John Simm, Lucy Cohu and

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in the Duke of York's Theatre production of Andrew Bovell's play ''

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''. In 2011 she played Oriel Lamb in the

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's novel '' Cloudstreet''.

Personal life

Fox is married to journalist Alexander Linklater. They have two sons.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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Fox interview about IntimacyFox interview about Black and White

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fox, Kerry 1966 births Living people New Zealand film actresses Toi Whakaari alumni Silver Bear for Best Actress winners New Zealand television actresses 20th-century New Zealand actresses 21st-century New Zealand actresses Actresses from Wellington City