Kerry Lauren Fox (born 30 July 1966) is a
New Zealand
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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 Lower Hutt
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It is New Zealand's sixth most ...
, Wellington
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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 Australian Film Institute
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Awards for her leading role in '' Country Life'', starred in Danny Boyle
Daniel Francis Boyle (born 20 October 1956) is an English director and producer. He is known for his work on films including '' Shallow Grave'', '' Trainspotting'' and its sequel '' T2 Trainspotting'', '' The Beach'', ''28 Days Later'', '' S ...
's breakout British hit '' Shallow Grave'',[ and was nominated for the Canadian ]Genie Award
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for her supporting role in ''