American actress widely regarded as one of the greatest of her generation, with a record 21 Academy Award nominations and 3 wins.
Background
Born in Summit, New Jersey, Mary Louise “Meryl” Streep studied at Vassar College and Yale School of Drama before launching her stage and screen career in 1975.
Career
With 21 Academy Award nominations through 2018, Streep holds the record for the most nominations of any actor. She is recognized for technical precision in accent work and emotional range across drama and comedy.
Style
Streep is known for meticulous research and accent mastery — Polish in “Sophie’s Choice,” Danish in “Out of Africa,” British in “The Iron Lady,” among many others. She has worked with directors including Sydney Pollack, Robert Altman, Clint Eastwood, and Wes Anderson.
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