Amy Lou Adams (born August 20, 1974) is an American actress and singer. Amy began her performing career on stage in dinner theaters before making her screen debut in the 1999 black comedy film Drop Dead Gorgeous. 
After Aseries of television guest appearances and roles in B-movies, she landed the role of Brenda Strong in 2002's Catch Me If You Can, but her break-through role was in the 2005 independent film June-bug, playing Ashley Johnsten, for which she received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
She received her second Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations the following year for her role as a young nun, Sister James, in Doubt. Though she has appeared in a range of dramatic and comedic roles, Adams has gained a reputation for playing characters with cheerful and sunny dispositions. Amy Adams starred in Sunshine Cleaning with Emily Blunt and Alan Arkin, and the following year appeared as Amelia Earhart in ''Night at the Museum'' Battle of the Smithsonian.
She appeared in (Julie And Julia) in 2009 portraying writer Julie Powell followed by Leap Year in 2010. Her recent role as Charlene Fleming in The Fighter earned Adams her third Academy Award nomination, her third Golden Globe Award, second BAFTA Award, and fifth Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.
Amy Adams | Biography
Amy Adams | Biography
Amy Adams | Biography
Amy Adams | Biography
Amy Adams | Biography
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