Meryl Streep
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Studied at Vassar College and the Yale School of Drama before launching her stage and screen career. Broke out in *The Deer Hunter* (1978) and earned acclaim across *Kramer vs. Kramer* (1979), *Sophie's Choice* (1982), *Silkwood* (1983), *Out of Africa* (1985), *A Cry in the Dark* (1988), and *The Iron Lady* (2011). Holds the all-time Academy Award acting nomination record with 21 nominations and 3 wins (As of 2026-11-12). Career centered on studio and independent motion picture, stage, and television acting.
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22 June 1949, Summit, New Jersey, USA
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Mary Louise Streep
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American film, television, and stage actress
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film, television, and stage actress
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