Personal details
- Birth Date: 1959-03-26
- Height: 5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
- Birth Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Catherine Keener’s got that kind of offbeat, don’t-mess-with-me charm that makes her stand out—whether she’s in a weird indie flick or cracking jokes in a mainstream comedy. Born in Miami but raised in Hialeah, Florida, she’s got this wild mix of Lebanese, English, Scottish, and German blood running through her veins. Her folks, Evelyn and James, ran an auto shop, so yeah, she didn’t exactly grow up in Hollywood. She actually went to Wheaton College in Massachusetts, and the only reason she started acting was because, well, the photography class was full. Sometimes life just hands you a left turn like that. Before the big screen came calling, Keener did a stint running a McDonald’s in New York City (imagine her dealing with angry customers, honestly), then worked her way up as an assistant casting director. She finally confessed to her boss that she wanted to act—cue her blink-and-you’ll-miss-it debut as a waitress in About Last Night... (1986). Couple years down the line, she lands Survival Quest, meets her future husband Dermot Mulroney, and then grinds through indie films until Johnny Suede (1991), where she starred opposite a then-unknown Brad Pitt. Things took off from there: Living in Oblivion, Walking and Talking, and then the big splash—Being John Malkovich in 1999. That one got her an Oscar nod, and she just kept rolling, picking up more critical acclaim (and another Oscar nomination for Capote). Keener’s always been a bit of an indie darling, but hey, she’s rocked the mainstream too—just ask anyone who’s seen The 40 Year Old Virgin.
movies triviannSo, turns out, this dude has been tight with Brad Pitt since way back when they did Johnny Suede in ’91. Like, not just “hey, we worked together” – we’re talking actual friendship goals here. They show up for each other’s movie premieres, which, honestly, is pretty sweet considering how Hollywood friendships can be kinda flaky. You’ll spot them hanging out on red carpets, looking like they’ve just got another inside joke ready to go. It’s not every day you see two actors keeping it real for decades, especially with all the egos and weirdness in the industry. They’re not just work buddies, either – word is, they’ve kept in touch, even when one’s career was on fire and the other was laying low. People love to talk about famous friendships that fizzle, but these guys? Nah, still solid after all these years. Just goes to show, some connections just don’t fade, even in Hollywood.
March 26, 1959
5′ 9½″ (1.77 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Miami, Florida, USA
66 years old