Michelle Williams (actress)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/michelle-williams--actress-

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Michelle Williams (actress) born?September 9, 1980
2. Where was Michelle Williams (actress) born?Kalispell, Montana, United States
3. What is the career debut?Film debut in 'Lassie' (1994), gained prominence in 'Dawson's Creek' (1998–2003)
4. What is the critical breakthrough?Academy Award nomination for 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005)
5. Who is Michelle Williams?Michelle Williams is an actress who has appeared in many movies and TV shows, playing a wide variety of characters.
6. What was her first big TV role?She first became well known on television by playing Jen Lindley in the teen drama Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003.

Independent Cinema: Films produced outside the major studio system, often characterized by artistic freedom and unconventional narratives.
Primetime Emmy Award: An award presented for excellence in American television programming during evening hours.
Tony Award: An award presented for achievements in live Broadway theatre.
Biographical Drama: A film or series that depicts the life of a real person.