Jennifer Tilly is an American–Canadian actress and poker player best known for her distinctive voice and comedic timing.
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She has been nominated for;
- An Academy Award,
- Two MTV Movie Awards and
- Three Saturn Awards.
She was born Jennifer Ellen Chan on September 16, 1958 to parents Harry Chan, a used car salesman, and Patricia Tilly, a Canadian schoolteacher and former stage actress.
Her father was a Chinese American while her mother was of Irish, Finnish and Native American ancestry.
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Born in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California, Jennifer got her breakthrough in the movie industry after playing Olive Neal in the black comedy film Bullets Over Broadway (1994), which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She subsequently earned Saturn Award and MTV Award nominations for her performance in the neo-noir thriller Bound (1996).
However, she gained widespread recognition after playing Tiffany Valentine in the slasher film franchise Child’s Play (1998–present), which established her as an icon in popular culture and a scream queen.
Since 1999, Tilly has voiced Bonnie Swanson on the animated comedy series Family Guy.
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