Reese Witherspoon Filmography

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon was born in March 22, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisana. She is an Academy Award Winner actress and a film producer. Her career began at an early age doing television commercials and modeling. Her first big role was in 1990 with the movie "The Man in the Moon".  After having success doing a couple of movies she graduated from an all girls high school and started attending Stanford University, but not long after she dropped out when she realized that acting was what she really wanted. Reese Witherspoon´s biggest role came in 2001 when she played the character "Elle...
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Birthdate:March 22, 1976
Birthplace:New Orleans, Louisiana
Age:35
Height:5' 3"
Education:Harpeth Hall School, Stanford University
Religion:Episcopal Church
Also known as:Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon, Witherspoon, Reese

Movies with appearances by Reese Witherspoon

TitleReleasedRatedGenre
This Means War 2012 PG-13 (USA) Action
Water for Elephants 2011 PG-13 (USA) Romance Film
How Do You Know 2010 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Monsters vs Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space 2009 Short Film
Monsters vs. Aliens 2009 PG (USA) Computer Animation
Four Christmases 2008 PG-13 (USA) Christmas movie
Rendition 2007 R (USA) War film
Penelope 2007 PG (USA) Indie
Just like Heaven 2005 PG-13 (USA) Romantic comedy
Walk the Line 2005 PG-13 (USA) Musical
Vanity Fair 2004 PG-13 (USA) Costume drama
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde 2003 PG-13 (USA) Romantic comedy
Sweet Home Alabama 2002 PG-13 (USA) Romantic comedy
The Importance of Being Earnest 2002 PG (USA) Romantic comedy
Legally Blonde 2001 PG-13 (USA) Romantic comedy
The Trumpet of the Swan 2001 G (USA) Animated cartoon
The Party's Over 2001 Documentary
Little Nicky 2000 PG-13 (USA) Fantasy
American Psycho 2000 Black comedy
Election 1999 R (USA) Black comedy
Cruel Intentions 1999 R (USA) Thriller
Best Laid Plans 1999 R (USA) Crime Fiction
Pleasantville 1998 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Overnight Delivery 1998 PG-13 (USA) Teen
Twilight 1998 R (USA) Thriller
Fear 1996 R (USA) Thriller
Freeway 1996 R (USA) Thriller
S.F.W. 1994 R (USA) Black comedy
Jack the Bear 1993 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
A Far Off Place 1993 PG (USA) Family
Wildflower 1991 Romance Film
The Man in the Moon 1991 PG-13 (USA) Romance Film
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Honors and Awards of Reese Witherspoon

Walk the Line
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role
Walk the Line
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film
Walk the Line
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture
YearAward & CategoryMovie
2005 Won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Walk the Line
2005 Won the BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress Walk the Line
2002 Won the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance Legally Blonde
2005 Won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress Walk the Line
1999 Won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress Election
2005 Won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress Walk the Line
2005 Won the San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress Walk the Line
2005 Won the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Walk the Line
2005 Nominated for the Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role Walk the Line
2005 Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Walk the Line
2000 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film Election
2002 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film Legally Blonde
2006 Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film Walk the Line
2005 Nominated for the BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress Walk the Line
2000 Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead Election
2002 Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance Legally Blonde
2003 Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance Sweet Home Alabama
2002 Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance Legally Blonde
2006 Nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Performance Walk the Line
2006 Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Walk the Line
2005 Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Walk the Line
2002 Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Legally Blonde
2000 Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Election
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TV appearances by Reese Witherspoon

King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Series Aired: January 12, 1997 - September 13, 2009
Number of seasons:14
Genre:Television comedy, Animated cartoon, Animation, Situation comedy, Comedy, Satire, Cartoon series, Comedy-drama, Cartoon, Drama
Network:Television syndication
Return to Lonesome Dove
Return to Lonesome Dove
Series Aired: November 14, 1993
Number of seasons:1
Genre:Miniseries
Desperate Choices: To Save My Child
Desperate Choices: To Save My Child

Films produced or directed by Reese Witherspoon

TitleReleasedRoleRatedGenre
Penelope 2007 Produced PG (USA) Indie
Legally Blondes 2009 Produced PG (USA) Comedy
Four Christmases 2008 Produced PG-13 (USA) Christmas movie
This Means War 2012 Produced PG-13 (USA) Action
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Places Reese Witherspoon has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Reese Witherspoon
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Wiesbaden 276,952
B Louisiana 4,574,836
C Nashville 590,807
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Personal relationships of Reese Witherspoon

Significant OtherRelationshipDate StartedDate EndedDuration
Jim Toth Marriage Mar. 26, 2011
Ryan Phillippe Marriage June 5, 1999 June 13, 2008 8 years
Jake Gyllenhaal Dated 2007 5 years
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Famous friends of Reese Witherspoon

Frequently Asked Questions about Reese Witherspoon

  • Q:
    Where did Reese Witherspoon go to school?
  • A:
    Reese Witherspoon went to Harpeth Hall School.
  • Q:
    On which TV program did Reese Witherspoon play a guest role?
  • A:
    She joined the cast of "King of the Hill" in one of the TV show's episodes.
  • Q:
    Who is Reese Witherspoon related to?
  • A:
    Reese Witherspoon's sibling is John D. Witherspoon.
  • Q:
    Which famous celebrities are friends with Reese Witherspoon?
  • A:
    Reese Witherspoon and Renée Zellweger and Selma Blair are celebrity friends.
  • Q:
    How tall is Reese Witherspoon?
  • A:
    Reese Witherspoon is 5 feet, 3 inches tall.
  • Q:
    Which television show starred Reese Witherspoon?
  • A:
    Reese Witherspoon starred in "Freedom: A History of Us."
  • Q:
    Where was Reese Witherspoon born?
  • A:
    Reese Witherspoon was born in New Orleans.
  • Q:
    What award nominations has Reese Witherspoon received?
  • A:
    Award nominations include:
    - Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for "Election"
    - Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for "Legally Blonde"
    - Academy Award for Best Actress for the film "Walk the Line"

Awards & Accolades

  • Acadamy Award Best Actress in a Leading Role
    2006
  • Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for best Actress
    2005
  • MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance
    2002
  • Screen Actors Guild Award - Oustanding Performance by a Female in a Leading Role
    2006
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