Heather Matarazzo Biography

Born as	Heather Christina Marie Matarazzo
Occup.	Actress
From	USA
Born	November 10, 1982 Long Island, New York, USA
Age	41 years

Heather Matarazzo, an established actress in the show business, was born upon November 10, 1982, in Oyster Bay, New York, USA. She was adopted by Camille as well as Ray Matarazzo, an Italian-American couple, and increased in a middle-class family in Long Island. Heather found her passion for acting from a very early age and also started a journey to transform her dreams into truth.

Heather's skills appeared when, at the age of eleven, she safeguarded her first expert acting function in the off-Broadway production of "The Seedling Eaters". With her heart set on pursuing a job in Hollywood, she proceeded improving her skills in institution plays as well as neighborhood theater.

At the age of 13, Heather's development role arrived when she represented Dawn Wiener, the lead character in the critically acclaimed independent movie "Welcome to the Dollhouse" (1995). Directed by Todd Solondz, Heather's stellar efficiency earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance in 1996.

Heather's amazing performance opened doors, as well as she began acquiring duties in different television shows as well as films, such as "The Devil's Advocate" (1997), "Strike!" (1998), and also "54" (1998). With her profession removing, Matarazzo took up more varied acting functions.

Among Heather's most valued duties is that of Lilly Moscovitz, the very best close friend of Anne Hathaway's personality in the "The Princess Diaries" (2001) and its follow up, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" (2004). Directed by Garry Marshall, these films permitted Heather to display her funny talents and sealed her status as a fan favorite.

Matarazzo's continued success onscreen appeared in her look on popular television series like "The L Word," "Law & Order," "Grey's Anatomy," and "The Adventures of Pete & Pete." As a supporter for approval as well as empathy in the direction of marginalized areas, Heather frequently picked roles that mirrored her beliefs. In the 2004 movie "Hostel: Part II," she played a personality that experiences Body Integrity Identity Disorder, a representation that amassed both crucial recognition and accolades from handicap rights teams. Her function in "Exes and also Ohs" (2007) showcased her assistance for the LGBTQ+ neighborhood.

Amidst her prolific job, Heather has dealt with personal challenges also. At the height of her acting career, she courageously shared her have problem with clinical depression as well as anxiousness to assist damage the preconception and advocate for psychological wellness.

Outside of her acting profession, Heather has been an energetic supporter for LGBTQ+ rights. She came out publicly as a lesbian in 2004 as well as has considering that come to be an outspoken protestor for the neighborhood. In 2018, she introduced her interaction to author and also comic Heather Turman, and they were wed later on that year.

Our collection contains 4 quotes who is written / told by Heather.

Related authors: Anne Hathaway (Actress), Garry Marshall (Actor), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Todd Solondz (Writer), Solon

Filmography:

1996 Welcome to the Dollhouse (Comedy, Drama)
1997 Hurricane Streets (Romance, Crime, Drama)
1997 The Deli (Drama, Comedy)
1997 Arresting Gena (Drama)
1998 Strike! (Comedy)
1999 Getting to Know You
1999 Our Guys: Outrage at Glen Ridge (Drama, TV Movie)
1999 Cherry (Romance, Comedy)
2000 Blue Moon (Comedy, Drama)
2001 The Princess Diaries (Comedy, Family, Romance)
2002 Sorority Boys (Comedy)
2004 Freshman Orientation (Comedy, Romance)
2004 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance)
2004 Saved! (Comedy)
2006 Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (Documentary)
2006 Believe in Me (Drama, Family)
2007 Hostel: Part II (Horror)
2009 13 Scarier Movie Moments (Documentary)
2011 Mangus! (Comedy)
2016 Girl Flu. (Comedy)
2017 Sidewalk Traffic (Drama, Comedy)
2018 Stuck (Comedy)
2019 The Fiddling Horse (Comedy)
2019 Billboard (Drama)
2019 Smothered by Mothers (Comedy)
2021 The Estate (Comedy, Thriller)

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4 Famous quotes by Heather Matarazzo

"There's another girl who was going to play Hilary Faye and luckily she wound up not doing it"

"I think it magnified it. For me, I wasn't sheltered so I think it was magnified. Especially when you're a teenager and you go to high school and you're in the business and you are known"

"But especially if you have the wrong people within your circle. Truthfully, at the end of the day, no one cares about you in this business whether they are your agent or your manager or your publicist"

"It's good to get out of the closet and talk about it and find out other people's views"