Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman
Portman at the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival, presenting V for Vendetta.
Born	Natalie Hershlag (Hebrew: נטלי הרשלג) June 9, 1981 (1981-06-09) Jerusalem, Israel

Natalie Hershlag (Hebrew: נטלי פורטמן born June 9, 1981) is an Israeli-American actress. She is usually known by her stage name Natalie Portman. She was born in Jerusalem, Israel. Portman is an only child. She lived in Washington, D.C. and Connecticut before coming to Long Island, New York with her parents. In 1999, she graduated from Syosset High School. Portman attended Harvard University, studying Psychology.

She is most famous for starring in Star Wars Episodes I, II and III as Padme in the early 21st century. She has also appeared on Saturday Night Live.

Movies

• The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
• Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007)
• The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
• My Blueberry Nights (2007)
• Goya's Ghosts (2006)
• Paris, je t'aime (2006)
• V for Vendetta (2005)
• Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
• Closer (2004)
• Garden State (2004)
• Cold Mountain (2003)
• Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
• Where the Heart Is (2000)
• Anywhere but Here (1999)
• Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
• Mars Attacks! (1996)
• Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
• Beautiful Girls (1996)
• Heat (1995)
• Léon aka The Professional (1994)

Awards

• 2002 - Teen Choice Awards, Choice Movie Actress: Drama/Action Adventure: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
• 2005 - Golden Globe Awards, Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Closer
• 2005 - National Board of Review Awards, Best Acting by an Ensemble: Closer
• 2005 - San Diego Film Critics Society Awards, Best Supporting Actress: Closer
• 2007 - The Constellation Awards, Best Female Performance in a 2006 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series: V for Vendetta
• 2007 - Saturn Awards, Best Actress: V for Vendetta

Other websites

• Natalie Portman ORG | The newest & premiere