Madeline Stowe is a popular American actress with dozens of memorable roles. Among them - the classic films "Bad Girls" and "Surveillance", the series "Revenge", "12 Monkeys" and others.
Early years biography
Madeline Stowe recently celebrated her 60th birthday. The star was born in 1958 in the small town of Eagle Rock, located near Los Angeles. Parents were ordinary workers and in addition to Madeline raised two more daughters. For a long time, the girl avoided communication with peers, focusing on creative hobbies. She was especially fond of playing the piano and even studied under the guidance of a native of Russia, Sergei Tarnovsky.
Only upon reaching the age of 18 did the girl decide to overcome her complexes and "go out into society." She specially chose the profession of a journalist for herself in order to perfectly master her communication skills, and entered the University of Southern California. However, very soon Madeline became interested in theatrical creativity and ended up in the cast of the Beverly Hills theater. It was there that she was noticed and invited to screen tests.
Film career of the actress
Madeline Stowe's first roles were quite minor. These were little-known television films and series. However, the first attempt at filming a serious movie was successful. It was the 1987 film "Surveillance", which became a box-office record holder. This was followed by recognizable roles in the films "Revenge", "Two Jakes," Country in the closet. The audience also fell in love with the Westerns "The Last of the Mohicans", "Bad Girls". Another milestone in his career was the fantastic film "12 Monkeys", where Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis played on the same stage with the actress.
Gradually, Stowe appeared less and less in films, and pictures with her participation received rather mixed reviews. As a result, she decided to give way to younger and more popular actresses, starting to devote more time to her family. However, in 2011, Madeline unexpectedly re-entered into several filming contracts. So the series "Revenge" was a resounding success around the world, and the actress won the Golden Globe and Emmy awards.
Personal life
Madeline Stowe has been happily married for many years. She met her husband Brian Benben in 1982 during the filming of the Gangster Chronicle film. They soon got married and have remained inseparable ever since. The couple had a daughter, who was named May Theodora. According to unofficial sources, the family is also raising a son, but does not confirm this information.
The actress is in great shape and continues to actively act in films with pleasure. One of the recent projects was another series based on the classic film with her participation and the same name "12 Monkeys". She appeared in several episodes in a role familiar to the audience, paying tribute to the classics of cinema of yesteryear.
