Two-Time Academy Award-Winning Actress & Film Producer; Known for "Boys Don't Cry" & "Million Dollar Baby"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Hilary Swank Biography

Hilary Swank is an actress and film producer known for her work in drama, independent film, and television. Swank first gained attention through television roles before making her film debut and earning a breakout role in "The Next Karate Kid." She achieved international recognition for her performances as Brandon Teena in Kimberly Peirce's "Boys Don't Cry" and as Maggie Fitzgerald in Clint Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby." For these roles, Swank received two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Critics' Choice Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Swank's portrayal of Brandon Teena in "Boys Don't Cry," a film centered on gender identity and violence, earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She later won a second Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Maggie Fitzgerald, a boxer, in "Million Dollar Baby." Both roles required significant physical and psychological preparation, contributing to Swank's reputation for commitment to challenging characters.

Throughout her career, Swank has demonstrated versatility across genres, appearing in films such as "Insomnia," "P.S. I Love You," and "Conviction," where she played a woman seeking to prove her brother's innocence. She also appeared in Brian De Palma's crime drama "The Black Dahlia," the thriller "The Reaping," the biopic "Amelia," and the drama "The Homesman" alongside Tommy Lee Jones and Meryl Streep.

Swank's television work includes roles in the HBO film "Mary and Martha," the FX drama series "Trust," the Showtime series "Yellowjackets," the Netflix science-fiction series "Away," and the Hulu crime series "Alaska Daily," with executive producer credits on the latter two. In "Away," Swank played astronaut Emma Green, leading an international space crew on a mission to Mars. As executive producer on "Alaska Daily," Swank contributed to a series addressing the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

Swank has expanded her work behind the camera, producing films such as "Amelia," "Conviction," "You're Not You," and "What They Had," all of which she also starred in. With a career spanning more than two decades, Swank is recognized for her contributions to film and television as both an actress and producer, with a focus on authentic storytelling and complex characters.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/15/2026.

Hilary Swank Videos

Hilary Swank talks new film, late father, story behind twins' names

Hilary Swank talks new film, late father, story behind twins' names

Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank joins TODAY to talk about her moving role in the new movie “Ordinary Angels” that is based on a true story of...

Hilary Swank on "Ordinary Angels" and miracles

Hilary Swank on "Ordinary Angels" and miracles

After winning two Academy Awards, actress Hilary Swank put her career on hold for three years to care for her father, who had a lung transplant. Now...

Hilary Swank On Her Transgender Role | The Meredith Vieira Show ...

Hilary Swank On Her Transgender Role | The Meredith Vieira Show ...

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