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Liv Tyler Biography
Birth Name:Liv Rundgren
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, she helped launch the Emergen-C Pink energy drink in 2007
- In 2003, she became the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund
- Born to model Bebe Buell
- Is the daughter of musician Steven Tyler
- Started modeling at age 14 after model Paulina Porizkova encouraged her to pursue the career
- Quote: "Life excites me․ I'm not talking about appearing in movies or doing interviews, but just little, normal, everyday things․ Getting out of bed․ Getting dressed․ Making food․ I find it all exciting․"
- Best known for her roles in "Armageddon" and the "Lord of the Rings" franchise
- Appeared in the music video "Crazy" by Aerosmith in 1994
- Was named after actress Liv Ullmann who was on the cover of TV Guide the week of Tyler's birth
- Originally turned down the role in "Armageddon․"
Awards
- 1997YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film: nominated
- 1998Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: winner
- 1998Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
- 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actress - Sci-Fi: nominated
- 1999MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: nominated
- 1999MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
- 1999OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
- 1999Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
- 1999Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
- 1999Golden Aries-Best Foreign Actress: winner
- 2001ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
- 2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
- 2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
- 2002PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
- 2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress, Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
- 2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
- 2003ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
- 2003DVD Premiere Award-Best Audio Commentary, New Release: nominated
- 2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2003NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
- 2003OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
- 2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
- 2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
- 2004Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
- 2004Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
- 2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
- 2004Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
- 2005Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
- 2008Fright Meter Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2008Scream Award-Best Horror Actress: winner
- 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Horror/Thriller: nominated
- 2009EDA Special Mention Award-Hall of Shame: winner
- 2009EDA Special Mention Award-Unforgettable Moment: winner