Hilary Swank

Hilary Ann Swank (born July 30, 1974 in Lincoln, Nebraska) is an American actress of Spanish and Native American descent. She is best known for her performances as troubled trans man Brandon Teena in the movie Boys Don't Cry and as a waitress-turned-boxer in Million Dollar Baby; both roles earned her Academy Awards for Best Actress.

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July 30 - 1974 - Lincoln, Nebraska - American - Actress - Spanish - Native American - Trans man - Brandon Teena - Boys Don't Cry - Boxer - Million Dollar Baby - Academy Awards for Best Actress

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Her film career in Hollywood began with a small part in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) and then a major part in The Next Karate Kid (1994), where she played the title character, the first female protégée of the (by then) legendary professor played by Pat Morita.

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Hollywood - Buffy the Vampire Slayer - 1992 - The Next Karate Kid - 1994 - Pat Morita

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Swank also had a regular role on Beverly Hills 90210 during the show's eighth season, but was fired in the middle of the season, three weeks before landing the role in Boys Don't Cry.

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