Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette is an American actor whose screen work includes the films True Romance and Boyhood and the television series Medium and The Act.

Boyhood: Richard Linklater's film follows a boy's life from childhood to early adulthood, filmed over twelve years with the same cast. Arquette plays Olivia, whose changing life as a mother anchors the film's family story.
Rosanna Arquette: An American actor known for films including Desperately Seeking Susan and Pulp Fiction. Patricia's older sister is also an actor, linking her career to a prominent screen family.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring an actor's performance in a supporting role in a film. Arquette won the award for playing Olivia in Boyhood.
Independent film: Film production and distribution made substantially outside the major studio system. Boyhood and several early Arquette films belong to a tradition of director-led independent cinema.
True Romance: Tony Scott's 1993 crime film follows a newly married couple pursued after a drug deal goes wrong. Arquette's performance as Alabama Whitman helped establish her as a screen actor.
David Arquette: An American actor known for the Scream film series and other film and television roles. Patricia's brother is another actor in the Arquette family.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: A Primetime Emmy category recognizing a leading actress's performance in a limited or anthology series or television movie. Arquette won for her portrayal of Dee Dee Blanchard in The Act.
Studio system: A model of film production and distribution controlled by large, vertically integrated studios. It contrasts with the independent production contexts associated with parts of Arquette's film career.
Medium: An American supernatural crime drama television series centered on a woman who uses visions to help solve crimes. Arquette stars as Allison DuBois, the series' crime-solving medium.
Alexis Arquette: An American actor and performer whose work included films, television, and cabaret. Patricia's sibling pursued a varied performance career and was an advocate for transgender rights.

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