Profile of the Day: Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Happy birthday, Patricia Arquette! Today the Oscar-winning actress turns 47.

Born into a showbiz family, Patricia seemed destined to be a performer. Her great grandfather, Charles Augustus Arquette, was a vaudeville performer and her paternal grandfather, Cliff, was an actor and comedian. Not only did both of her parents also work in the industry, but so do her four siblings, who have each found their own path to stardom.

Throughout her career, she has starred in a wide variety of roles on the big and small screen, most notably starring on the hit TV show Medium for seven seasons. This past year, she received widespread praise and critical acclaim for her performance in the film, Boyhood, and picked up numerous awards for the role, including her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She will next be returning to television as the lead in the CSI spin-off series CSI: Cyber.

Are you a fan of her work? Explore Patricia Arquette’s very interesting family tree and discover how you’re connected to the star!

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