Brittany Murphy Biography
Actress who appeared in the Incompetent comedy film and the 8 Mile drama. Her other well-known movies include Don't Say a Word, Sin City, and Girls of Uptown. Brittany Murphy was born in Atlanta, GA on 10 November 1977. She played a leading role with Clive Owen in Sin City. When she was four years old she trained as a dancer and a singer. She had been very close to her mother, who stayed with her sometimes. Brittany was only 32 years old when she died from pneumonia and anaemia on 20 December 2009.
Brittany Murphy Bio, Wiki, Nationality, Age, Siblings, Birthday & Worth
Celebrated Name | Brittany Murphy |
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Age | 42 Years |
Nick Name | Brittany |
Birth Name | Brittany Anne Bertolotti |
Birthday | 1977-11-10 |
Gender | Female |
Profession | Actress |
Birth Nation | United States |
Place Of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia |
Nationality | American |
Famous For | Her role as Tai Frasier in comedy film, “Clueless”(1995). |
Ethnicity | White |
Zodiac | Scorpio |
Death Date | December 20, 2009 |
Cause Of Death | Due to pneumonia |
Place Of Death | Los Angeles, California |
Father | Angelo Joseph Bertolotti |
Mother | Sharon Kathleen Murphy |
Siblings | 3 (half-siblings) |
Brothers | Tony Bertolotti and Jeff Bertolotti |
Sisters | Pia Bertolotti |
High School | Edison High School |
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Body Build/Type | Slim |
Body Shape | Hourglass |
Height | 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m) |
Weight | 49 kg (108 lbs) |
Body Measurement | 33-25-35 inches |
Bra Cup Size | 32 B |
Marital Status | Married |
Brittany Murphy Career
- Actress
- Singer
- Voice Artist
Brittany Murphy Education
- In 1982, she had attended Verne Fowler Dance and Theater Arts School in Colonia, New Jersey.
- She knew singing as well and was a skilled Actress. The family moved to Los Angeles when Brittany turned 13 in 1991 where she got admitted to Edison High School.
Brittany Murphy Height, Weight, Zodiac & Body Measurements
Brittany is 5 feet & 3 inches tall. Her weight is 49 kg. Her body measurements are 33-25-35 inches with Light Brown Hairs & Eyes. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
HEIGHT: 5 Feet 3 Inches (1.60 m)
WEIGHT: 49 kg (108 lbs)
BODY MEASUREMENTS: 33-25-35 Inches
BRA SIZE/BREAST: 32B
WAIST: 25 Inches
HIPS: 35 Inches
BODYTYPE: Slim
DRESS SIZE: 2 US
HAIR COLOR: Light brown
EYE COLOR: Light brown
Brittany Murphy Achievements
In the 2006, Brittany voiced the character Gloria in film “Happy Feet”.
Brittany Murphy Films & Movies List
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1993 | Family Prayers | Elise | Alternative title: A Family Divided |
1995 | Clueless | Tai Frasier | |
1996 | Freeway | Rhonda | |
1997 | Bongwater | Mary | |
1997 | Drive | Deliverance Bodine | |
1998 | Falling Sky | Emily Nicholson | |
1998 | The Prophecy II | Izzy | Direct-to-video release |
1998 | Phoenix | Veronica | |
1998 | Zack and Reba | Reba Simpson | |
1999 | Drop Dead Gorgeous | Lisa Swenson | |
1999 | Girl, Interrupted | Daisy Randone | |
2000 | Trixie | Ruby Pearli | |
2000 | Angels! | Nurse Bellows | |
2000 | Cherry Falls | Jody Marken | |
2000 | The Audition | Daniella | Short subject |
2001 | Sidewalks of New York | Ashley | |
2001 | Summer Catch | Dede Mulligan | |
2001 | Don't Say a Word | Elisabeth Burrows | |
2001 | Riding in Cars with Boys | Fay Forrester | |
2002 | Spun | Nikki | |
2002 | Something in Between | Sky | Short subject |
2002 | 8 Mile | Alex Latourno | |
2003 | Just Married | Sarah | |
2003 | Uptown Girls | Molly Gunn | |
2003 | Good Boy! | Nelly | Voice role |
2004 | Little Black Book | Stacy Holt | |
2005 | Sin City | Shellie | |
2005 | Neverwas | Maggie Paige | |
2006 | The Groomsmen | Sue | |
2006 | Love and Other Disasters | Emily “Jacks” Jackson | |
2006 | Happy Feet | Gloria | Voice role |
2006 | The Dead Girl | Krista Kutcher | |
2008 | The Ramen Girl | Abby | Producer credit |
2008 | Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs | Colleen O'Hallahan (voice) | Direct-to-video release |
2009 | Deadline | Alice | Direct-to-video release |
2009 | Across the Hall | June | |
2010 | Abandoned | Mary | Direct-to-video; posthumous release |
2014 | Something Wicked | Susan | Posthumous release (final film role) |
Brittany Murphy TV Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Murphy Brown | Frank's sister | Episode: “On Another Plane: Part 1” |
1991–92 | Drexell's Class | Brenda Drexell | 18 episodes |
1992 | Kids Incorporated | Celeste | Episode: “Lay Off” |
1992 | Parker Lewis Can't Lose | Angie | Episode: “The Kiss” |
1993 | Almost Home | Molly Morgan | 13 episodes |
1993 | Blossom | Wendy | Episode: “Blossom in Paris: Part 1” |
1994 | Frasier | Olsen | Episode: “Give Him the Chair!” |
1994 | Party of Five | Abby | 2 episodes |
1994–95 | Sister, Sister | Sarah | 6 episodes |
1995 | Boy Meets World | Trini Martin | 2 episodes |
1995 | The Marshal | Lizzie Roth | Episode: “These Foolish Things” |
1995 | seaQuest DSV | Christine VanCamp | Episode: “Second Chance” |
1995 | Murder One | Diane “Dee-Dee” Carson | Episode: “Chapter Nine” |
1996 | Double Jeopardy | Julia | Movie |
1996 | Nash Bridges | Carrie | Episode: “Night Train” |
1996 | Clueless | Jasmine | Episode: “Driving Me Crazy” |
1997– 2009 | King of the Hill | Luanne Platter (voice) Various characters (voice) | 226 episodes |
1998 | David and Lisa | Lisa | |
1999 | The Devil's Arithmetic | Rivkah | Showtime film |
1999– 2000 | Pepper Ann | Tank the 8th grader (voice) | 3 episodes |
2000 | Common Ground | Dorothy Nelson | Movie |
2005 | I'm Still Here | Voiceover | Documentary about The Holocaust |
2009 | Tribute | Cilla McGowan | Movie |
2009 | Megafault | Dr. Amy Lane | Movie |
Brittany Murphy Voice Acting & Video Games
Year | Title | Voice role |
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1995 | My First Encyclopedia | Space floor guide |
2006 | Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure | Karen Light |
2006 | Happy Feet | Gloria |
Brittany Murphy Songs & Music Videos
Year | Song | Artist |
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1995 | “Here” | Luscious Jackson |
2001 | “A Little Respect” | Wheatus |
2004 | “Closest Thing to Heaven” | Tears for Fears |
2006 | “Faster Kill Pussycat” | Paul Oakenfold |
Brittany Murphy Stage Work
Year | Production | Role | Location |
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1997 | A View from the Bridge | Catherine | Broadway |
Brittany Murphy Awards and Nominations
Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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1995 | Best Supporting Actress in a Supporting Role | Clueless | Nominated |
Satellite Awards
Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2002 | Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Don't Say a Word | Nominated |
Video Game Awards
2006 | Best Supporting Female Performance | Marc Eckō's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure | Nominated |
Young Artist Awards
1996 | Best Professional Actress/Singer Best Young Supporting Actress in a Feature Film | N/A | Nominated |
Clueless | Nominated | ||
1999 | Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series—Leading Young Actress | David and Lisa | Nominated |
2000 | Best Young Leading Actress in a Feature Film | Girl, Interrupted | Nominated |
Brittany Murphy Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, Family & Relatives
- Father: Angelo Joseph Bertolotti
- Mother: Sharon Kathleen Murphy
- Brother: Tony Bertolotti, Jeff Bertolotti
- Sister: Pia Bertolotti
Brittany Murphy Boyfriend, Husband & Relationship Status
The actress Brittany Murphy has been romantically associated with:
- Jonathan Brandis, late Actor, Director, and Screenwriter, had a brief encounter with the actress in 1995.
- In August 2000 the Actress was dated by Canadian Comedian, Producer, and Director Tom Green.
- The Rapper, Record Producer, Songwriter, and Actor, Eminem was reported to have dated the actress after their '8 Mile' movie but there was nothing confirmed.
- During the filming of 'Just Married' the Director, Producer, Investor, and former Model, Ashton Kutcher was the actress in a relationship. However, they soon split in April 2003.
Association
Brittany played a leading role with Clive Owen in Sin City.
Brittany Murphy Net Worth
According to Celebnetworth.net, she is well known actress. The main & primary source of her income comes from acting. Her net worth is $10 million
FAQs
How did Brittany Murray die?
Brittany Murph's death is under renewed scrutiny after her father, Angelo Bertolotti, released a private lab report claiming that the “Clueless” actress had high levels of heavy metals in her blood, evidence he claims suggests that she and husband Simon Monjack were purposely poisoned.
Did Brittany Murphy die of mold?
Ed Winter said during the investigation into Murphy's death, he had spoken to Sharon, Monjack, and their attorney about a possible mold problem. Nevertheless, Winter said there were “no signs” that mold caused deaths, and Sharon called the “absurd” stream of misinformation.
Was Brittany Murphy poisoned?
A laboratory study suggesting the death of “Clueless” actress Brittany Murphy from poisoning is “ridiculous” and “baseless,” said an expert on Tuesday. In December 2009, the Los Angeles County coroner ruled that pneumonia killed Murphy and that her partner, Simon Monjack, died five months later from the same disease.
Why was Brittany Murphy poisoned?
In the pair's homes, a Los Angeles coroner found hundreds of prescription drugs and concluded that their deaths were due to pneumonia, anemia, and drug poisoning. Although Murphy's drug use was never proven, her adult life was plagued by the reports she frequently used heroin, and cocaine.