Helen Hunt

Acting

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt is best known for The Simpsons, Friends, This Is Us and Californication. Helen Hunt was born on June 15, 1963. Helen Hunt is 63 years old (born June 15, 1963).

Born
June 15, 1963 (63 years old)
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Helen Elizabeth Hunt (born June 15, 1963) is an American actress and director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.

Hunt rose to fame in 1992, portraying Jamie Buchman in the sitcom Mad About You which earned her three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress and four Primetime Emmy Awards for Lead Actress.

In 1997, Hunt won the Academy Award for Best Actress for starring as Carol Connelly in the romantic comedy As Good as It Gets, while her portrayal of Cheryl Cohen-Greene in The Sessions (2012), gained her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other notable films include Twister (1996), Cast Away (2000), What Women Want (2000), Pay It Forward (2000), Bobby (2006), Soul Surfer (2011), and The Miracle Season (2018).

Hunt made her directorial film debut with Then She Found Me (2007), and has directed the film Ride (2014), and episodes of television series, including House of Lies, This Is Us, Feud: Bette and Joan, American Housewife, and the premiere episode of the Mad About You revival.

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Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Helen Hunt been in?

Helen Hunt is best known for The Simpsons, Friends, This Is Us and Californication.

When was Helen Hunt born?

Helen Hunt was born on June 15, 1963. (Los Angeles, California, USA)

How old is Helen Hunt?

Helen Hunt is 63 years old (born June 15, 1963).

Updated: October 28, 2026 ·