Mireille Enos
🎭 television actor
Still alive
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Age today
years old
Mireille Enos stands as a defining figure among American Actors of the Generation X.
American actress
"Her transformative portrayal of Detective Sarah Linden in the critically acclaimed AMC series "The Killing" is widely considered her career-defining role." — About Mireille Enos
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Born
Years in career32 years active
September 22nd, 1975
Birthplace
Kansas City
Known for
🎭 Actor
Nationality
United States
Generation
Generation X
Career
32 years
Region
North America
How Mireille Enos compares to other Actors
🎂Mireille Enos is 3 years younger than the average Actor
| Metric | Mireille Enos | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 50 | 53 | -3 yrs |
| Career length | 32 yrs | ~35 yrs | -3 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Mireille Enos
Did you know?
Did you know that Mireille Enos was a competitive swimmer in her youth before pursuing acting?
5 Lesser-known facts
- She earned a Tony Award nomination in 2005 for her performance as Honey in the Broadway revival of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?".
- Mireille has an identical twin sister named Monic, who is also an actress and has appeared in some of her projects.
- Enos is married to actor Alan Ruck, known for his role as Cameron in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," and they have two children.
- Before her breakout TV roles, she appeared in several episodes of "Big Love" as Kathy Marquart.
- She is known for her intense preparation, often staying in character or researching deeply for her demanding dramatic roles.
Career highlight
Her transformative portrayal of Detective Sarah Linden in the critically acclaimed AMC series "The Killing" is widely considered her career-defining role. Enos earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her nuanced performance, captivating audiences with the character's haunted intensity and deep commitment to justice over four compelling seasons.
Legacy
Enos's legacy is marked by her exceptional skill in bringing depth and vulnerability to strong, often troubled female characters, establishing her as a respected presence in prestige television.