EntertainmentAmerican1959 – present
Catherine Keener
Oscar-nominated actress in Being John Malkovich and Eternal Sunshine
Biography
Award-winning American actress known for her roles in independent and mainstream films. She has received multiple Academy Award nominations for her performances.
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Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1959
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Keener
English origin
“Derived from the English surname Keener, which historically referred to someone with keen judgment or sharp intellect, or potentially an occupational name. As a given name, it carries an energetic, competitive quality—someone who is keen and eager. The -er suffix suggests an agent or one who embodies the quality of keenness.”