Ever seen the 1985 film titled Twice in a Lifetime? If you have, then chances are you would know Amy Madigan who portrayed the role of Sunny Mackenzie-Sobel in the film. For her brilliant performance, the actress got an Academy Award as well as Golden Globe Award nominations. She is also popular for her role in other thriller movies like Roe vs. Wade, Love Child, Tha Dark Half, Places in the Heart, and Pollock, to mention a few.

Beyond acting, Amy Madigan is also renowned for being the better half of the legendary American actor, screenwriter, and producer, Ed Harris. The gorgeous celebrity couple has been making waves as one of the long-standing Hollywood marriages. They got hitched in 1983 and have been together for over three decades and counting. Despite their busy schedules, the couple never allowed their career to come in-between their relationship.

Guess you are wondering what makes this gorgeous lady so special? Well, all that and more you’d find out as you read further.

Who is Amy Madigan and How Old is She?

The actress was born on the 11th day of September 1950 and was named Amy Marie Madigan at birth. She is the daughter of a journalist named John Madigan and his wife, Dolores who worked as an actress and administrative assistant. Amy is a native of Chicago in Illinois and was raised alongside her two siblings – Jack and Jim.

At a very young age, Amy was enrolled into Aquinas Dominican High School in Chicago. There she participated in various plays and dramas organized by her school. While doing that, she equally studied piano at the Chicago Conservatory of Music. Soon after her graduation, the actress made her way into the Marquette University where she got a degree in Philosophy.

Career

After she graduated from college, Amy Madigan decided to relocate to Los Angeles in 1974 to pursue her acting career. In a bid to hone her skills, she enrolled at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Before then, Amy pursued a career in music and was the lead singer for a band called Jelly. Through Asylum Records, the group recorded an album titled A True Story in 1977. The actress also appeared in the June 1978 issue of Playboy magazine while promoting her band. At the time, the group toured and performed in various parts of the United States.

After her graduation from Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Madigan kicked off her acting career in the ‘80s. Her first acting role was in the 1981 TV series, Hart to Hart, after which she appeared in the TV film, Crazy Times as Marilyn. The following year, the actress made her big-screen debut, playing the role of Terry Jean Moore alongside Mackenzie Philips, and Beau Bridges in the 1982 biopic film, Love Child.

Later on, she was seen in Places in the Heart (1984), Alamo Bay (1985), Nowhere to Hide (1987), Field of Dreams and Uncle Buck (1989). In the ‘90s, Amy starred in films like The Dark Half (1993), Female Perversions (1996), With Friends Like These (1998), and Pollock (2000). Her other movies include A Time for Dancing (2002), Once Fallen (2010), The Lifeguard (2013), Rules Don’t Apply (2017), and American Woman (2018). Her latest movies include The Hunt, The Last Measure, and Antlers, which are set to be released in 2019.

Asides from films, the actress have equally appeared in a handful of TV series. Some of her notable works include Victims, Roe vs. Wade, Riders of the Purple Sage, Carnivale, Grey’s Anatomy, Fringe, and Ice, among many others.

Is Amy Madigan Married? Meet Her Husband & Kids

Amy Madigan is happily married to Edward Allen Harris otherwise known as Ed Harris. Ed is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer, known for his excellent performances in movies such as The Hours, Apollo 13, The Truman Show, and many others.

The couple met each other several years ago and after a few years of a successful relationship, they exchanged marital vows. Their wedding which was held in the United States on the 21st November 1983 saw their friends and family members in attendance.

After their wedding, the couple welcomed their first bundle of joy, a daughter named Lily Dolores in May 1993. There is no much information about their daughter. Despite their busy schedule, the couple has continued to support each other in their respective careers and there is no sign of controversies and divorce between them.

Height and Body Measurements

The blonde-haired actress is not the tallest woman out there but with a height of 5 feet 6 inches, Amy Madigan will certainly not be lost in a crowd. In addition to a bodyweight of 60 kg, the actress has sporty body measurements of 35-25-37 inches (bust-waist-hips). Her other distinctive features include her blue eyes.

Other Interesting Facts About Amy Madigan – Ed Harris Wife

1. The actress has made a huge fortune from her acting career and her net worth is currently placed at $6 million.

2. Since the inception of her career, Amy Madigan has received several awards and nominations. Some of which include two CableAce Awards, a Theatre World Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Bronze Wrangler, etc.

3. She has appeared in a few stage productions including Buried Child, The Jacksonian, and The Lucky Spot.

4. In 2015, her husband, Ed received a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to motion pictures.