Ginnifer Goodwin Movies
Born on May 22nd, 1978, Memphis, TN, native
Ginnifer Goodwin set her sights on performing from early childhood -- when she enrolled in dance classes at age five and appeared in a production of The Little Engine That Could -- but first began to aggressively hone her acting chops when she attended Boston University as a drama major, then received classical training as a thespian at London's prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Goodwin's early film roles predominantly consisted of supporting parts, including that of a Wellesley college student in
Mona Lisa Smile (2003), a loyal best friend in
Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! (2004), and Vivian Cash, the first wife of country singer
Johnny Cash, in the biopic
Walk the Line (2005).
Goodwin drew a healthy amount of praise as a regular cast member of the HBOcomedy drama
Big Love -- as Margene, the youngest and most naïve wife of Mormon polygamist Bill Henrickson. The actress then took on supporting roles in the comedy drama features
In the Land of Women (2007) and
He's Just Not That Into You (2008). After the conclusion of Big Love in 2010, Goodwin joined the cast of Ramona and Beezus, a family film adapted from Beverly Cleary’s popular book series about the trials and tribulations of grade-schooler Ramona Quiimby. The actress continued to pursue comedy for 2011’s Something Borrowed and Take Me Home Tonight. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi