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Brittany Murphy Biography

By Rebecca Murray, About.com

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy at the premiere of "Uptown Girls."

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Brittany Murphy's Birth Date: November 10, 1977

Place of Birth: Atlanta, GA, raised in Edison, New Jersey

First Started Acting: In regional theater at the young age of 9.

Interesting Tidbit: Murphy has also stepped into the role of producer.

Jan 2007 - Brittany Murphy broke onto the scene as the girl most in need of a makeover in "Clueless," starring Alicia Silverstone. From that 1995 film, Murphy went on to star in films such as "Girl, Interrupted," "Sidewalks of New York," "Riding in Cars with Boys," "Don't Say a Word," "Spin," "8 Mile," "Just Married," "Little Black Book," and "Sin City."

Murphy's also built up a solid resume doing voice work. Murphy lent her voice to the animated TV series, "King of the Hill," as both Luann and Joseph. Murphy also provided the voice of Elijah Wood's love interest in the animated movie, "Happy Feet." Not only was she called upon to act the part of a singing penguin in that family film, Murphy also sang Somebody to Love and Boogie Wonderland (both songs are included on the "Happy Feet" soundtrack).

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