Demi Moore Biography
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Birth name - Demetria Gene Guynes
Date of birth - November 11, 1962
Roswell, New Mexico, USA
Height - 5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Demi Moore was born 1962 in Roswell, New Mexico. Her father left her mother, Victoria, before Demi was born. Her stepfather, Danny Guynes, didn't add much stability to her life, either. He frequently changed jobs and made the family move a total of 40 times. The parents kept on drinking, arguing and beating, until Guynes finally committed suicide. Demi quit school at the age of 16 to work as a pin-up-girl. At 18, she married rock musician Freddie Moore; the marriage lasted four years. At 19, she became a regular on the TV show "General Hospital" (1963). From the first salaries, she started partying and sniffing cocaine. That lasted more than 3 years, until director Joel Schumacher fired her from the set of St. Elmo's Fire (1985) when she turned up high. She got a withdrawal treatment and returned clean after a week... and stayed clean. With determination and a skill for publicity stunts, like the nude appearance on the cover of Vanity Fair while pregnant, she made her way to fame. Since the huge commercial success of Ghost (1990) and the controversial pictures Indecent Proposal (1993) and Disclosure (1994), she's one of Hollywood's most sought-after and most expensive actresses.
Spouse
Ashton Kutcher (September 24, 2005 - present)
Bruce Willis (November 21, 1987 - October 18, 2000) (divorced) 3 children
Freddie Moore (1980 - 1984) (divorced)
More Interesting Information for Demi Moore
Hired 3 cameramen to videotape the birth of her first child
Bruce and Demi announce they are ending their marriage of eleven years. No reasons given. [24 June 1998]
Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world [1996]
Has three daughters with Bruce Willis: Rumer Willis (b. 1988), Scout LaRue Willis (1991) and Tallulah Belle Willis (1994).
Was once engaged to Emilio Estevez
Trade mark - Husky voice
She posed nude while seven months pregnant for a 1991 'Vanity Fair' magazine cover. In August 1992, she again posed nude for 'Vanity Fair', this time wearing body paint that resembled a man's suit.
Stripped on "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993), allegedly to disprove rumors that she's too fat for her new movie Striptease (1996).
Owns a production company: "Moving Pictures"
She appeared in John Parr's "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" music video.
Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Willis's Screen World, Vol. 38.
In order to play a coke addict, Jules, in _St. Elmo's Fire (1985)_ , she had to sign a contract stipulating that she would stop her own alcohol and drug abuse, an agreement that caused her life to turn around.
Was one of three finalists for the lead in Flashdance (1983). No one could decide between the three, so a group of about 50 men was brought into a room, shown the three audition tapes and asked who they would want to sleep with the most. Jennifer Beals won by a landslide.
Was replaced by Sandra Bullock for the lead in While You Were Sleeping (1995).
Operations on her left eye during childhood caused her to wear a patch.
First actress to reach 10 million dollar salary mark.
Aunt of actors Cooper Guynes and Oliver Guynes.
Demi's real father, Charles Harmon, abandoned the family before she was born, which is why she didn't share his last name on her birth certificate.
Measurements: 33-22-33 (young model 1980), 36C-26-36 (after implants in 1996), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Continues to receive royalty checks for songs she wrote before becoming an actress.
Was spoofed in the video game Leisure Suit Larry 7: Love for Sail (1996) (VG) as a hypersexual version of herself called "Dewmi (pronounced "Do Me") Moore".
First job was as a bill collector.
Is a vegetarian.
Voted #22 on VH1's Hottest Hotties
Though born in New Mexico she spent much of her childhood in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Supporter of Arsenal Football Club, and attends home games whenever she is in London.
She quit school at 16 and started working as a pin-up girl.
According to an article in the now defunct Buzz magazine, she was so demanding when it came to perks and fringe benefits, her nickname around Hollywood studio executives was "Gimme Moore".
Was one of the nine original members of the 1980s "brat pack", along with Judd Nelson, Mare Winningham, Anthony Michael Hall, Andrew McCarthy, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez and Ally Sheedy.
The only Brat Packer to become a huge and long-lasting movie star after the Brat Pack era ended
Along with Pia Zadora, Madonna, Pauly Shore and Sylvester Stallone, one of the few people who have "won" back to back awards at the Razzies in successive years. She "won" Worst Actress of 1997 for her performances in the films The Juror (1996) and Striptease (1996), then again the next year she "won" Worst Actress for her role in G.I. Jane (1997).
Her wedding with Ashton Kutcher was attended by about 100 guests. Among them were ex-husband Bruce Willis, their three daughters, Ashton's best friend and co-star from "That '70s Show" (1998), Wilmer Valderrama, and Demi's close friend Lucy Liu.
Auditioned for (and won) the role of Jackie Templeton on "General Hospital" (1963) after producers put out a casting call for a "Margot Kidder/Karen Allen" type actress (both of whom were top box office stars at the time).
Demi has made many memorable movies that have been seen by viewers of all ages. So if you review just about any DVD guide, chances are always likely that at least one of her many films will be listed.
Personal quotes from Demi Moore
"I'm sure there are a lot of people who think I'm a bitch."
"The truth is you can have a great marriage, but there are still no guarantees."
"There's this idea that if you take your clothes off, somehow you must have loose morals. There's still a negative attitude in our society towards women who use a strength that's inherent - their femininity - in any way that might be considered seductive."
"Time is an amazing equalizer. I think if you stay true to yourself and keep moving forward, things come around."
On the changes made to Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" (she starred in the adaptation): "In truth, not very many people have read the book...the ultimate message of Hester Prynne would have been lost if we'd stayed with the original ending."
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Demi Moore Filmography
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Actress - filmography
(In Production) (2000s) (1990s) (1980s)
Mr. Brooks (2007)
Movie Outline: A psychological thriller about a man (Costner) who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.
Flawless (2007)
Movie Outline: A crime/drama based on an actual jewelry heist in 1960s London, where a Blighty janitor team with an American businessman to steal from his employers, a group of men who have irked both thieves.
Bobby (2006) .... Virginia Fallon
Movie Outline: The story of the assassination of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, on June 6th, 1968, which centers around 22 people who were at the Ambassador Hotel where he was killed.
Half Light (2006) .... Rachel Carlson
The Magic 7 (2006) (TV) (voice) .... U-Z-Onesa
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) .... Madison Lee
"Will & Grace"
- Women and Children First (2003) TV Episode .... Sissy Palmer-Ginsburg
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II (2002) (V) (voice) .... Esmeralda
Passion of Mind (2000) .... Martha Marie/'Marty' Talridge
Deconstructing Harry (1997) .... Helen/Harry's Character
G.I. Jane (1997) .... Lt. Jordan O'Neil
Destination Anywhere (1997) (V) .... Janie
"Ellen"
... aka These Friends of Mine (original title)
- The Puppy Episode: Part 1 (1997) TV Episode (uncredited) .... The Sample Lady
- The Puppy Episode: Part 2 (1997) TV Episode (uncredited) .... The Sample Lady
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996) (voice) .... Dallas Grimes
If These Walls Could Talk (1996) (TV) .... Claire Donnelly (segment "1952")
Striptease (1996) .... Erin Grant
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) (voice) .... Esmeralda
The Juror (1996) .... Annie Laird
Now and Then (1995) .... Samantha
The Scarlet Letter (1995) .... Hester Prynne
Disclosure (1994) .... Meredith Johnson
Indecent Proposal (1993) .... Diana Murphy
A Few Good Men (1992) .... Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway
The Butcher's Wife (1991) .... Marina Lemke
Mortal Thoughts (1991) .... Cynthia Kellogg
Nothing But Trouble (1991) .... Diane Lightson
Ghost (1990) .... Molly Jensen
"Tales from the Crypt"
... aka HBO's Tales from the Crypt
- Dead Right (1990) TV Episode .... Cathy Marno
We're No Angels (1989) .... Molly
"Moonlighting"
- When Girls Collide (1989) TV Episode (uncredited) .... Woman in Elevator
"Saturday Night Live"
... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: original title)
... aka SNL
... aka SNL 25 (USA: new title)
... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: new title)
- Episode #14.5 (1988) TV Episode .... Host
The Seventh Sign (1988) .... Abby Quinn
The New Homeowner's Guide to Happiness (1988) (V)
Wisdom (1986) .... Karen Simmons
One Crazy Summer (1986) .... Cassandra Eldridge
About Last Night... (1986) .... Debbie
St. Elmo's Fire (1985) .... Jules
No Small Affair (1984) .... Laura Victor
Blame It on Rio (1984) .... Nicole 'Nikki' Hollis
"The Master"
... aka Master Ninja (USA: video title)
- Max (1984) TV Episode .... Holly Trumbull
"General Hospital" (1963) TV Series .... Jackie Templeton (1982-1983)
Young Doctors in Love (1982) (uncredited) .... New Intern
Parasite (1982) .... Patricia Welles
Choices (1981) .... Corri
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Archive Footage
Producer - filmography
(2000s) (1990s)
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) (producer)
... aka Austin Powers: Goldmember (USA)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) (producer)
... aka Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me (USA: video title)
G.I. Jane (1997) (producer)
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) (producer)
... aka Austin Powers - Das Schärfste, was Ihre Majestät zu bieten hat (Germany)
If These Walls Could Talk (1996) (TV) (executive producer)
Now and Then (1995) (producer)
Mortal Thoughts (1991) (co-producer)
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Archive Footage
Miscellaneous Crew - filmography
Grand Theft Parsons (2003) (special thanks)
Code of Conduct (2001) (V) (special thanks)
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Archive Footage
Herself - filmography
(2000s) (1990s) (1980s)
Marató 2005, La (2005) (TV) .... Herself
"Corazón de..."
- Episode dated 13 October 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 12 October 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 10 October 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself
"Saturday Night Live"
... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: original title)
... aka SNL
... aka SNL 25 (USA: new title)
... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: new title)
- Episode #30.15 (2005) TV Episode (uncredited) .... Herself
"Extra"
... aka Extra: The Entertainment Magazine (USA)
- Episode dated 10 October 2003 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself
"I Love the '70s" (2003) (mini) TV Series .... Herself
The Making of 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' (2003) (TV) .... Herself
2003 MTV Movie Awards (2003) (TV) .... Herself
"The E! True Hollywood Story"
- Demi Moore (2003) TV Episode .... Herself
Hollywood's Hottest (2003) (V)
"HBO First Look"
- Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) TV Episode .... Herself
Code of Conduct (2001) (V) .... Herself
"Lo + plus"
- Episode dated 14 October 1997 (1997) TV Episode .... Herself
I Think I Cannes (1997) (uncredited) .... Herself
... aka All Access (France)
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show"
- Episode dated 14 August 1997 (1997) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 9 October 1996 (1996) TV Episode .... Herself
The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself
"Clive Anderson All Talk"
- Episode #2.6 (1997) TV Episode .... Herself
Your Studio and You (1995) .... Herself
A Century of Cinema (1994) .... Herself
"Late Show with David Letterman"
... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
- Episode dated 1 September 1993 (1993) TV Episode .... Herself
"Aspel & Company"
- Episode #10.7 (1993) TV Episode .... Herself
"The Arsenio Hall Show"
- Episode dated 26 April 1993 (1993) TV Episode .... Herself
The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself - Presenter: Best Costume Design
"The Word"
- Episode #2.21 (1992) TV Episode .... Herself
1992 MTV Movie Awards (1992) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
"Late Night with David Letterman"
- Episode dated 27 July 1990 (1990) TV Episode .... Herself
The 61st Annual Academy Awards (1989) (TV) .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Cinematography
Yours to Keep (1989) .... Herself
Filmography as: Actress, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew, Herself, Archive Footage
Archive Footage
"Entertainment Tonight"
- Episode dated 22 October 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself
"Tvist"
- Episode dated 17 October 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself
"Corazón de..."
- Episode dated 29 September 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode dated 26 September 2005 (2005) TV Episode .... Herself
E! 101 Most Starlicious Makeovers (2004) (TV) .... Herself
"Celebrities Uncensored"
- Episode #2.6 (2004) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode #2.3 (2004) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode #1.9 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode #1.5 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself
- Episode #1.4 (2003) TV Episode .... Herself
Geschichte des erotischen Films, Die (2004) (TV)
Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003) (TV)
MTV Bash: Carson Daly (2003) (TV) .... Herself
"Love Chain"
- Ashton Kutcher (????) TV Episode .... Herself