Meryl Streep is an American actress born on June 22, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey. She is respected as a TV, theatre and movie actress. Her first appearance in theatre was in the play The Playboy of Seville in 1971. Later, in 1977 she had her role in a TV films The Deadliest Season and Julia. Recognition and respect for her success in acting came with movies The Deer Hunter in 1978 and Kramer vs. Kramer in 1979. She won three Oscars for Best Actress – for movies Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice and The Iron Lady. She has also won eight Golden Globe Awards, two Emmy Awards, one Cannes Film Festival Award and many others. Continue reading