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Streep

(strēp), Meryl Born 1949.

American actress who has won Academy Awards for her versatility and intensity in films such as Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and Sophie's Choice (1982).

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Streep

(striːp)

(Biography) Meryl, original name Mary Louise Streep. born 1949, US actress. Her films include The Deer Hunter (1978), Kramer vs Kramer (1979), The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981), Sophie's Choice (1982), Out of Africa (1986), The Hours (2002), Mamma Mia! (2008), and The Iron Lady (2011)

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Streep - United States film actress (born in 1949)

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LOS ANGELES, April 28 -- Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep and Cher will be among the stars honoring Mike Nichols when he receives the Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute.

Hanks, Streep to honor Nichols at AFI celebration

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Read by Stephanie Beacham, Glenda Jackson, Sharon Stone, Meryl Streep. 1 tape, 45 mins.

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I was tempted to subtitle this column What ever happened to Meryl Streep? Except I wasn't sure anyone but me had noticed her disappearance.

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[USA], June 23 (ANI): Actor Meryl Streep, who turned 70 on Saturday (June 22), was showered with love and wishes on her special day.

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While (http://www.ibtimes.com/how-meryl-streep-landed-chilly-role-big-little-lies-2646346) Meryl Streep's character, Miranda Priestly, doesn't seem to be a big part of the book, which hits shelves June 18, the movie would likely find a way to fit her in for a cameo appearance, at the very least.