Ellen Barkin | Born: 1954

American actress and producer Ellen Barkin landed her breakthrough role in the comedy-drama Diner in 1982, for which she gained favorable reviews. This was followed by a role in the drama film Tender Mercies the following year, with Robert Duvall, who played the lead role. That same year, she appeared in Eddie and the Cruisers. Since then, Barkin has appeared in a number of successful films like Sea of Love, opposite Al Pacino, as well as The Big Easy, with Dennis Quaid.

Apart from on-screen movies, the actress also starred in off-Broadway plays like Extremities and Eden Court. Other works she has done include the made-for-television films Before Women Had Wings, for which she won an Emmy Award, and The White River Kid. As of late, Barkin has starred in the film The Man from Toronto, which is in its post-production phase. As her career continues to flourish, she won’t be needing any payday loans anytime soon.