Margot Kidder
Actress
Date of Birth: 17.10.1948
Country: 
Canada
Biography of Margot Kidder
Margaret Ruth "Margot" Kidder, an actress, was born on October 17, 1948, in Yellowknife, Canada. She was one of five children in her family. Her mother was a history teacher, and her father was an engineer and explosives expert. Kidder's childhood was spent moving around due to her father's job, resulting in her attending multiple schools.
At the age of 12, Kidder's mother took her to New York City, where she watched the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" and realized her passion for acting. Despite her lack of knowledge at the time, Kidder was determined to succeed in the industry.
Kidder made her debut as an actress in the 1968 drama "The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar." Her first significant project was the American comedy "Gaily, Gaily." Initially, Kidder expressed mixed feelings about pursuing an acting career and even considered becoming a film editor. However, she continued to refine her acting skills in New York City, where she eventually settled.
In 1973, Kidder gained popularity for her role in Brian De Palma's cult thriller "Sisters," which also marked the beginning of her romantic relationship with the director. She appeared in the March 1975 issue of Playboy, featuring a black and white photo taken by Douglas Kirkland, with an accompanying article written by Kidder herself.
After taking a break in her career to he a daughter, Kidder returned to the big screen in the late 1970s. She treled to England for an audition and successfully landed the role of journalist Lois Lane in Richard Donner's film "Superman" alongside Christopher Reeve. Her portrayal of Superman's love interest propelled her to stardom. Rumor has it that Kidder's role in "Superman III" was reduced to five minutes after she expressed regret that the sequel was not directed by Donner, although the producers denied this.
In 1979, Kidder appeared in the horror film "The Amityville Horror," which solidified her status as one of Hollywood's leading actresses. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film grossed a significant amount of money at the time. However, Kidder later referred to it as a "piece of crap."
In 1990, Kidder was involved in a car accident but refused to undergo surgery, resulting in her reliance on a wheelchair for two years. Her career also suffered due to media coverage of her mental breakdown in April 1996. Kidder was working on her autobiography when her infected laptop crashed, causing her to lose all her work from the previous three years. This incident triggered a manic episode, during which Kidder believed she was a victim of a conspiracy. She disappeared for four days before being found in a yard with her dental crowns knocked out due to an attempted assault. Kidder received psychological assistance and later credited orthomolecular medicine for her improved health.
In 2000, Kidder appeared in the drama "Apocalypse III: Tribulation," which explored Christian eschatology. She later admitted that she only realized the seriousness of the film during the shooting process. In December 2002, Kidder performed in the off-Broadway play "The Vagina Monologues" and toured with the production for two years.
Kidder briefly returned to the "Superman" franchise in 2004, portraying Bridgette Crosby in two episodes of the series "Smallville," which starred Christopher Reeve as Dr. Virgil Swann.
In 2008, Kidder appeared in the detective film "On the Other Hand, Death," which had a gay theme, and accepted a supporting role in Rob Zombie's horror film "Halloween II." In an interview with LGBT magazine "The Advocate," Kidder explained her willingness to take on various roles despite the challenges of her remote Montana location.
Kidder received an Emmy in 2015 for her outstanding performance in the children's program "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour."
Throughout her life, Kidder had relationships with former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, director Steven Spielberg, screenwriter and director Tom Mankiewicz, and actor and comedian Richard Pryor. She was married and divorced three times, with her first husband being American novelist Thomas McGuane, with whom she had a daughter named Maggie in 1976. Her second marriage to actor John Heard lasted only six days. From 1983 to 1984, Kidder was married to French director Philippe de Broca. Following her divorce from Philippe, Kidder stated her preference for the company of her dogs.
Kidder passed away in her sleep on May 13, 2018, at her home in Livingston, Montana, at the age of 69. Mark Hamill, an actor, paid tribute to her on Twitter, highlighting her magical on-screen performances and describing her as one of the kindest, sweetest, and most caring women he had known.