Madeline Zima
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Early Life and Background
Madeline Zima was born in 1985 in New Haven, Connecticut. She is of American nationality and of Polish descent; her surname, Zima, means "winter" in Polish, a name given by her maternal grandfather. Madeline is the daughter of Dennis and Marie Zima and has two sisters, Vanessa Zima and Yvonne Zima, both of whom are also actresses. She attended Burbank High School in California.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 16 Sep, 1985
- Age
- 34 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Television actor
Film actor
Film producer
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- New Haven
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American actress
- Net Worth 2021
- 1.5 million
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Career Beginnings and Breakthrough Roles
Madeline Zima began her acting career at the age of two. She gained early fame for her role as Grace Sheffield on the popular sitcom The Nanny, which aired for six seasons. Her performance in the series received positive attention and served as a solid foundation for her career in television and film.
In film, she appeared in roles such as Emma in The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and Kate Mason in Mr. Nanny. Her most acclaimed television performance came in 2007 when she joined the cast of Californication in the role of Mia Lewis, a controversial and complex character. She remained with the show through 2011, contributing significantly to the series’ impact.
