**Michelle Pfeiffer** (Santa Ana, 1958) is an American actress known for her versatility and her ability to infuse elegance and depth into her characters. She achieved international recognition with her intense performance in *Scarface* (1983).

Her career is studded with acclaimed roles, which earned her Academy Award nominations for *Dangerous Liaisons* (1988), where she shone as Madame de Tourvel, and *The Fabulous Baker Boys* (1989), for which she won a Golden Globe, also showcasing her vocal talents. Her most iconic performances include Catwoman in *Batman Returns* (1992) and her role in *The Age of Innocence* (1993).

Pfeiffer is praised for her sophisticated beauty coupled with remarkable dramatic intensity, often embodying complex women, strong yet with a subtle vulnerability, capable of effortlessly spanning from drama to comedy and action.