Minnie Driver was born on 31 January 1970, her birthplace is Marylebone, England, United Kingdom, and her full name is Amelia Fiona J. “Minnie” Driver. She completed her studies at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Minnie Driver is an English-American actress, singer, and songwriter. The versatile actress gives her appearance in various films such as Circle of Friends, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Owning Mahowny. She is best known for her role as Skylar in Gus Van Sant’s Good Will Hunting, because of it she received the nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Screen Actors Guild Award.