Andie MacDowell was born April 21, 1958 in Gaffney, South Carolina, to Pauline Johnston (Oswald), a music teacher, and Marion St. Pierre MacDowell, a lumber executive. She was enrolled at Winthrop College located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Initially discovered by a rep from Wilhelmina Models while on a trip to Los Angeles. Later signed on with Elite Model Management in New York City in 1978. Made debut film appearance in Greystoke, la légende de Tarzan (1984). Went on to study method acting at the Actors Studio. Had commercial success with performances in Harold Ramis's Un jour sans fin (1993) and Mike Newell's 4 mariages et 1 enterrement (1994).
