Helen Hunt From her earliest work in community theater, to the New York Broadway stage, to her film and television performances, critics continuously recognize Helen Hunt for her outstanding performances. Hunt most recently has been seen on the big screen in Jim Brooks' "As Good as it Gets", starring opposite Jack Nicholson for Sony Pictures. Her portrayal of a single mother/waitress has garnered her a Golden Globe award, Screen Actors Guild Award and an Oscar for Best Actress. She previously was seen starring in "Twister" , directed by Jan De Bout. She won a Blockbuster Award for Best Actress in an action/adventure fil m for her role in the mega-hit. Five times nominated for an Emmy Award in as many seasons, she won the award twice for best actress in a comedy series for her role as ` ,Jamie Buchman' on "Mad About You." Her work on the hit NBC series has also earned her three Golden Globe Awards, a coveted Screen Actors Guild Award, and three American Comedy Awards. Additionally she has twice been named "Best Actress " by the viewers for Quality Television. llunt enjoyed rave reviews for her stunning performance in the sleeper hit from Samuel Goldwyn, "The Waterdance " . Her additional film credits include "Kiss of Death", "Mr. Saturday Night ", "Peggy Sue Got Married ", "Next of Kin", "Miles from Home", "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun ", and "Project X". A Los Angeles native, Hunt grew up in an artistic environment. Her father, Gordon Hunt, is a director and respected acting coach and her singing teacher is one of Hollywood's finest voice coaches, her grandmother, Dorothy Fries. erican Lung Association The American Lung Association ' s mission is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health agency in the United States with a national office and 96 constituent and affiliate associations. The American Lung Association was founded in 1904 as the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Throughout the years, as the number of tuberculosis cases drastically declined, the association widened its interest to include other forms of lung disease and, in 1973, changed its name to the American Lung Association. Today, along with its medical section, the American Thoracic Society (NI'S), the American Lung Association is dedicated to the prevention, cure and control of all types of lung disease such as asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis and lung cancer. This is accomplished through community service, public health education, advocacy and research. For further information about American Lung Association, contact: Abigail Nash 1740 Broadway New York, New York 10019 (212) 315-8622