Jessica Lange
Birth Name: Jessica Phyllis Lange
Birth Date: 1949-04-20
Birth Place: Cloquet, Minnesota, USA
Details
Alternate Names: Jessica Phyllis Lange, جسیکا لنگ
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
Most Important Roles: - Broken Flowers (2005) as Carmen
- Big Fish (2003) as Sandra Bloom (senior)
- Cape Fear (1991) as Leigh Bowden
- Music Box (1989) as Ann Talbot
- Frances (1982) as Frances Farmer
- Don't Come Knocking (2005) as Doreen
- King Kong (1976) as Dwan
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1984) as Maggie
- Shepard & Dark (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) as Cora Papadakis
Career Highlights: - Broken Flowers (2005)
- Big Fish (2003)
- Cape Fear (1991)
- Music Box (1989)
- Frances (1982)
- Don't Come Knocking (2005)
- King Kong (1976)
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1984)
- Shepard & Dark (2012)
- The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)
Awards
Awards: - Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1995)
- Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1983)
- Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress (1976)
- Theatre World Award (1992)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (2016)
- Lucie Award (2012)
- Women in Film Honors
- Crystal Award (2000)
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2009)
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2014)
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2012)
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
- CineMerit Award (2024)
Full Biography
Jessica Lange was born on April 20, 1949. She rose to prominence with her debut role as Dwan in Dino De Laurentiis's 'King Kong' (1976), for which she received a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Throughout her career, Lange has been recognized with numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. She is known for her versatile roles in films like 'Tootsie' (1982), 'Frances' (1982), and 'Blue Sky' (1994), as well as TV series such as 'American Horror Story'. Lange has also published photography books and held UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador position.