Scene from Nell (1994)

Alternate Names: Jodi Foster, Jody Foster, Alicia Christian Foster, Jody Foster, جودی فاستر, 乔迪·福斯特

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Menace on the Mountain (1970) as Suellen McIver

Most Important Roles:

• Taxi Driver (1976) as Iris
• The Silence of the Lambs (1991) as Clarice Starling
• Inside Man (2006) as Madeleine White
• Sommersby (1993) as Laurel Sommersby
• Anna and the King (1999) as Anna
• Contact (1997) as Ellie Arroway
• Nell (1994) as Nell Kellty
• A Very Long Engagement (2004) as Elodie Gordes
• Panic Room (2002) as Meg Altman
• Nim's Island (2008) as Alexandra Rover

Career Highlights:

• Taxi Driver (1976)
• The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
• Inside Man (2006)
• Sommersby (1993)
• Anna and the King (1999)
• Contact (1997)
• Nell (1994)
• A Very Long Engagement (2004)
• Panic Room (2002)
• Nim's Island (2008)

Awards:

• Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award (2013)
• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1989)
• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1992)
• Golden Globe Awards (1991)
• Saturn Award (1978)
• Screen Actors Guild Award (1995)
• BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles (1977)
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (1977)
• David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress (1989)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (1988)
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1992)
• David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress (1994)
• Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead (1989)
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (1995)
• Saturn Award for Best Actress (1997)

Jodie Foster, born Alicia Christian Foster on November 19, 1962, is an American actress and filmmaker. She began her career as a child model and actor, notable roles including 'Napoleon and Samantha' (1972) and 'Taxi Driver' (1976), earning an Oscar nomination at age 14. After attending Yale University, she transitioned into mature leading roles, winning Oscars for 'The Accused' (1988) and 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991). Foster made her directorial debut with 'Little Man Tate' (1991), founded Egg Pictures production company in 1992, and has since directed films like 'Home for the Holidays' (1995) and episodes for various TV series. She has been awarded numerous accolades throughout her career.