Scene from Body Heat (1981)

Alternate Names: מרי קת'לין טרנר, קתלין טרנר, کاتلین ترنر, کَتلین ترنر, 캐서린 터너

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Body Heat (1981) as Matty Walker

Most Important Roles:

• The War of the Roses (1989) as Barbara Rose
• Prizzi's Honor (1985) as Irene Walker
• The Virgin Suicides (2000) as Mrs. Lisbon
• Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) as Peggy Sue
• The Jewel of the Nile (1985) as Joan Wilder
• The Accidental Tourist (1988) as Sarah Leary
• Baby Geniuses (1999) as Elena Kinder
• The Man with Two Brains (1983) as Dolores Benedict
• Serial Mom (1994) as Beverly Sutphin
• Naked in New York (1993) as Dana Coles

Career Highlights:

• The War of the Roses (1989)
• Prizzi's Honor (1985)
• The Virgin Suicides (2000)
• Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
• The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
• The Accidental Tourist (1988)
• Baby Geniuses (1999)
• The Man with Two Brains (1983)
• Serial Mom (1994)
• Naked in New York (1993)

Awards:

• Theatre World Special Award (1990)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1984)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1985)
• Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress
• Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (1989)

Kathleen Turner, born Mary Kathleen Turner on June 19, 1954, is an American actress known for her significant roles in film and theater. She gained fame during the 1980s with notable performances in movies like 'Body Heat' (1981), 'The Man with Two Brains' (1983), and 'Romancing the Stone' (1984). Turner won two Golden Globe Awards for her roles in 'Prizzi's Honor' (1985) and 'Romancing the Stone,' and was nominated for an Academy Award for 'Peggy Sue Got Married' (1986). She has also had notable voice roles, including Jessica Rabbit in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988).