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Glenn Close

A renowned actress navigates the highs and lows of a five-decade career in Hollywood, driven to leave a lasting legacy amidst the cutthroat pursuit of greatness.

Born

March 19, 1947

From

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

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Actress
Producer

119

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Decades active

Awards

In short · Acting since 1961, 7 decades active, 119 credits, 2 Primetime Emmy Award wins.

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Jul 2
In the news
Ridley Scott and Glenn Close to Receive Honorary Oscars at 2026 Governors Awards
“Ridley Scott and Glenn Close are set to receive honorary Oscars at the 2026 Governors Awards, as announced by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. This recognition comes after years of anticipation for both artists. Alongside them, Disney animator Floyd Norman will also be honored, and Killer Films' producers will be awarded the Thalberg Award. The Governors Awards are designed to celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the film industry. This year's event promises to highlight the achievements of these notable figures in cinema.”
May 28
In the news
Michael Keaton and Glenn Close's 'Paper' Dispute
“In 1994, Michael Keaton and Glenn Close had a physical altercation on set while filming Ron Howard's movie 'The Paper'. The film is a fictional portrayal of a New York City tabloid.”
2009
Award win
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
2008
Award win
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Biography

Glenda Veronica Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress whose career spans more than five decades in film, television, and theater. She has received numerous awards, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards, along with eight Academy Award nominations, two BAFTA nominations, and three Grammy nominations. In 2019, Time magazine listed her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Close received eight Oscar nominations for her roles in *The World According to Garp* (1982), *The Big Chill* (1983), *The Natural* (1984), *Fatal Attraction* (1987), *Dangerous Liaisons* (1988), *Albert Nobbs* (2011), *The Wife* (2017), and *Hillbilly Elegy* (2020). Her other film credits include *Reversal of Fortune* (1990), *The Paper* (1994), *Mars Attacks!* (1996), *Air Force One* (1997), and *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014). She portrayed Cruella de Vil in *101 Dalmatians* (1996) and its 2000 sequel, and voiced Kala in *Tarzan* (1999).

In television, Close was first nominated for an Emmy for her performance in *Something About Amelia* (1984). She won three Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for *Serving in Silence* (1995), and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for *Damages* (2007–2012), which she won twice consecutively.

On stage, Close made her Broadway debut in *Love for Love* (1974). She won three Tony Awards: two for Best Actress in a Play for *The Real Thing* (1983) and *Death and the Maiden* (1992), and one for Best Actress in a Musical for *Sunset Boulevard* (1995). She was also nominated for a Tony for *Barnum* (1980). Close returned to Broadway in a 2014 revival of *A Delicate Balance* and performed in a 2016 West End revival of *Sunset Boulevard*, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.

Close is president of Trillium Productions and co-founder of the website FetchDog. She has supported Democratic political causes and is an advocate for women's rights, same-sex marriage, and mental health awareness. She has been married three times and has one daughter, Annie Starke, from her relationship with producer John Starke.

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