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Jennifer Jason Leigh

Acting Born Feb 5, 1962 Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA 143 credits

Biography

Jennifer Jason Leigh, born Jennifer Leigh Morrow on February 5, 1962, is an American actress. She was born in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. With a career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, accumulating 134 known credits. Leigh began her professional journey in television during the 1970s before transitioning into film. She is recognized for her extensive body of work, which includes a variety of roles across both television and cinema. Her professional identity is defined by her long-standing commitment to acting and her contributions to numerous film and television projects throughout her career.

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Career

Career overview

Jennifer Jason Leigh began her acting career on television during the 1970s. She achieved a significant film breakthrough in 1982 with her role in the teen film Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Throughout the 1990s, she garnered critical praise for her performances in several notable films, including Last Exit to Brooklyn in 1989, Miami Blues in 1990, Backdraft in 1991, Single White Female in 1992, and The Hudsucker Proxy in 1994. Her portrayal of Dorothy Parker in the 1994 film Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

In 1995, Leigh starred in the film Georgia, which was written by her mother, screenwriter Barbara Turner. Beyond her work as an actress, she has also participated in behind-the-scenes production. She co-wrote and co-directed a film titled The Anniversary Party alongside Alan Cumming. Throughout her career, Leigh has maintained a consistent presence in the industry, contributing to a wide range of projects that have solidified her reputation as a versatile performer.

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Career timeline

Crime 101Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen
All's FairNight Always Comes
High PotentialPoolman
Sharp Stick
Lisey's StoryThe Woman in the WindowAwake
HuntersPossessor
The Hateful EightQT8: The First EightSid & Judy
AnnihilationPatrick MelroseWhite Boy Rick
AtypicalAtypical · ProducerGood TimeAmityville: The AwakeningLBJ
MorganNone of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa
The Hateful EightWelcome to MeAnomalisaAlex of Venice
FargoThe AffairVariety Studio: Actors on ActorsHateship LoveshipMe
The Spectacular NowKill Your DarlingsThe Moment
Revenge
GreenbergGreenberg · StoryGreenberg · Producer
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenDer Regisseur Uli Edel - Fakten und Fiktion
Synecdoche, New York
Margot at the Wedding
The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'
WeedsThe JacketEaster SundayRag TalePalindromes
The MachinistChildstar
In the CutCelebrity Naked Ambition
Road to PerditionHey Arnold! The MovieSearching for Debra WingerCrossed Over
The Man Who Wasn't ThereThe Man Who Wasn't There · ThanksThe Anniversary PartyThe Anniversary Party · DirectorThe Anniversary Party · Writer
O Brother, Where Art Thou? · ThanksThe King Is AliveSkipped PartsSkipped Parts · Co-ProducerFrame by Frame: The Invisible Art of Production Designer Carol Spier
Where Are They Now?Mission HilleXistenZ
HerculesTwitch CityThe Love LetterThanks of a Grateful Nation
King of the HillSpawnCinema CinemaA Thousand AcresWashington Square
Superman: The Animated SeriesTracey Takes On...Bastard Out of CarolinaKansas City
Dolores ClaiborneGeorgiaGeorgia · ProducerThe First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

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