Jill Clayburgh
Biography
Jill Clayburgh was an American actress known for her work in theater, television, and cinema. Born on April 30, 1944, in New York City, New York, USA, she was active in the entertainment industry. Clayburgh's career spanned multiple media formats, including theater, television, and film. She was a recipient of the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and received multiple Academy Award nominations for her performances in films such as An Unmarried Woman and Starting Over. Additionally, she received four Golden Globe nominations for her film performances. Throughout her career, Clayburgh accumulated 68 known credits, primarily in acting.
Career overview
Jill Clayburgh was an American actress known for her work in theater, television, and cinema. She had a notable career in film, with a breakthrough role in the comedy-drama An Unmarried Woman. This performance earned her recognition, including a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Her success continued with a second consecutive Academy Award nomination for Starting Over. In addition to her film work, Clayburgh received Golden Globe nominations for her performances in various films. Her body of work demonstrates her versatility and talent as an actress.
Throughout her career, Clayburgh accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 68 known credits. She was active in the entertainment industry for many years, leaving a lasting impact on the world of cinema.
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- Bridesmaids (2011) as Annie's Mom
- Love & Other Drugs (2010) as Nancy Randall
- Dirty Sexy Money (2007) as Letitia Darling
- Running with Scissors (2006) as Agnes Finch
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Bobbi Broderick
- Phenomenon II (2003) as Norma Malley
- Leap of Faith (2002) as Cricket Wardwell
- Never Again (2001) as Grace
- My Little Assassin (1999) as Alice Lorenz
- Everything's Relative (1999) as Mickey Gorelick
- Trinity (1998) as Eileen McCallister
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Practice (1997) as Victoria Stewart
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Jeannie McBeal
- Fools Rush In (1997) as Nan Whitman
- Going All the Way (1997) as Alma Burns
- Crowned and Dangerous (1997) as Cathy Stevens
- Sins of the Mind (1997) as Eve
- When Innocence Is Lost (1997) as Susan French
- The Face on the Milk Carton (1995) as Miranda Jessmon
- For the Love of Nancy (1994) as Sally Walsh
- Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders (1994) as Kitty Menendez
- Frasier (1993) as Marie (voice)
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Naked in New York (1993) as Shirley
- Firestorm: 72 Hours in Oakland (1993) as Anneliese Osborn
- Whispers in the Dark (1992) as Sarah Green
- Lincoln (1992) as Emilie Todd Helm (voice)
- The Big Pardon 2 (1992) as Sally White
- Rich in Love (1992) as Helen Odom
- Trial: The Price of Passion (1992) as Judge Louise Parker
- Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story (1991) as Jill Ireland
- Law & Order (1990) as Sheila Atkins
- Unspeakable Acts (1990) as Laurie Braga
- Beyond the Ocean (1990) as Ellen
- Fear Stalk (1989) as Alexandra Maynard
- Who Gets the Friends? (1988) as Vikki Baron
- Shy People (1987) as Diana
- Where are the Children? (1986) as Nancy Holder Eldridge
- Miles to Go… (1986) as Moira Browning
- Hanna K. (1983) as Hanna Kaufman
- I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (1982) as Barbara Gordon
- Be Pretty and Shut Up! (1981) as Self
- First Monday in October (1981) as Ruth Loomis
- It's My Turn (1980) as Dr. Katherine "Kate" Gunzinger
- Starting Over (1979) as Marilyn Holmburg
- Luna (1979) as Caterina Silveri
- An Unmarried Woman (1978) as Erica Benton
- Semi-Tough (1977) as Barbara Jane Bookman
- Silver Streak (1976) as Hildegard 'Hilly' Burns
- Gable and Lombard (1976) as Carole Lombard
- Griffin and Phoenix (1976) as Sarah Phoenix
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Hustling (1975) as Wanda
- The Art of Crime (1975) as Dany
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Marilyn Polonski
- The Terminal Man (1974) as Angela Black
- The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973) as Jackie Johnson
- Shock-A-Bye Baby (1973)
- Maude (1972) as Adele
- The Female Instinct (1972) as Mary Nero
- Portnoy's Complaint (1972) as Naomi
- The Telephone Book (1971) as Eyemask
- Medical Center (1969) as Beverly Welton
- The Wedding Party (1969) as Josephine
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Search for Tomorrow (1951)