Glenn Close

Glenn Close, born on March nineteenth, nineteen forty-seven, is a celebrated American actress whose illustrious career spans over five decades across film, stage, and television. Renowned for her versatility, she has garnered numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. Close has also received eight Academy Award nominations, three Grammy nominations, and two British Academy Film Award nominations, solidifying her status as one of the most respected figures in the entertainment industry.

Close first gained prominence on Broadway, making her debut in the play Love for Love in nineteen seventy-four. Her exceptional talent earned her three Tony Awards, two of which were for Best Actress in a Play for her performances in The Real Thing in nineteen eighty-three and Death and the Maiden in nineteen ninety-two, along with a Tony for Best Actress in a Musical for Sunset Boulevard in nineteen ninety-five. Her film career took off with her debut in The World According to Garp in nineteen eighty-two, which earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Throughout the eighties and nineties, Close delivered a series of acclaimed performances in films such as The Big Chill, The Natural, Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons, and Reversal of Fortune. She also portrayed the iconic character Cruella de Vil in the live-action adaptations of 101 Dalmatians and its sequel, and lent her voice to the character Kala in Disney's Tarzan. In the twenty-first century, she continued to shine with notable roles in Albert Nobbs, The Wife, Hillbilly Elegy, and the upcoming Wake Up Dead Man.

In addition to her acting career, Close is the president of Trillium Productions and co-founder of FetchDog, a website dedicated to pet products. She is an advocate for various social issues, including women's rights, same-sex marriage, and mental health, and has actively supported Democratic politicians through political donations. Close has been married three times and has one daughter, Annie Starke, from her relationship with producer John Starke.