Actor
Glenn Close
- Born: 19 March 1947, Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
- Estimated net worth: $70 million
Glenn Close is a versatile and acclaimed actress known for her powerful performances in film, television, and theater. She gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Fatal Attraction' and 'The Wife.' Close is celebrated for her commanding presence and…
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About Glenn Close
Glenn Close is a versatile and acclaimed actress known for her powerful performances in film, television, and theater. She gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Fatal Attraction' and 'The Wife.' Close is celebrated for her commanding presence and emotional depth, making her one of the most respected figures in the entertainment industry.
- Born
- 19 March 1947, Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
- Spouses
- David Shaw (1984-1991)
- Children
- 1, Annie Starke
- Parents
- William T. Close, Elizabeth Mary Close
- Estimated net worth
- $70 million
Fun facts about Glenn Close
- Glenn Close has been nominated for the Academy Award eight times, making her one of the most nominated actresses without a win in Oscar history.
- She is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and founded the non-profit organization Bring Change to Mind.
Famous Glenn Close quotes
“I won't be ignored, Dan.”
“I am not a monster.”
“There are no rules. Just follow your heart.”
Glenn Close: coming up
- The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (Movie, Drusilla Sickle)18 November 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Glenn Close filmography
Cast (199)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Movie | Drusilla Sickle | |
| 2026 | La bola negra Movie | Isabelle Durand | 8.4 |
| 2026 | Animal Farm Movie | Frieda Pilkington (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2025 | Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Movie | Martha Delacroix | 7.2 |
| 2025 | All's Fair TV | Dina Standish | 4.8 |
| 2025 | Glenn Close: A Feminist Force Movie | Self | |
| 2025 | Glenn Close, l'art de la transformation Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 2025 | The Summer Book Movie | Grandmother | 7.3 |
| 2025 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self | 4.4 |
| 2025 | Back in Action Movie | Ginny | 6.4 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brothers Movie | Cath Munger | 5.9 |
| 2024 | Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Movie | Self | 8.1 |
| 2024 | The Deliverance Movie | Alberta Jackson | 6.0 |
| 2024 | A Look Through His Lens Movie | Self | |
| 2023 | Heart of Stone Movie | King of Diamonds | 6.7 |
| 2023 | Tom Hanks: The Nomad Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.5 |
| 2022 | The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window TV | The Woman in Seat 2A (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| 2021 | Swan Song Movie | Dr. Eve Scott | 7.1 |
| 2021 | Boulevard! A Hollywood Story Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.2 |
| 2021 | Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | Show of Titles Movie | "Dance a Little Closer" Performer | |
| 2021 | Four Good Days Movie | Deb | 6.8 |
| 2021 | Baba Yaga Movie | Chief (voice) | |
| 2020 | Hillbilly Elegy Movie | Mamaw | 6.7 |
| 2020 | In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover Movie | Cruella de Vil | 7.1 |
| 2020 | 537 Votes Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.1 |
| 2020 | The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America Movie | Roy Cohn | 10.0 |
| 2020 | Tehran TV | Marjan Montazeri | 7.5 |
| 2020 | Celebrity IOU TV | Self | 6.7 |
| 2019 | The Lavender Scare Movie | Narrator (voice) | 5.6 |
| 2019 | Desus & Mero TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2018 | 3Below: Tales of Arcadia TV | Mother (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2018 | Let's Dance Movie | Segment: "Night Shift" | 6.1 |
| 2018 | Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2018 | The Green Fog Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Father Figures Movie | Helen Baxter | 5.8 |
| 2017 | Marcians TV | Self - Interviewee | |
| 2017 | Sea Oak TV | Aunt Bernie | 6.4 |
| 2017 | The Wilde Wedding Movie | Eve Wilde | 5.1 |
| 2017 | Crooked House Movie | Lady Edith de Haviland | 6.4 |
| 2017 | What Happened to Monday Movie | Nicolette Cayman | 7.1 |
| 2017 | The Wife Movie | Joan Castleman | 7.1 |
| 2017 | The Fabulous Allan Carr Movie | Self (archive footage) | 5.0 |
| 2016 | The Girl with All the Gifts Movie | Dr. Caroline Caldwell | 6.6 |
| 2016 | Warcraft Movie | Alodi (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 2016 | Anesthesia Movie | Marcia Zarrow | 5.7 |
| 2015 | The Great Gilly Hopkins Movie | Nonnie Hopkins | 6.6 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self | 4.2 |
| 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy Movie | Nova Prime | 7.9 |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2014 | 5 to 7 Movie | Arlene Bloom | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Low Down Movie | Gram | 5.6 |
| 2013 | Six by Sondheim Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.1 |
| 2013 | Love, Marilyn Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2012 | Casting By Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen Movie | (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2011 | Albert Nobbs Movie | Albert Nobbs | 6.3 |
| 2011 | Discovering Hamlet Movie | Gertrude (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2011 | Not My Life Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2011 | Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil Movie | Granny (voice) | 5.2 |
| 2009 | My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 2009 | C à vous TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.9 |
| 2009 | Peter Matthiessen: No Boundaries Movie | Self - Hostess | |
| 2008 | Gates of the Arctic Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2007 | Damages TV | Patty Hewes | 7.5 |
| 2007 | Evening Movie | Mrs. Wittenborn | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Gabon The Last Eden Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2005 | Hoodwinked! Movie | Granny (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2005 | Hollywood's Greatest Villains Movie | Self | 9.5 |
| 2005 | Nine Lives Movie | Maggie | 6.1 |
| 2005 | Heights Movie | Diana | 6.3 |
| 2005 | Tarzan II Movie | Kala (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2005 | The Chumscrubber Movie | Carrie Johnson | 6.5 |
| 2005 | Nos Bastidores de Hollywood Movie | Self (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 2004 | The Stepford Wives Movie | Claire Wellington | 5.7 |
| 2004 | Strip Search Movie | Karen Moore | 6.2 |
| 2004 | Tracking 'The Lion in Winter' Movie | Self | |
| 2003 | The Lion in Winter Movie | Eleanor of Aquitaine | 5.9 |
| 2003 | What I Want My Words to Do to You Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2003 | In Search of the Jaguar Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Le Divorce Movie | Olivia Pace | 4.9 |
| 2003 | Brush with Fate Movie | Cornelia Engelbrecht | 6.0 |
| 2002 | The Safety of Objects Movie | Esther Gold | 6.5 |
| 2002 | Sunset Boulevard: A Look Back Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2002 | The Shield TV | Captain Monica Rawling | 8.2 |
| 2001 | South Pacific Movie | Nellie Forbush | 5.3 |
| 2001 | The Ballad of Lucy Whipple Movie | Arvella Whipple | 5.6 |
| 2000 | Welcome to Hollywood Movie | Glenn Close | 4.2 |
| 2000 | Baby Movie | Adult Sophie (Voice) | 8.0 |
| 2000 | 102 Dalmatians Movie | Cruella de Vil | 5.5 |
| 2000 | Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her Movie | Dr. Elaine Keener (segments "This is Dr. Keener" and "Fantasies about Rebecca") | 5.8 |
| 1999 | Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End Movie | Sarah Witting | 7.5 |
| 1999 | SNL: The Best of Adam Sandler Movie | Gina (archive footage) (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 1999 | Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 1999 | The West Wing TV | Evelyn Baker Lang | 8.3 |
| 1999 | Tarzan in Concert with Phil Collins Movie | Self | |
| 1999 | Tarzan Movie | Kala (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Cookie's Fortune Movie | Camille Dixon | 6.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Glenn Close (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | The Big Chill: A Reunion Movie | Self | 6.3 |
| 1999 | The Lady with the Torch Movie | Self - Host | 10.0 |
| 1998 | Will & Grace TV | Fannie Lieber | 6.9 |
| 1998 | Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration Movie | Self - Performer | 7.6 |
| 1997 | In & Out Movie | Glenn Close (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Air Force One Movie | Kathryn Bennett | 6.5 |
| 1997 | Leute heute TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1997 | In the Gloaming Movie | Janet | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Paradise Road Movie | Adrienne Pargiter | 6.3 |
| 1996 | Mars Attacks! Movie | Marsha Dale | 6.4 |
| 1996 | 101 Dalmatians Movie | Cruella de Vil | 5.9 |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.1 |
| 1996 | The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1996 | Mary Reilly Movie | Mrs. Farraday | 5.8 |
| 1995 | MADtv TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Anne Frank Remembered Movie | Diary Readings (voice) | 7.6 |
| 1995 | Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story Movie | Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer | 5.7 |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio TV | Self | |
| 1994 | Ellen TV | Glenn Close | 6.2 |
| 1994 | The Paper Movie | Alicia Clark | 6.6 |
| 1993 | Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration Movie | Self (segment "Monster in the Mirror") | 7.0 |
| 1993 | The House of the Spirits Movie | Ferula Trueba | 6.9 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Skylark Movie | Sarah Witting | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Lincoln Movie | Mary Todd Lincoln (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1992 | Blast 'Em Movie | Self (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1992 | Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1991 | Pebble Mill TV | Self | 4.1 |
| 1991 | Meeting Venus Movie | Karin Anderson | 5.8 |
| 1991 | Hook Movie | Gutless | 6.8 |
| 1991 | Sarah, Plain and Tall Movie | Sarah Wheaton | 7.1 |
| 1990 | Hamlet Movie | Gertrude | 6.6 |
| 1990 | The Divine Garbo Movie | Self - Host / Narrator | |
| 1990 | Reversal of Fortune Movie | Sunny von Bülow / Narrator | 6.7 |
| 1990 | Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Mona Simpson (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | An Amazin Era: Revised and Updated Movie | Self | |
| 1989 | Immediate Family Movie | Linda Spector | 5.9 |
| 1989 | Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons Movie | Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil | 7.2 |
| 1988 | American Experience TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1988 | This Morning TV | Self - Guest | 5.2 |
| 1988 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Stones for Ibarra Movie | Sara Everton | 9.0 |
| 1988 | Electric Blue 29 Movie | (archive footage) | |
| 1987 | Fatal Attraction Movie | Alexandra "Alex" Forrest | 6.8 |
| 1987 | Do You Mean There Are Still Real Cowboys? Movie | Self - Narrator | |
| 1987 | Rabbit Ears - The Emperor and the Nightingale Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1986 | An Amazin' Era Movie | Self | |
| 1985 | Jagged Edge Movie | Teddy Barnes | 6.3 |
| 1985 | Maxie Movie | Jan / Maxie | 5.0 |
| 1984 | The Natural Movie | Iris Gaines | 6.9 |
| 1984 | The Stone Boy Movie | Ruth Hillerman | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes Movie | Miss Jane Porter (voice) (uncredited) | 6.4 |
| 1984 | Goldene Kamera TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 1984 | Something About Amelia Movie | Gail Bennett | 5.6 |
| 1983 | The Big Chill Movie | Sarah Cooper | 6.8 |
| 1982 | The World According to Garp Movie | Jenny Fields | 6.7 |
| 1982 | The Elephant Man Movie | Princess Alexandra | 5.9 |
| 1981 | Wetten, dass..? TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1979 | Orphan Train Movie | Jessica | 5.9 |
| 1979 | Too Far to Go Movie | Rebecca Kuehn | 3.5 |
| 1977 | Please Turn the Page TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | The Rules of the Game Movie | Neighbor | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Neighbor | 6.1 |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Self - Host | 6.1 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self (archive footage) | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Host / Performer / Winner | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Winner | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Nominee | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Audience Member | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Host | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Hillary Clinton | |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Sara Everton | 8.8 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Sarah Wheaton | 8.8 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Sarah | 8.8 |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Cornelia Englebrecht | 8.8 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Presenter/Nominee | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Presenter | 7.0 |
| TBA | Maud TV | Maud Oldcastle | |
| TBA | Standing By TV | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Diamonds on the Silver Screen Movie | Self | |
| TBA | Encore Movie | Marie | |
| TBA | The Midnight Library Movie | Mrs.Elm | |
| TBA | Sunset Boulevard Movie | Norma Desmond | |
| TBA | The Plague Monkeys Movie | Narrator |
Crew (17)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | All's Fair TV | Executive Producer · Production | 4.8 |
| 2025 | The Summer Book Movie | Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Cruella Movie | Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2017 | Sea Oak TV | Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 2017 | The Wilde Wedding Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.1 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Albert Nobbs Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2011 | Albert Nobbs Movie | Producer · Production | 6.3 |
| 2011 | Albert Nobbs Movie | Lyricist · Writing | 6.3 |
| 2001 | South Pacific Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.3 |
| 2001 | The Ballad of Lucy Whipple Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2000 | Baby Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 1995 | Journey Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 1995 | Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.7 |
| 1993 | Skylark Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 1991 | Sarah, Plain and Tall Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| TBA | Maud TV | Executive Producer · Production | |
| TBA | Sunset Boulevard Movie | Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- La bola negra2026 / TMDB 8.4
- Animal Farm2026 / TMDB 6.3
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery2025 / TMDB 7.2
- Glenn Close: A Feminist Force2025
- Glenn Close, l'art de la transformation2025 / TMDB 6.3
- The Summer Book2025 / TMDB 7.3
Glenn Close in the news
Questions about Glenn Close
What are some of Glenn Close's most famous films?
Glenn Close is well-known for her roles in films such as 'Fatal Attraction,' 'Dangerous Liaisons,' 'The Wife,' and 'Albert Nobbs.' Her performances have garnered critical acclaim and numerous award nominations.
Has Glenn Close won any major awards?
Glenn Close has received multiple awards throughout her career, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards. Despite her eight Academy Award nominations, she has yet to win an Oscar.
What was Glenn Close's first film?
Glenn Close made her film debut in 'The World According to Garp' in 1982, where she played the role of Jenny Fields, earning her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
How many children does Glenn Close have?
Glenn Close has one daughter named Annie Starke, who was born in 1988. Annie is also an actress and has appeared in several films.
What is Glenn Close's estimated net worth?
Glenn Close's estimated net worth is around $70 million. This wealth has been accumulated through her extensive career in film, television, and theater.
What is Glenn Close's acting style known for?
Glenn Close's acting style is characterized by her emotional intensity and ability to portray complex characters. She is known for her strong presence and versatility across various genres.
Has Glenn Close ever worked in television?
Yes, Glenn Close has had a successful television career, winning Emmy Awards for her performances in series like 'The Shield' and 'Damages.' She is known for her strong performances in both drama and comedy.
What advocacy work is Glenn Close involved in?
Glenn Close is an advocate for mental health awareness and founded the organization Bring Change to Mind, which aims to reduce stigma and promote understanding of mental illness.