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Jessica Lange

Actor

Jessica Lange

  • Born: 20 April 1949, Cloquet, Minnesota, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $20 million

Jessica Lange is an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances in both film and television. She gained recognition for her roles in films like 'Tootsie', 'Blue Sky', and 'American Horror Story'. Lange's acting style is characterized by…

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About Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange is an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances in both film and television. She gained recognition for her roles in films like 'Tootsie', 'Blue Sky', and 'American Horror Story'. Lange's acting style is characterized by emotional depth and versatility, earning her multiple awards, including two Academy Awards and several Golden Globes.

Born
20 April 1949, Cloquet, Minnesota, USA
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouses
Sam Shepard (1971-1982)
Children
2: Shura Baryshnikov, Hannah Jane Shepard
Parents
Albert John Lange, Dorothy Florence (née Sahlman) Lange
Estimated net worth
$20 million

Fun facts about Jessica Lange

  • Jessica Lange was originally a model before transitioning to acting, which helped her gain fame in the late 1970s.
  • Lange has a passion for photography and often shares her work in exhibitions.

Famous Jessica Lange quotes

“I am not a role model.”
Tootsie, 1982
“You have to be willing to be misunderstood if you're going to innovate.”
The Postman Always Rings Twice, 1981
“I think that the best thing you can do is to be true to yourself.”
American Horror Story: Coven, 2013

Jessica Lange filmography

Cast (84)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Long Day's Journey into Night MovieMary Tyrone
2024The Great Lillian Hall MovieLillian Hall7.1
2023Marlowe MovieDorothy Quincannon5.7
2019The Politician TVDusty Jackson7.0
2018Antonio Lopez 1970: Sex Fashion & Disco MovieSelf7.0
2017FEUD TVLillie Mae Faulk7.6
2017FEUD TVJoan Crawford7.6
2016Wild Oats MovieMaddie6.1
2016Horace and Pete TVMarsha7.7
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
Show 74 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2015Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TVSelf6.2
2014The Gambler MovieRoberta6.1
2014Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TVSelf4.2
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf - Guest5.1
2014In Secret MovieMadame Raquin6.1
2012Behind the Fright: The Making of American Horror Story MovieSelf8.7
2012Shepard & Dark MovieSelf (archive footage)5.5
2012The Vow MovieRita Thornton7.2
2011American Horror Story TVConstance Langdon / Sister Jude Martin / Fiona Goode / Elsa Mars8.1
2011American Horror Story TVFiona Goode8.1
2011American Horror Story TVConstance Langdon8.1
2011American Horror Story TVElsa Mars8.1
2011American Horror Story TVSister Jude Martin8.1
2009Grey Gardens MovieBig Edie6.8
2008A Better Man: The Making of 'Tootsie' MovieSelf6.0
2007Sybil MovieDr. Cornelia Wilbur6.7
2006Bonneville MovieArvilla Holden5.6
2005The Peace! MovieSelf5.0
2005Neverwas MovieKatherine Pierson6.4
2005El Fantasma de la Libertad o cuánto valen 3 mil toneladas de uranio empobrecido MovieSelf
2005Don't Come Knocking MovieDoreen6.2
2005Broken Flowers MovieCarmen6.9
2004Peace by Peace: Women on the Frontlines MovieSelf - Narrator (voice)
2003Big Fish MovieSandra Bloom (senior)7.7
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2003Masked and Anonymous MovieNina Veronica5.2
2003Prozac Nation MovieMrs. Wurtzel6.4
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Guest5.3
2003Normal MovieIrma Applewood6.7
2001The Making of 'Cape Fear' MovieSelf7.4
2001A Hollywood Life: Remembering Frances MovieHerself10.0
1999Titus MovieTamora6.4
1998Cousin Bette MovieCousin Bette5.5
1998Hush MovieMartha Baring5.7
1997A Thousand Acres MovieGinny Cook Smith5.7
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1995A Streetcar Named Desire MovieBlanche DuBois6.9
1995Rob Roy MovieMary MacGregor6.7
1995Losing Isaiah MovieMargaret Lewin6.5
1994Blue Sky MovieCarly Marshall6.1
1994Inside the Actors Studio TVSelf
1993Intimate Portrait TVSelf4.5
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Guest6.5
1992Night and the City MovieHelen Nasseros5.7
1992O Pioneers! MovieAlexandra Bergson6.2
1991Cape Fear MovieLeigh Bowden7.3
1990Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond MovieSelf - Host8.5
1990Men Don't Leave MovieBeth Macauley6.3
1989Music Box MovieAnn Talbot7.2
1988Far North MovieKate6.5
1988Everybody's All-American MovieBabs Rogers Grey5.4
1986King Kong Lives MovieDwan (archive footage)5.2
1986Crimes of the Heart MovieMeg Magrath6.1
1985Sweet Dreams MoviePatsy Cline6.4
1984Hollywood '84 TVSelf
1984Country MovieJewell Ivy6.5
1984Cat on a Hot Tin Roof MovieMaggie Pollitt5.7
1983Notre Dame de la Croisette MovieSelf (uncredited)7.5
1982Tootsie MovieJulie Nichols7.2
1982Frances MovieFrances Farmer6.9
1982American Playhouse TVMaggie Pollitt6.6
1982American Playhouse TVAlexandra Bergson6.6
1982The Making of 'Tootsie' MovieSelf6.0
1981The Postman Always Rings Twice MovieCora Papadakis6.5
1980How to Beat the High Cost of Living MovieLouise5.4
1979All That Jazz MovieAngelique7.5
1976King Kong MovieDwan6.3
1973The American Film Institute Salute to ... TVSelf6.3
1971Film '72 TVSelf5.1
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1952Today TVSelf5.6
1951Hallmark Hall of Fame TVAlexandra Bergson8.8
1948Bambi TVSelf9.0
TBAThe Year of Magical Thinking MovieJoan Didion

Crew (3)

YearTitleRoleRating
2024The Great Lillian Hall MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.1
2017FEUD TVProducer · Production7.6
1984Country MovieProducer · Production6.5

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Questions about Jessica Lange

What are some of Jessica Lange's most famous films?

Jessica Lange is known for her roles in classic films such as 'Tootsie', 'Blue Sky', and 'Frances'. Her performances have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Has Jessica Lange won any Academy Awards?

Yes, Jessica Lange has won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress for 'Tootsie' (1982) and Best Actress for 'Blue Sky' (1994).

What was Jessica Lange's first film?

Jessica Lange's first film was 'King Kong' released in 1976, where she played the role of Dwan, which launched her acting career.

How many children does Jessica Lange have?

Jessica Lange has two children: Shura Baryshnikov and Hannah Jane Shepard. Both daughters have pursued creative careers.

What is Jessica Lange's estimated net worth?

Jessica Lange's estimated net worth is around $20 million, reflecting her successful career in acting over several decades.

What are some key milestones in Jessica Lange's filmography?

Key milestones include her breakthrough role in 'King Kong', her Oscar-winning performances in 'Tootsie' and 'Blue Sky', and her acclaimed work in 'American Horror Story'.

What awards has Jessica Lange received throughout her career?

In addition to her two Academy Awards, Jessica Lange has received multiple Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards for her performances.

Is Jessica Lange involved in any charitable activities?

Yes, Jessica Lange is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in support of arts education and environmental causes.