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Glenne Headly

Actress

Glenne Headly

  • Born: 13 March 1955, New London, Connecticut, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $4 million

Glenne Headly was an American actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. She gained recognition for her roles in films like 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' and 'Mr. Holland's Opus'. Headly was celebrated for her comedic timing…

About Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly was an American actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. She gained recognition for her roles in films like 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' and 'Mr. Holland's Opus'. Headly was celebrated for her comedic timing and dramatic depth, making her a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Born
13 March 1955, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died
8 June 2017
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Spouses
Bruce Abbott (1982-1988)
Children
1, Stirling Abbott
Parents
Glenne Headly Sr., Joan Headly
Estimated net worth
$4 million

Fun facts about Glenne Headly

  • Glenne Headly was a founding member of the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.
  • She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in the television film 'Bitter Harvest' in 1999.

Famous Glenne Headly quotes

“I can't believe you just said that.”
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 1988
“You don't know what you're missing.”
Mr. Holland's Opus, 1995
“I love you, but I don't like you.”
The Pledge, 2001

Glenne Headly filmography

Cast (74)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2019Making Babies MovieBird5.9
2017Just Getting Started MovieMargarite4.9
2017Future Man TVDiane Futturman7.2
2017The Circle MovieBonnie Holland5.5
2016Strange Weather MovieMary Lou Healy5.9
2016The Night Of TVAlison Crowe8.0
2015Merry Xmas MovieSarah7.0
2015Dial a Prayer MovieMary5.0
2013Don Jon MovieAngela Martello6.0
2010Pound Puppies TVMiss Petunia (voice)5.3
Show 64 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2010The Joneses MovieSummer Symonds6.2
2009The League TVGloria7.4
2009Parks and Recreation TVJulia Wyatt8.0
2008Kit Kittredge: An American Girl MovieMrs. Howard6.5
2007The Namesake MovieLydia6.8
2007The Namesake MovieFuneral Priest6.8
2006Raising Flagg MovieAnne Marie Purdy5.0
2006Psych TVGrace Larsen7.9
2006The Amateurs MovieHelen Tatelbaum5.6
2006Comeback Season MovieDeborah Pearce6.2
2005Grey's Anatomy TVElizabeth Archer8.2
2004Eulogy MovieSamantha6.4
2004Around the Bend MovieKatrina5.9
2004Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen MovieKaren5.7
2002Women vs. Men MovieBrita5.2
2002Monk TVKaren Stottlemeyer7.9
2002What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers MovieSelf
2001The Guardian TVAnne Joplin7.0
2001What's the Worst That Could Happen? MovieGloria Sidell5.5
2001On Golden Pond MovieChelsea Thayer Wayne8.3
2001Bartleby MovieVivian5.8
2001A Girl Thing TVHelen McCormack5.3
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TVViviana Conway7.6
2000The Sandy Bottom Orchestra MovieIngrid Green6.6
2000Timecode MovieTherapist5.6
1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TVSimone Bryce8.0
1999The Darkest Day MovieCaitlin10.0
1999Breakfast of Champions MovieFrancine Pefko5.0
1998Babe: Pig in the City MovieZootie (voice)5.7
1998Winchell MovieDallas Wayne5.9
1998Encore! Encore! TVFranceseca Pinoni8.0
1998My Own Country MovieVickie Talley4.5
1998The X-Files MovieBarmaid (uncredited)6.9
1997The Wonderful World of Disney TVUnknown character6.9
1997Recess TVMiss Salimony (voice)7.8
1997Pronto MovieJoyce Patton6.0
1996Bastard Out of Carolina MovieAunt Ruth7.1
19962 Days in the Valley MovieSusan Parish6.2
1996Sgt. Bilko MovieRita Robbins5.9
1995Mr. Holland's Opus MovieIris Holland7.0
1994ER TVAbby Keaton7.8
1994Getting Even with Dad MovieTheresa5.3
1993Ordinary Magic MovieCharlotte5.6
1993Frasier TVGretchen (voice)7.7
1993And the Band Played On MovieDr. Mary Guinan6.4
1993Hotel Room TVDarlene6.2
1991Grand Isle MovieAdele Ratignolle4.6
1991Mortal Thoughts MovieJoyce Urbanski5.7
1990Dick Tracy MovieTess Trueheart6.2
1989Lonesome Dove TVElmira Boot Johnson7.9
1988Dirty Rotten Scoundrels MovieJanet Colgate7.1
1988Paperhouse MovieKate Madden6.5
1988Stars & Bars MovieCora Gage4.4
1987Santabear's High Flying Adventure Movie(voice)8.0
1987Nadine MovieRenée Lomax5.4
1987Making Mr. Right MovieTrish5.2
1986Seize the Day MovieOlive5.0
1985Eleni MovieJoan6.0
1985The Purple Rose of Cairo MovieHooker7.4
1985Fandango MovieTrelis6.7
1983Doctor Detroit MovieMiss Debbylike5.1
1983Say Goodnight, Gracie MovieCatherine10.0
1981Four Friends MovieLola6.8
1972Bowery Dawn MovieCarol

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Questions about Glenne Headly

What are some of Glenne Headly's most famous films?

Glenne Headly is best known for her roles in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels', 'Mr. Holland's Opus', and 'The Portrait of a Lady'.

Did Glenne Headly win any awards during her career?

Glenne Headly was nominated for several awards, including an Emmy for her performance in 'Bitter Harvest', but she did not win any major awards.

What was Glenne Headly's first film?

Her first film was 'The Graduates' released in 1978, which marked the beginning of her film career.

How many children did Glenne Headly have?

Glenne Headly had one child, a son named Stirling Abbott.

What was Glenne Headly's last film?

Glenne Headly's last film was 'The Last of the Moonwalkers', released in 2017, shortly before her passing.

What was Glenne Headly's estimated net worth?

Glenne Headly's estimated net worth was around $4 million at the time of her passing.

Was Glenne Headly involved in theater?

Yes, Glenne Headly was a talented theater actress and was a founding member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Did Glenne Headly work in television?

Yes, Glenne Headly appeared in various television shows and films, including a notable role in 'ER' and several made-for-TV movies.