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Kathleen Turner

Actor

Kathleen Turner

  • Born: 19 June 1954, Springfield, Missouri, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $20 million

Kathleen Turner is an acclaimed American actress known for her distinctive voice and commanding presence. She gained fame in the 1980s with roles in films such as 'Body Heat' and 'Romancing the Stone'. Turner's career spans various genres, showcasing her…

About Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner is an acclaimed American actress known for her distinctive voice and commanding presence. She gained fame in the 1980s with roles in films such as 'Body Heat' and 'Romancing the Stone'. Turner's career spans various genres, showcasing her versatility and talent, and she is celebrated for her strong performances in both film and theater.

Born
19 June 1954, Springfield, Missouri, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Spouses
Jay Weiss (1984-2007)
Children
1 child, Rachel Ann Weiss
Parents
Frieda (née Womack) and Turner E. Turner
Estimated net worth
$20 million

Fun facts about Kathleen Turner

  • Kathleen Turner studied at the University of Maryland before pursuing her acting career.
  • She provided the voice for Jessica Rabbit in the animated film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'.

Famous Kathleen Turner quotes

“I’m not a bad girl. I’m just drawn that way.”
Who Framed Roger Rabbit, 1988
“You can't be a star if you don't shine.”
The Virgin Suicides, 1999
“I always thought of myself as a character actor.”
The Accidental Tourist, 1988

Kathleen Turner filmography

Cast (112)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Nevatars MovieKooks (voice)9.3
2026Joan's Teeth MovieJoan
2026Animal Farm MovieBenjamin (voice)6.3
2025Shelly's Leg MovieNarrator10.0
2025The Long Game MovieMariah McKay5.2
2023White House Plumbers TVDita Beard6.2
2022The Estate MovieAunt Hilda Beauchamp5.4
2022The Swearing Jar MovieBev6.4
2019Dolly Parton's Heartstrings TVMiss Mary Shaw7.1
2019The Metropolitan Opera: La Fille du Régiment MovieDuchess of Krakenthorp
Show 102 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2018The Kominsky Method TVRoz7.5
2018Summer Camp Island TVMole Judge (voice)7.7
2017Jack Nicholson - The Devilish Smile of Hollywood MovieSelf6.7
2017Another Kind of Wedding MovieBarbara Haines5.0
2017Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive MovieNarrator7.7
2016In Conversation With Director John Waters, Actress Kathleen Turner and Actress Mink Stole MovieSelf
2016The Path TVBrenda Roberts6.4
2016America’s Diplomats MovieSelf (voice)
2015Emily & Tim MovieNarrator5.6
2015Fifty Shades of Erotica Movie(archive footage)7.0
2015"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To' MovieSelf7.3
2014Dumb and Dumber To MovieFraida5.6
2013Rick and Morty TVMonogatron Queen (voice)8.7
2013Gods Behaving Badly MovieStyx2.5
2013Nurse 3-D MovieHead Nurse5.3
2013Mom TVCookie7.3
2011The Perfect Family MovieEileen Cleary4.6
2010Masterclass TVSelf
2010Waking Sleeping Beauty MovieSelf (archive footage)7.2
2009Life is a Banquet MovieRosalind Russell (Voice)
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TVSelf - Guest4.9
2008Marley & Me MovieMs. Kornblut7.2
2007Californication TVSue Collini7.6
2007Shrink Rap TVSelf7.0
2006Monster House MovieConstance (voice)6.7
2005A Father… A Son… Once Upon a Time in Hollywood MovieSelf6.4
2005Alias Nick and Nora MovieHost7.0
2005The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch MovieSelf6.8
2004Today with Des and Mel TVUnknown character
2004Parkinson TVSelf - Guest7.0
2004Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild MovieSelf - Interviewee2.0
2003Nip/Tuck TVCindy Plumb7.2
2002AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories MovieSelf7.7
2000The Making of The Virgin Suicides MovieSelf7.2
2000Beautiful MovieVerna Chickle5.8
2000Prince of Central Park MovieRebecca Cairn4.7
2000National Geographic Kids: Creepy Creatures MovieClawdette the Black Cat (voice)8.0
2000The Virgin Suicides MovieMrs. Lisbon7.1
2000Cinderella MovieClaudette6.1
1999Love and Action in Chicago MovieMiddleman4.9
1999In Bad Taste MovieSelf8.0
1999Baby Geniuses MovieElena Kinder4.1
1999Family Guy TVKathleen Turner disguised as Peter Griffin (voice)7.4
1998Legalese MovieBrenda Whitlass5.1
1998The Real Blonde MovieDee Dee Taylor5.3
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997A Simple Wish MovieClaudia5.5
1997Bad Baby MovieMom (voice)6.2
1997King of the Hill TVMiss Liz Strickland (voice)7.4
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1996The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful MovieSelf10.0
1996The Best of Roger Rabbit MovieJessica Rabbit (voice) (archive footage)6.8
1995Moonlight and Valentino MovieAlberta Trager5.6
1995Friends at Last MovieFanny Connelyn6.0
1994Friends TVHelena8.4
1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
1994Serial Mom MovieBeverly Sutphin6.7
1994American Cinema TVSelf8.3
1993Naked in New York MovieDana Coles4.8
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.3
1993Undercover Blues MovieJane Blue6.0
1993House of Cards MovieRuth Matthews6.2
1993Trail Mix-Up MovieJessica Rabbit (voice)7.0
1992HBO First Look TVUnknown character5.5
1991Rabbit Ears - Rumpelstiltskin MovieNarrator (voice)
1991V.I. Warshawski MovieVictoria 'V.I.' Warshawski4.8
1990Law & Order TVRebecca Shane7.3
1990Roller Coaster Rabbit MovieJessica Rabbit (voice)6.7
1990Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To MovieSelf - Host8.5
1990Night of 100 Stars III MovieSelf4.3
1989The Simpsons TVStacy Lovell (voice)8.0
1989The War of the Roses MovieBarbara Rose6.9
1989Tummy Trouble MovieJessica Rabbit (voice)6.7
1988The Accidental Tourist MovieSarah Leary6.3
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark TVSelf5.6
1988Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town MovieSelf - Jessica Rabbit (voice)5.7
1988Who Framed Roger Rabbit MovieJessica Rabbit (voice) (uncredited)7.5
1988cascadeurs de stars MovieSelf
1988Switching Channels MovieChristy Colleran6.1
1988Julia and Julia MovieGiulia5.1
1987Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam MovieLynda Van Devanter (voice)7.2
1986Peggy Sue Got Married MoviePeggy Sue6.1
1986American Masters TVNarrator (voice)7.0
1985The Jewel of the Nile MovieJoan Wilder6.2
1985Prizzi's Honor MovieIrene Walker6.4
1984Crimes of Passion MovieJoanna Crane / China Blue6.3
1984A Breed Apart MovieStella Clayton5.9
1984Romancing the Stone MovieJoan Wilder6.8
1983The Man with Two Brains MovieDolores Benedict6.2
1982Late Night with David Letterman TVSelf - Guest6.2
1981Entertainment Tonight TVSelf4.3
1981Body Heat MovieMatty Walker7.0
1981Wetten, dass..? TVSelf5.6
1977Please Turn the Page TVSelf6.0
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1971Film '72 TVSelf5.1
1971Great Performances TVSelf6.1
1956Tony Awards TVSelf - Host
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
TBAThe George Lucas Talk Show: Live TVSelf
TBALa Fille du régiment - Royal Opera House MovieDuchess of Krakenthorp
TBAThe Conspiracy of Silence MovieSelf

Crew (3)

YearTitleRoleRating
2018Brave Little Army MovieCasting Assistant · Production
1995Friends at Last MovieProducer · Production6.0
1994Leslie's Folly MovieDirector · Directing10.0

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Questions about Kathleen Turner

What are Kathleen Turner's most famous films?

Kathleen Turner is best known for her roles in 'Body Heat', 'Romancing the Stone', and 'The War of the Roses'.

Has Kathleen Turner won any major awards?

Yes, Kathleen Turner has received several awards, including two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award nomination for 'Prizzi's Honor'.

What was Kathleen Turner's first film?

Kathleen Turner's first film was 'The Last Picture Show' in 1971, where she had a small role.

What is Kathleen Turner's estimated net worth?

Kathleen Turner's estimated net worth is approximately $20 million, reflecting her successful career in film and theater.

How did Kathleen Turner start her acting career?

Kathleen Turner began her acting career in theater, performing in various productions before transitioning to film.

What is Kathleen Turner's acting style known for?

Kathleen Turner's acting style is characterized by her powerful voice and ability to portray strong, complex characters.

What television shows has Kathleen Turner appeared in?

Kathleen Turner has appeared in several television shows, including 'Friends' where she played Charles Bing, and 'The Simpsons'.

Has Kathleen Turner worked in theater?

Yes, Kathleen Turner has a strong theater background, having performed in numerous stage productions, including 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'.