Kathleen Turner

Birth Place: Springfield, MO, USA

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Kathleen Turner was nominated for the Tony Award in 1990 for playing Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and in 2005 for her performance as Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? opposite Bill Irwin. Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf also garnered her an Evening Standard Theatre Award in the West End and Drama Desk Award nomination. On Broadway, Turner has also starred in High, The Graduate and Indiscretions and she starred in Bakersfield Mist in London’s West End. She toured as Texas-based political columnist Molly Ivins in Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins (Philadelphia Theatre Company, Geffen Playhouse, Arena Stage, Berkeley Repertory) and starred in Joan Didion’s solo drama, The Year of Magical Thinking and Mother Courage And Her Children, both at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. Turner’s movies include Romancing the Stone and Prizzi’s Honor, each of which earned her a Golden Globe Award; Peggy Sue Got Married, which brought both Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations; and Body Heat and War of the Roses, both of which earned her further Golden Globe nominations. Turner received a BAFTA nomination for Body Heat, and two Grammy Award nominations. Additional film credits include The Man with Two Brains, Jewel of the Nile, The Accidental Tourist, and The Virgin Suicides, among many others, and she supplied the voice of temptress Jessica Rabbit in the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Also a best-selling author, Turner wrote Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles and Kathleen Turner on Acting.

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Kathleen Turner STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
George Street Playhouse Production, 2017
God

[Off-Broadway]
Benefit Reading, 2017
Head Nurse Stone

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Victoria Pruitt

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2014
Maude

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Sister Jamison Connolly

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2009
Peg / Dr. Rutenspitz

[Broadway]
Actors’ Fund Concert, 2005
Imelda Thornton

Imelda

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Martha

Martha

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Mrs. Robinson

[Broadway]
1995
Yvonne

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1990
Maggie

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Melissa Gardner

Kathleen Turner Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Director

Kathleen Turner Movies

Body Heat
[ 1981 ] Matty Walker
The Man with Two Brains
[ 1983 ] Dolores Benedict
A Breed Apart
[ 1984 ] Stella Clayton
Romancing the Stone
[ 1984 ] Joan Wilder
Crimes of Passion
[ 1984 ] Joanna Crane / China Blue
Prizzi's Honor
[ 1985 ] Irene Walker
The Jewel of the Nile
[ 1985 ] Joan
Peggy Sue Got Married
[ 1986 ] Peggy Sue
Julia and Julia
[ 1987 ] Giulia
Switching Channels
[ 1988 ] Christy Colleran
The Accidental Tourist
[ 1988 ] Sarah Leary
The War of the Roses
[ 1989 ] Barbara Rose
V.I. Warshawski
[ 1991 ] Vic
House of Cards
[ 1993 ] Ruth Matthews
Undercover Blues
[ 1993 ] Jane Blue
Naked in New York
[ 1993 ] Dana Coles
Leslie's Folly
[ 1994 ] Nurse
Serial Mom
[ 1994 ] Mom
Friends at Last
[ 1995 ] Fanny Connelyn
Moonlight and Valentino
[ 1995 ] Alberta Russell
Style & Substance
[ 1996 ] Chelsea Stevens
A Simple Wish
[ 1997 ] Claudia
The Real Blonde
[ 1997 ] Dee Dee Taylor
Love in the Ancient World
[ 1997 ] Self - Host
Bad Baby
[ 1997 ] Mom - Voice
Legalese
[ 1998 ] Brenda Whitlass
The Virgin Suicides
[ 1999 ] Mrs. Lisbon
Love and Action in Chicago
[ 1999 ] Middleman
Baby Geniuses
[ 1999 ] Elena
Prince of Central Park
[ 2000 ] Rebecca Cairn
Beautiful
[ 2000 ] Verna Chickle
Cinderella
[ 2000 ] Claudette
Monster House
[ 2006 ] Constance - Voice
Marley & Me
[ 2008 ] Ms. Kornblut
The Perfect Family
[ 2011 ] Eileen Cleary
Final Cut: Ladies & Gentlemen
[ 2012 ] Barbara Rose
Nurse
[ 2013 ] Head Nurse
Dumb and Dumber To
[ 2014 ] Fraida
Emily & Tim
[ 2015 ] Narrator
Another Kind of Wedding
[ 2017 ] Barbara
Lovestruck
[ 2019 ] Grace
The Swearing Jar
[ 2022 ] Bev
The Estate
[ 2022 ] Aunt Hilda

Kathleen Turner TV Shows

The Doctors
[ 1978-1979 ] Nola Dancy Aldrich
De película
[ 1984-1987 ] Matty Walker, Joan Wilder, Irene Walker
The Simpsons
Stacy Lavelle
Stories from My Childhood
The Snow Queen, The Magic Woman
King of the Hill
Miss Liz Strickland
Friends
Helena
Dos rombos
Joanna Crane, China Blue
Sexes
Barbara Rose, Joanna Crane, China Blue
The Angry Video Game Nerd
Jessica Rabbit
Law & Order
Rebecca Shane
Nip/Tuck
Cindy Plumb
Silenci?
[ 2005-2008 ] Christy Colleran, Mrs. Lisbon, Peggy Sue
Loops!
Alberta Russell
Californication
Sue Collini
Cinema 3
[ 1986-2010 ] Irene Walker, Ms. Kornblut, Matty Walker
Ànima
Peggy Sue
Versión española
Peggy Sue
Visionado obligado
Mom
Welcome to the Basement
Peggy Sue
Family Guy
Kathleen Turner disguised as Peter Griffin
The Path
[ 2016-2017 ] Brenda Roberts
Rick and Morty
Monogatron Queen
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live
The Duchess of Krakenthorp
3Below: Tales of Arcadia
Gwendolyn
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings
Miss Mary Shaw
Días de cine
[ 1992-2019 ] Matty Walker, Barbara Rose
Summer Camp Island
Mole Judge
Mom
Cookie
Wizards
Lady of the Lake
The Kominsky Method
[ 2019-2021 ] Roz
The White House Plumbers
Dita Beard

Kathleen Turner Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play, HAYES Production

Kathleen TurnerMother Courage and Her Children

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play

Kathleen TurnerRed Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actress

Kathleen TurnerWho's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Kathleen Turner , Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Kathleen Turner, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Actress - Play

Kathleen Turner, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof


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Theatre World Awards - 1990 - Performance

Kathleen TurnerSpecial Award

Kathleen Turner Videos

Kathleen Turner News


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 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

The Green Room 42 to Present Broadway Stars in LATE NIGHT VIBING: ASIAN R&B Next Month

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the special concert “Late Night Vibing: Asian R&B” on Monday, March 18 at 9:30 PM. 

Fountain Theatre Co-Founding Artistic Director Stephen Sachs Will Retire

After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024.

THE LONG GAME Starring Kathleen Turner, Jackie Earle Haley & More to Premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The Long Game' feature film will make its World Premiere at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Learn about the film and see how to purchase tickets.

Joseph Thor and Friends to Present A Tribute To Lana Del Rey at The Green Room 42

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Sally Mayes to Present NOW AND THEN: JAZZ STANDARD TIME at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Sally Mayes in “Now and Then: Jazz Standard Time,” the second installment of her new concert series.

The Fountain Theatre to Present World Premiere of FATHERLAND in February

Fountain Theatre will present the new play ‘Fatherland,’ a true story of son who turned father in for Jan 6 attack on Capitol.

Mink Stole and Peaches Christ to Present Two Shows at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Cult Film Icon MINK STOLE and Bay Area Drag Impresario PEACHES CHRIST for TWO SHOWS, 2/16-17.

Jon-Michael Reese and Natalie Walker to Perform at The Green Room 42 in February

THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents Jon-Michael Reese from Broadway's 'A STRANGE LOOP' and Natalie Walker from 'WHITE GIRL IN DANGER'. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Ruby Lewis to Perform at The Green Room 42 This Month

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated actress and vocalist Ruby Lewis, star of Broadway’s Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas headliner and “Shock Value” recording artist, on Wednesday, January 31 at 9:30 PM.

David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre

This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.

Madonna's Longtime Collaborators Niki Haris and Donna De Lory to Present SONGS AND STORIES at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Niki Haris and Donna De Lory in “Niki + Donna: Songs and Stories”. Learn how to purchase tickets!

MEDEA THE MUSICAL to be Presented At The Green Room 42 This Weekend

Experience the stunning production of MEDEA THE MUSICAL at Green Room 42 this weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!

PAM GOLDBERG'S 80TH BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR! With Phillip Taratula & Kevin Zak to be Presented at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Pam Goldberg in “Pam Goldberg’s 80th Birthday Spectacular!,” a celebration of the regional theater and occasional Broadway veteran.

Feature: 54 Below - The Basement Where You Want To Be

The Tony Award winning non-profit is here to grow, to achieve, and to change the face of cabaret and concert.

Alysha Umphress and Jeff Blumenkrantz to Perform at The Green Room 42 in January

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the Broadway luminaries Alysha Umphress and Jeff Blumenkrantz in a special evening on Saturday, January 20 at 7:00 PM.

Felicia Finely to Perform Tribute to Patsy Cline at The Green Room 42

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Broadway’s blonde bombshell, Felicia Finely, known for roles in the musicals The Wedding Singer, Mamma Mia!, and The Life, in the premiere of her new show, “Backwoods to Broadway: Patsy C. & Fe,'

The Green Room 42 to Present NYC Debut of MEDEA, THE MUSICAL

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Photos: The Gasp Collection

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Kathleen Turner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kathleen Turner been in?

Kathleen Turner has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Kathleen Turner been in?

Kathleen Turner has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Kathleen Turner's first West End show?

Kathleen Turner's first West End show was Bakersfield Mist which opened in 2014

What awards has Kathleen Turner been nominated for?

Kathleen Turner has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play at the HAYES Production for "Mother Courage and Her Children," Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins," Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," Best Actress - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and a Special Award for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.

What awards has Kathleen Turner won?

Kathleen Turner has won a Special Award for Performance at the Theatre World Awards.

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