Glenn Close
Birth Place: Greenwich, CT, USA
Latest News on Glenn Close:
SUNSET BOULEVARD Movie Continues to Search for a Director (Jan 10, 2025)
Ariana DeBose, Colman Domingo, & More to Present at 82nd Annual Golden Globes (Jan 2, 2025)
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024 (Dec 31, 2024)
SUNSET BOULEVARD Movie Continues to Search for a Director (Jan 10, 2025)
Ariana DeBose, Colman Domingo, & More to Present at 82nd Annual Golden Globes (Jan 2, 2025)
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024 (Dec 31, 2024)
BIO
Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress. In a career spanning over five decades of screen and stage, she has received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for eight Academy Awards and three Grammy Awards. She is one of the few performers to be nominated for the Triple Crown of Acting and EGOT. In 2009, she received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2016, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.
After her professional debut in the 1974 play Love for Love, she received her first Tony Award nomination for her role in Barnum (1980), and won three for her roles in the plays The Real Thing (1983) and Death and the Maiden (1992), and the musical Sunset Boulevard (1995). Her first three major film roles, in the comedy-dramas The World According to Garp (1982) and The Big Chill (1983) and the sports film The Natural (1984), earned Close three consecutive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She established herself as a leading lady in ensuing years, with roles in the thriller Fatal Attraction (1987) and the historical film Dangerous Liaisons (1988), which earned her two consecutive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Transitioning to television, Close received her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in the television film Something About Amelia (1984) and later won three—Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for portraying Margarethe Cammermeyer in the television film Serving in Silence (1995) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series twice consecutively for playing Patty Hewes in Damages (2007–2012). She returned to the Broadway stage in a 2014 revival of A Delicate Balance.
Close portrayed Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians (1996) and its 2000 sequel, and voiced Kala in Tarzan (1999). She received three additional Oscar nominations for her roles in the dramas Albert Nobbs (2011), The Wife (2017), and Hillbilly Elegy (2020). The Wife won her another Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Close is the president of Trillium Productions and co-founder of the website FetchDog. She has made political donations in support of Democratic politicians and is vocal on issues such as women's rights, same-sex marriage, and mental health. Married three times, she has one daughter, Annie Starke, from her relationship with producer John Starke.
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Mystery Guest Star [Replacement]
Movies
The World According to Garp
[ 1982 ] Jenny Fields
[ 1982 ] Jenny Fields
The Big Chill
[ 1983 ] Sarah
[ 1983 ] Sarah
The Natural
[ 1984 ] Iris Gaines
[ 1984 ] Iris Gaines
The Stone Boy
[ 1984 ] Ruth Hillerman
[ 1984 ] Ruth Hillerman
Maxie
[ 1985 ] Jan, Maxie
[ 1985 ] Jan, Maxie
Jagged Edge
[ 1985 ] Teddy Barnes
[ 1985 ] Teddy Barnes
Fatal Attraction
[ 1987 ] Alex Forrest
[ 1987 ] Alex Forrest
Gandahar
[ 1987 ] Ambisextra
[ 1987 ] Ambisextra
Dangerous Liaisons
[ 1988 ] Marquise de Merteuil
[ 1988 ] Marquise de Merteuil
Immediate Family
[ 1989 ] Linda Spector
[ 1989 ] Linda Spector
Hamlet
[ 1990 ] Gertrude
[ 1990 ] Gertrude
Reversal of Fortune
[ 1990 ] Sunny von Bulow
[ 1990 ] Sunny von Bulow
Hook
[ 1991 ] Gutless
[ 1991 ] Gutless
Meeting Venus
[ 1991 ] Karin Anderson
[ 1991 ] Karin Anderson
The House of the Spirits
[ 1993 ] Ferula
[ 1993 ] Ferula
The Paper
[ 1994 ] Alicia Clark
[ 1994 ] Alicia Clark
101 Dalmatians
[ 1996 ] Cruella DeVil
[ 1996 ] Cruella DeVil
Mars Attacks!
[ 1996 ] First Lady Marsha Dale
[ 1996 ] First Lady Marsha Dale
Mary Reilly
[ 1996 ] Mrs. Farraday
[ 1996 ] Mrs. Farraday
Paradise Road
[ 1997 ] Adrienne Pargiter
[ 1997 ] Adrienne Pargiter
Air Force One
[ 1997 ] Vice President Kathryn Bennett
[ 1997 ] Vice President Kathryn Bennett
Welcome to Hollywood
[ 1998 ] Glenn Close
[ 1998 ] Glenn Close
Cookie's Fortune
[ 1999 ] Camille Dixon
[ 1999 ] Camille Dixon
Tarzan
[ 1999 ] Kala
[ 1999 ] Kala
102 Dalmatians
[ 2000 ] Cruella de Vil
[ 2000 ] Cruella de Vil
The Safety of Objects
[ 2001 ] Esther Gold
[ 2001 ] Esther Gold
Pinocchio
[ 2002 ] Blue Fairy
[ 2002 ] Blue Fairy
The Divorce
[ 2003 ] Olivia Pace
[ 2003 ] Olivia Pace
The Stepford Wives
[ 2004 ] Claire Wellington
[ 2004 ] Claire Wellington
Heights
[ 2005 ] Diana
[ 2005 ] Diana
Hoodwinked
[ 2005 ] Granny
[ 2005 ] Granny
Nine Lives
[ 2005 ] Maggie
[ 2005 ] Maggie
The Chumscrubber
[ 2005 ] Mrs. Johnson
[ 2005 ] Mrs. Johnson
Evening
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Wittenborn
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Wittenborn
Albert Nobbs
[ 2011 ] Albert Nobbs
[ 2011 ] Albert Nobbs
Hoodwinked 2: Hood vs. Evil
[ 2011 ] Granny
[ 2011 ] Granny
5 to 7
[ 2014 ] Arlene Bloom
[ 2014 ] Arlene Bloom
Low Down
[ 2014 ] Gram
[ 2014 ] Gram
Guardians of the Galaxy
[ 2014 ] Nova Prime
[ 2014 ] Nova Prime
Anesthesia
[ 2015 ] Marcia
[ 2015 ] Marcia
The Great Gilly Hopkins
[ 2015 ] Nonnie
[ 2015 ] Nonnie
The Girl with All the Gifts
[ 2016 ] Dr Caroline Caldwell
[ 2016 ] Dr Caroline Caldwell
The Wilde Wedding
[ 2017 ] Eve
[ 2017 ] Eve
Father Figures
[ 2017 ] Helen
[ 2017 ] Helen
The Wife
[ 2017 ] Joan Ctleman
[ 2017 ] Joan Ctleman
Crooked House
[ 2017 ] Lady Edith de Haviland
[ 2017 ] Lady Edith de Haviland
What Happened to Monday
[ 2017 ] Nicolette Cayman
[ 2017 ] Nicolette Cayman
Four Good Days
[ 2020 ] Deb
[ 2020 ] Deb
Hillbilly Elegy
[ 2020 ] Mamaw
[ 2020 ] Mamaw
Swan Song
[ 2021 ] Dr. Jo Scott
[ 2021 ] Dr. Jo Scott
TV Shows
3Below: Tales of Arcadia
Mother
Mother
Damages
Patty Hewes
Patty Hewes
The Simpsons
Mona Simpson
Mona Simpson
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Glenn Close, Mother of the Maid
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actress in a Musical
Glenn Close, Sunset Boulevard
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2017 - John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater
Glenn Close, Sunset Boulevard
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actress - Musical
Glenn Close, Sunset Boulevard
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Actress - Musical
Glenn Close, Sunset Boulevard
winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Glenn Close , Sunset Boulevard
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Glenn Close, Death and the Maiden
winner
Drama League Awards - 1992 - Distinguished Performance Award
Glenn Close, Death and the Maiden
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Death and the Maiden
Glenn CloseDeath and the Maiden
winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Glenn Close, Death and the Maiden
winner
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Glenn Close , The Real Thing
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Glenn Close, Barnum
Videos
Video: First Look At Sarah Brightman & More in SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia
by Joshua Wright - 05/30/2024
Video: Tim Draxl Performs Title Song from Sarah Birghtman Led SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Joshua Wright - 05/30/2024
Video: Watch Tim Draxl Perform the Title Song from SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Blair Ingenthron - 05/18/2024
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Sarah Brightman
by Stephi Wild - 05/16/2024
Video: Inside Rehearsal For SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman
by Stephi Wild - 04/24/2024
Video: Go Inside The First Rehearsal Of SUNSET BOULEVARD Starring Sarah Brightman
by Joshua Wright - 04/10/2024
Video: Jonathan Groff Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Barbra Streisand, and More!
by Stephi Wild - 04/02/2024
VIDEO: Glenn Close Talks Creating Characters in Quarantine on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - 11/24/2020
TV: Audra McDonald, Glenn Close, Billy Porter & More Call For You to Vote!
by Nicole Rosky - 10/27/2020
BWW Exclusive: Christine Baranski Sings 'The Love You Left Behind' on FANCY NANCY
by Sarah Leiber - 09/04/2020
News
SUNSET BOULEVARD Movie Continues to Search for a Director
On a recent appearance on What Happens Live, Glenn Close revealed that the long-awaited Sunset Boulevard movie continues to search for a director, despite having a 'brilliant script.'
On a recent appearance on What Happens Live, Glenn Close revealed that the long-awaited Sunset Boulevard movie continues to search for a director, despite having a 'brilliant script.'
Ariana DeBose, Colman Domingo, & More to Present at 82nd Annual Golden Globes
The Golden Globes has announced that Andrew Garfield, Anthony Ramos, Ariana DeBose, Aubrey Plaza, Auliʻi Cravalho, Colman Domingo, Elton John, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Sarah Paulson, and more will present at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
The Golden Globes has announced that Andrew Garfield, Anthony Ramos, Ariana DeBose, Aubrey Plaza, Auliʻi Cravalho, Colman Domingo, Elton John, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Sarah Paulson, and more will present at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024
Check out some of our favorite 2024 memories with Oh, Mary!, Wicked, Gypsy and more! As we look ahead to all that 2025 has to bring, let's take a short trip down memory lane of some of our favorite things about 2024.
Check out some of our favorite 2024 memories with Oh, Mary!, Wicked, Gypsy and more! As we look ahead to all that 2025 has to bring, let's take a short trip down memory lane of some of our favorite things about 2024.
Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE Announced At Island City Stage
Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9.
Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9.
Zoe Saldaña to Be Honored With the Spotlight Award at The Costume Designers Guild Awards
The Costume Designers Guild has announced that award-winning actress Zoe Saldaña will be honored with the Spotlight Award at the 27th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards).
The Costume Designers Guild has announced that award-winning actress Zoe Saldaña will be honored with the Spotlight Award at the 27th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards).
BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Editor Gil Kaan Passes Away at Age 72
BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of our longtime contributor and current Los Angeles Senior Editor Gil Kaan.
BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of our longtime contributor and current Los Angeles Senior Editor Gil Kaan.
Photos: Becca Kidwell's IF YOU HADN'T...BUT YOU DID at Don't Tell Mama
Becca Kidwell brought her enthralling show If You Hadn't…But You Did back to Don't Tell Mama on November 29, 2024, at 7 pm. The show is a daring exploration of love, sex, and murder. See photos from the show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
Becca Kidwell brought her enthralling show If You Hadn't…But You Did back to Don't Tell Mama on November 29, 2024, at 7 pm. The show is a daring exploration of love, sex, and murder. See photos from the show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY Sets Streaming Debut
SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY, directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui (“McQueen”), debuts SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY, directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui (“McQueen”), debuts SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Jennifer Hudson Shares Holiday Bonus Track 'Let There Be Joy'
History’s youngest female EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson delivers the perfect Holiday gift with “Let There Be Joy” the exclusive bonus track off her latest album, The Gift of Love. Listen to the track now!
History’s youngest female EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson delivers the perfect Holiday gift with “Let There Be Joy” the exclusive bonus track off her latest album, The Gift of Love. Listen to the track now!
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical and we've got all the information about the new production.
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical and we've got all the information about the new production.
Becca Kidwell's IF YOU HADN'T...BUT YOU DID Comes to Don't Tell Mama
Becca Kidwell will return to Don't Tell Mama with her enthralling show If You Hadn't…But You Did, a daring exploration of love, sex, and murder, later this month.
Becca Kidwell will return to Don't Tell Mama with her enthralling show If You Hadn't…But You Did, a daring exploration of love, sex, and murder, later this month.
THE FANTASTICKS LGBTQIA+ Rewrite Extended at Island City Stage
ISLAND CITY STAGE has extended THE FANTASTICKS, offering a South Florida premiere with an LGBTQ+ twist. Discover this reimagined classic musical in its limited run.
ISLAND CITY STAGE has extended THE FANTASTICKS, offering a South Florida premiere with an LGBTQ+ twist. Discover this reimagined classic musical in its limited run.
Video: Patti LuPone is 'Very Curious' to See SUNSET BLVD Revival
On The View, Patti LuPone revealed that she is looking forward to seeing the new Broadway production of Sunset Blvd. During the interview, LuPone also talked about her recent turn as divination witch Lilia Calderu in the hit MCU series Agatha All Along, her return to Broadway in The Roommate, and more.
On The View, Patti LuPone revealed that she is looking forward to seeing the new Broadway production of Sunset Blvd. During the interview, LuPone also talked about her recent turn as divination witch Lilia Calderu in the hit MCU series Agatha All Along, her return to Broadway in The Roommate, and more.
Betty Buckley’s 'Grizabella' Joins Broadway Legends Ornament Collection
This holiday season, “let the memory live again” of Betty Buckley’s Tony Award-winning performance in Cats as her Grizabella joins Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ limited edition Broadway Legends ornament series.
This holiday season, “let the memory live again” of Betty Buckley’s Tony Award-winning performance in Cats as her Grizabella joins Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ limited edition Broadway Legends ornament series.
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Talks SUNSET BLVD Opening Night Gift from Glenn Close
Sunset Boulevard is now playing on Broadway and audiences are going crazy for this reimagining of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Nicole Scherzinger, who is leading the production as Norma Desmond, visited Good Morning America to talk about making her Broadway debut with this buzzy show. Watch the interview now!
Sunset Boulevard is now playing on Broadway and audiences are going crazy for this reimagining of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Nicole Scherzinger, who is leading the production as Norma Desmond, visited Good Morning America to talk about making her Broadway debut with this buzzy show. Watch the interview now!
Karen Mason Celebrates New Album Release at Chicago's Davenport's Next Month
Award-winning vocalist, Broadway star, and recording artist Karen Mason will return in concert to celebrate the release of her new CD, KAREN MASON...AND ALL THAT JAZZ!. at Chicago's premier cabaret Davenport's, Wednesday November 13 through Saturday, November 16th.
Award-winning vocalist, Broadway star, and recording artist Karen Mason will return in concert to celebrate the release of her new CD, KAREN MASON...AND ALL THAT JAZZ!. at Chicago's premier cabaret Davenport's, Wednesday November 13 through Saturday, November 16th.
Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor From AARP
AARP Magazine has announced that Glenn Close will receive this year’s Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award. Close will be honored at the annual Movies for Grownups (MFG) Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California.
AARP Magazine has announced that Glenn Close will receive this year’s Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award. Close will be honored at the annual Movies for Grownups (MFG) Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California.
Jennifer Hudson Releases First Holiday Album 'The Gift of Love'
Jennifer Hudson captures the magic of the holiday season on her new holiday album, The Gift of Love. Find out the songs on the album, how to order and get a first listen.
Jennifer Hudson captures the magic of the holiday season on her new holiday album, The Gift of Love. Find out the songs on the album, how to order and get a first listen.
Pianist, Vocalist, Humorist Judy Carmichael To Return To Bay Street Theater
Judy Carmichael, known for her piano, vocal, and humor talents, is set to perform at Bay Street Theater. The event will feature her unique blend of music and comedy, celebrating the American Songbook. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Judy Carmichael, known for her piano, vocal, and humor talents, is set to perform at Bay Street Theater. The event will feature her unique blend of music and comedy, celebrating the American Songbook. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A History of Norma Desmond and the Women Who Have Played Her
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Glenn Close been in?
Glenn Close has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
How many West End shows has Glenn Close been in?
Glenn Close has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Glenn Close's first West End show?
Glenn Close's first West End show was Sunset Boulevard which opened in 2016
What awards has Glenn Close been nominated for?
Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mother of the Maid, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater (Theatre World Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sunset Boulevard , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Death and the Maiden, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Death and the Maiden, Death and the Maiden (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death and the Maiden , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Death and the Maiden, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Real Thing and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Barnum.
What awards has Glenn Close won?
Glenn Close has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater (Theatre World Awards) for Sunset Boulevard. She also received the Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Sunset Boulevard. Additionally, she garnered the Best Actress - Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sunset Boulevard and the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same role. In the realm of drama, she won the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Death and the Maiden, as well as the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for both Death and the Maiden and The Real Thing.
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