Jessica Lange
Birth Place: Cloquet, MN, USA
Latest News on Jessica Lange:
Photos: Jessica Lange, Michael Cristofer, & More at THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL Screening (Nov 4, 2024)
What Are the Great American Plays? (Nov 3, 2024)
CRIMES OF THE HEART Will Be Performed By Avon Players (Oct 14, 2024)
Photos: Jessica Lange, Michael Cristofer, & More at THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL Screening (Nov 4, 2024)
What Are the Great American Plays? (Nov 3, 2024)
CRIMES OF THE HEART Will Be Performed By Avon Players (Oct 14, 2024)
BIO
Known for her roles on stage and screen she has received numerous accolades and is one of the few performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. Lange has received two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Olivier Award.
Lange made her professional film debut in the remake King Kong (1976) which, despite receiving mixed reviews, earned her the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Lange went on to receive two Academy Awards, her first for Best Supporting Actress as a soap opera star in the comedy Tootsie (1982) and her second for Best Actress playing a bipolar housewife in Blue Sky (1994). Her other Oscar-nominated roles were for Frances (1982), Country (1984), Sweet Dreams (1985), and Music Box (1989). She also acted in films such as All That Jazz (1979), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Crimes of the Heart (1986), Cape Fear (1991), Rob Roy (1995), and Big Fish (2003).
For her roles on television she received her first Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Big Edie in the HBO movie Grey Gardens (2009). Lange gained new recognition by starring in FX's horror anthology, American Horror Story (2011–2015, 2018), which earned her two additional Primetime Emmys for its first and third seasons. She was Emmy-nominated for her roles as in Blanche DuBois in the CBS film A Streetcar Named Desire (1995), a wife in the HBO television movie Normal (2003), and Joan Crawford in FX the miniseries Feud: Bette and Joan (2017). Lange has also acted in the television films O Pioneers! (1992), and The Great Lillian Hall (2024) as well as the Netflix series The Politician (2019).
On stage, Lange made her Broadway debut as Blanche DuBois in the revival of the Tennessee Williams play A Streetcar Named Desire (1992). Lange won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Mary Cavan Tyrone in the Broadway revival of the Eugene O'Neill play Long Day's Journey into Night (2016). Lange returned to Broadway playing the hardheaded matriarch in the Paula Vogel play Mother Play (2024).
Lange is also a photographer with five published books of photography. She has been a foster parent and holds a Goodwill Ambassador position for UNICEF, specializing in HIV/AIDS in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Russia.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
King Kong
[ 1976 ] Dwan
[ 1976 ] Dwan
All That Jazz
[ 1979 ] Angelique
[ 1979 ] Angelique
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
[ 1980 ] Louise
[ 1980 ] Louise
The Postman Always Rings Twice
[ 1981 ] Cora Papadakis
[ 1981 ] Cora Papadakis
Frances
[ 1982 ] Frances Farmer
[ 1982 ] Frances Farmer
Tootsie
[ 1982 ] Julie Nichols
[ 1982 ] Julie Nichols
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
[ 1984 ] Maggie
[ 1984 ] Maggie
Country
[ 1984 ] Jewell Ivy
[ 1984 ] Jewell Ivy
Sweet Dreams
[ 1985 ] Patsy Cline
[ 1985 ] Patsy Cline
Crimes of the Heart
[ 1986 ] Meg Magrath
[ 1986 ] Meg Magrath
Everybody's All-American
[ 1988 ] Babs
[ 1988 ] Babs
Far North
[ 1988 ] Kate
[ 1988 ] Kate
Music Box
[ 1989 ] Ann Talbot
[ 1989 ] Ann Talbot
Men Don't Leave
[ 1990 ] Beth Macauley
[ 1990 ] Beth Macauley
Cape Fear
[ 1991 ] Leigh Bowden
[ 1991 ] Leigh Bowden
Jessica Lange: It's Only Make-Believe
[ 1991 ]
[ 1991 ]
Night and the City
[ 1992 ] Helen Nasseros
[ 1992 ] Helen Nasseros
O Pioneers!
[ 1992 ] Alexandra Bergson
[ 1992 ] Alexandra Bergson
Losing Isaiah
[ 1993 ] Margaret Lewin
[ 1993 ] Margaret Lewin
Blue Sky
[ 1994 ] Carly Marshall
[ 1994 ] Carly Marshall
A Streetcar Named Desire
[ 1995 ] Blanche DuBois
[ 1995 ] Blanche DuBois
Rob Roy
[ 1995 ] Mary
[ 1995 ] Mary
A Thousand Acres
[ 1997 ] Ginny Cook Smith
[ 1997 ] Ginny Cook Smith
Cousin Bette
[ 1998 ] Bette
[ 1998 ] Bette
Hush
[ 1998 ] Martha Baring
[ 1998 ] Martha Baring
Titus
[ 1999 ] Tamora
[ 1999 ] Tamora
Prozac Nation
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Wurtzel
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Wurtzel
Big Fish
[ 2003 ] Sandra Bloom (senior)
[ 2003 ] Sandra Bloom (senior)
Masked and Anonymous
[ 2003 ] Nina Veronica
[ 2003 ] Nina Veronica
Normal
[ 2003 ] Irma Applewood
[ 2003 ] Irma Applewood
Broken Flowers
[ 2005 ] Carmen
[ 2005 ] Carmen
Don't Come Knocking
[ 2005 ] Doreen
[ 2005 ] Doreen
Neverwas
[ 2005 ] Katherine Pierson
[ 2005 ] Katherine Pierson
Bonneville
[ 2006 ] Arvilla Holden
[ 2006 ] Arvilla Holden
Sybil
[ 2007 ] Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
[ 2007 ] Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
Grey Gardens
[ 2009 ] Big Edie
[ 2009 ] Big Edie
The Vow
[ 2012 ] Rita Thornton
[ 2012 ] Rita Thornton
In Secret
[ 2013 ] Madame Raquin
[ 2013 ] Madame Raquin
The Big Wedding
[ 2013 ]
[ 2013 ]
The Gambler
[ 2014 ] Roberta
[ 2014 ] Roberta
Wild Oats
[ 2016 ] Maddie
[ 2016 ] Maddie
Marlowe
[ 2022 ] Dorothy Cavendish
[ 2022 ] Dorothy Cavendish
TV Shows
Stories from My Childhood
The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess
Hollywood Stuntmakers
Dwan
Dwan
Ànima
Edith Bouvier Beale
Edith Bouvier Beale
Welcome to the Basement
Nina Veronica
Nina Veronica
Chelsea Lately
[ 2012-2014 ] Fiona Goode, Sister Jude
[ 2012-2014 ] Fiona Goode, Sister Jude
Horace & Pete
Marsha
Marsha
Feud: Bette and Joan
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
American Horror Story
[ 2011-2018 ] Constance Langdon
[ 2011-2018 ] Constance Langdon
The Politician
Dusty Jackson
Dusty Jackson
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
Jessica Lange, Mother Play
winner
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Contribution to the Theater
Jessica Lange
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance
Jessica Lange, Mother Play
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play
Jessica Lange, Mother Play
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Jessica Lange, Mother Play
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Leading Actress in a Play
Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award
Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night
Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Actress
Jessica LangeLong Day's Journey Into Night
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Actress - Play
Jessica Lange , A Streetcar Named Desire
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1992 - Performance
Jessica Lange, A Streetcar Named Desire
Videos
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024
Video: Natasha Katz Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Lighting Design of a Musical'
by Richard Ridge - Jun 13, 2023
VIDEO: Susan Sarandon Dishes on Her Superhero Walks with Jessica Lange
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 27, 2021
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Says She Almost Didn't Star in RATCHED on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 24, 2020
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Talks About Her Love of Performing for an Audience on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 18, 2020
VIDEO: Ben Platt Learns Choreography From the Cast of CHEER on Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 14, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'I Sing The Body Electric' at the GRAMMYs!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 27, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Talk About Going From Stage to Screen on GOOD MORNING AMERICA!
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 18, 2019
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Talk About His Rugrats-Themed Birthday Party on THE TONIGHT SHOW!
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 24, 2019
News
Photos: Jessica Lange, Michael Cristofer, & More at THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL Screening
On Friday, November 1, Academy Award®, Emmy® winner, and Tony Award® winner Jessica Lange (Lillian Hall, Executive Producer), and Michael Cristofer (Director, Executive Producer) reunited in front of a packed house at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles for a screening of HBO’s THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL. Take a look at photos here!
On Friday, November 1, Academy Award®, Emmy® winner, and Tony Award® winner Jessica Lange (Lillian Hall, Executive Producer), and Michael Cristofer (Director, Executive Producer) reunited in front of a packed house at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles for a screening of HBO’s THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL. Take a look at photos here!
What Are the Great American Plays?
Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?
Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?
CRIMES OF THE HEART Will Be Performed By Avon Players
Avon Players’ season will continue with a bittersweet story of three women coming home and reconciling the trajectory of their messy lives with their small-town upbringing in Crimes of the Heart, running November 8-23.
Avon Players’ season will continue with a bittersweet story of three women coming home and reconciling the trajectory of their messy lives with their small-town upbringing in Crimes of the Heart, running November 8-23.
Video: Sarah Paulson Shares Personal Significance of Tony Award Win
Sarah Paulson recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and, on the show, shared the personal significance of winning the Tony Award earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Sarah Paulson recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and, on the show, shared the personal significance of winning the Tony Award earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
MOTHER PLAY Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at NYPL
Paula Vogel's Mother Play is now available to watch at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts! Learn more about the production and see how to watch the film!
Paula Vogel's Mother Play is now available to watch at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts! Learn more about the production and see how to watch the film!
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Reading Is Fundamental with Sarah Killough
In this video, I am joined by Broadway performer Sarah Killough! Sarah has been seen on Broadway in four critically acclaimed plays, most recently taking over the role of Eva full-time in Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt.
In this video, I am joined by Broadway performer Sarah Killough! Sarah has been seen on Broadway in four critically acclaimed plays, most recently taking over the role of Eva full-time in Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt.
Video: Sarah Paulson Recalls Tony Award Mix-Up on THE TONIGHT SHOW
On Tuesday, Sarah Paulson visited The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new thriller film, Hold Your Breath. On the show, she also relayed a story about an incident with the Tony Award she won earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
On Tuesday, Sarah Paulson visited The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new thriller film, Hold Your Breath. On the show, she also relayed a story about an incident with the Tony Award she won earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to Take Place This Sunday
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return for one day only this Sunday, September 22, 2024. More than 50 tables are set to sell stage-used props, memorabilia, posters and more. See how to attend!
Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will return for one day only this Sunday, September 22, 2024. More than 50 tables are set to sell stage-used props, memorabilia, posters and more. See how to attend!
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More to Join Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction; Early Bidding Open
The first table participants have been revealed for this year’s Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, set for Sunday, September 22, 2024. Learn how to attend.
The first table participants have been revealed for this year’s Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction, set for Sunday, September 22, 2024. Learn how to attend.
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Concord Theatricals Acquires Rights to Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY
Paula Vogel’s play MOTHER PLAY has been acquired by Concord Theatricals for licensing. Learn more about MOTHER PLAY!
Paula Vogel’s play MOTHER PLAY has been acquired by Concord Theatricals for licensing. Learn more about MOTHER PLAY!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 2024-25 Season
Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season, themed 'Making Theatre Magic'. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season, themed 'Making Theatre Magic'. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Sarah Paulson Joins Cast of Ryan Murphy Legal Series ALL'S FAIR
Tony Award winner Paulson has been confirmed to appear in the ensemble of a new legal series from Ryan Murphy. She will star alongside Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts.
Tony Award winner Paulson has been confirmed to appear in the ensemble of a new legal series from Ryan Murphy. She will star alongside Niecy Nash, Teyana Taylor, and Naomi Watts.
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
The Drama Book Shop Unveils Summer Reading Events In July And August
The Drama Book Shop will host a series of live events featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway guests. Learn more and see how to attend!
The Drama Book Shop will host a series of live events featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway guests. Learn more and see how to attend!
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace
Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
25 Theater Books for Your Summer 2024 Reading List
From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.
From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.
Interview: Dan Landon on his Memoir FROM THE BACK OF THE HOUSE
Dan Landon, with his impressive three decades spent treading the boards of Broadway, has a treasure trove of tales to regale us with! Bursting with anticipation, he has unveiled his latest literary gem to lay bare his journey climbing the ladder within the illustrious Schubert Organization. The pages brim with serendipitous strokes of fortune and impeccable timing, delivering a thoroughly captivating narrative.
Dan Landon, with his impressive three decades spent treading the boards of Broadway, has a treasure trove of tales to regale us with! Bursting with anticipation, he has unveiled his latest literary gem to lay bare his journey climbing the ladder within the illustrious Schubert Organization. The pages brim with serendipitous strokes of fortune and impeccable timing, delivering a thoroughly captivating narrative.
Video: Sarah Paulson Accepts Tony Award For APPROPRIATE
Sarah Paulson won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE. Watch he acceptance speech in the video here.
Sarah Paulson won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE. Watch he acceptance speech in the video here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jessica Lange been in?
Jessica Lange has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Jessica Lange been in?
Jessica Lange has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jessica Lange been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mother Play, Contribution to the Theater (Drama League Awards) for , Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Mother Play, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mother Play, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Mother Play, Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire.
What awards has Jessica Lange won?
Jessica Lange has received numerous awards for her performances, including: - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for Mother Play - Contribution to the Theater from the Drama League Awards - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mother Play - Best Leading Actress in a Play from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Long Day's Journey Into Night - Outstanding Actress in a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for Long Day's Journey Into Night - Outstanding Actress in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Long Day's Journey Into Night - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play from the Tony Awards for Long Day's Journey Into Night - Performance from the Theatre World Awards for A Streetcar Named Desire.
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