Glenn Close

Acting

Born March 19, 1947 · Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Also known as Glenda Veronica Close

Biography

Glenn Close is an American actress. In a career spanning five decades on screen and stage, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Honorary Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for eight Academy Awards, three Grammy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. She was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.

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Awards & recognition

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences · 2022
Independent Spirit Award · 2018
Medalla Delmira Agustini · 2014
Donostia Award · 2011
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series · 2009

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Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series · 2008
Golden Globe Awards · 2005
Crystal Award · 2001
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie · 1995
Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1995
Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1992
Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year · 1990
Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1984
Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actress in a Musical
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2021 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actress · 2019 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actress · 2012 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actress · 1989 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actress · 1988 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1985 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1984 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1983 · nominated