American actress
Born: February 5, 1962
Jennifer Jason Leigh, born on February 5, 1962, is an American actress known for her versatile and captivating performances across film, television, and stage. Hailing from Hollywood royalty as the daughter of actor Vic Morrow and screenwriter Barbara Turner, Leigh began her acting career in the late 1970s. She gained widespread recognition for her breakthrough role in the controversial film “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” (1982).
Leigh’s career is marked by a diverse range of roles that showcase her exceptional talent. She earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of the emotionally troubled Tralala in “Last Exit to Brooklyn” (1989) and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The Hateful Eight” (2015). Her collaboration with director David Cronenberg in “eXistenZ” (1999) further solidified her reputation as a skilled actress unafraid of challenging roles.
Beyond film, Leigh has also made notable appearances in television series such as “Weeds” and “Twin Peaks.” With her distinctive ability to embody complex characters, Jennifer Jason Leigh remains a respected and influential figure in the world of acting, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
Jennifer Jason Leigh’s 5 most popular quotes
- It usually takes about two and a half weeks after you’re done filming before you kind of return to yourself again.
- Children accept their world as the world. I grew up with kids that I went to school with. Their parents were either shrinks or actors.
- One of the reasons that I do a lot of different kinds of pictures is because I learn a lot when I’m doing them.
- People equate success with youth. And if you haven’t had a certain amount of success by a certain time in your life, it’s never going to happen. There’s a fear about that. So people start lying about their age, which is really young. I’ve never done that because I think it’s so insignificant.
- Even if the role is very far away from me, trying to make it as nakedly me as possible is an intriguing notion.
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