Jessica Lange American Actress Born 1949 in Cloquet
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Biography
American actress Jessica Lange was born on 20 April 1949 in Cloquet. That makes her 77 years old. Her best-known titles on this site are A Century of Cinema (1994) and Big Fish (2003).
Records list King Kong (1976) as her earliest screen credit. In all, 44 films and 2 TV series appear in her credits from 1976 to 2025. She played Dorothy Cavendish in Marlowe (2022), Madame Raquin in In Secret (2013) and Cousin Bette in Cousin Bette (1998). The newest title on record is Long Day's Journey Into Night, from 2025.
Her awards record shows 13 wins and 6 nominations. The list of wins starts with Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress in 1976 for King Kong. Her latest listed award is CineMerit Award in 2024.
Filmography
46 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Long Day's Journey Into Night | Film | |
| 2024 | The Great Lillian Hall | Film | |
| 2022 | Marlowe | Dorothy Cavendish | Film |
| 2019– | The Politician | TV series | |
| 2016 | Wild Oats | Film | |
| 2014 | The Gambler | Film | |
| 2013 | In Secret | Madame Raquin | Film |
| 2012 | The Vow | Film | |
| 2011– | American Horror Story | TV series | |
| 2009 | Grey Gardens | Film | |
| 2007 | Sybil | Film | |
| 2006 | Bonneville | Film | |
| 2005 | Broken Flowers | Film | |
| 2005 | Don't Come Knocking | Film | |
| 2005 | Neverwas | Film |
Show all 46 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Big Fish | Film | |
| 2003 | Masked and Anonymous | Film | |
| 2003 | Normal | Film | |
| 2001 | Prozac Nation | Film | |
| 1999 | Titus | Film | |
| 1998 | Cousin Bette | Cousin Bette | Film |
| 1998 | Hush | Film | |
| 1997 | A Thousand Acres | Film | |
| 1995 | A Streetcar Named Desire | Film | |
| 1995 | Losing Isaiah | Film | |
| 1995 | Rob Roy | Mary Helen MacGregor | Film |
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema | Film | |
| 1994 | Blue Sky | Film | |
| 1992 | Night and the City | Film | |
| 1992 | O Pioneers! | Film | |
| 1991 | Cape Fear | Film | |
| 1990 | Men Don't Leave | Film | |
| 1989 | Music Box | Film | |
| 1988 | Everybody's All-American | Film | |
| 1988 | Far North | Film | |
| 1986 | Crimes of the Heart | Film | |
| 1986 | King Kong Lives | Film | |
| 1985 | Sweet Dreams | Film | |
| 1984 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Film | |
| 1984 | Country | Film | |
| 1982 | Frances | Frances Farmer | Film |
| 1982 | Tootsie | Film | |
| 1981 | The Postman Always Rings Twice | Film | |
| 1980 | How to Beat the High Co$t of Living | Film | |
| 1979 | All That Jazz | Film | |
| 1976 | King Kong | Film |
Awards and nominations
13 won, 6 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CineMerit Award | Won | |
| 2016 | Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play | Won | |
| 2014 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | American Horror Story: Coven | Won |
| 2012 | Lucie Award | Won | |
| 2012 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | American Horror Story: Murder House | Won |
| 2009 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Grey Gardens | Won |
| 2000 | Crystal Award | Won | |
| 1995 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Blue Sky | Won |
| 1992 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
| 1983 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Tootsie | Won |
| 1976 | Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress | King Kong | Won |
| Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play | Won | ||
| Women in Film Honors | Won | ||
| 1995 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Blue Sky | Nominated |
| 1990 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Music Box | Nominated |
Show all 19 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Sweet Dreams | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Country | Nominated |
| 1983 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Frances | Nominated |
| 1983 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Tootsie | Nominated |
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Paco Grande (1971 to 1981). She is the mother of Shura Baryshnikov. Education on record includes HB Studio, University of Minnesota and Cloquet High School.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Jessica Lange?
Jessica Lange is 77 years old, born on 20 April 1949 in Cloquet.
What is Jessica Lange known for?
Jessica Lange is known for A Century of Cinema (1994) and Big Fish (2003).
What is Jessica Lange’s nationality?
Jessica Lange is American, born in Cloquet.
Who has Jessica Lange been married to?
Jessica Lange’s marriages on record are to Paco Grande (1971 to 1981).
Has Jessica Lange won any awards?
Yes. 13 awards are on record, including CineMerit Award (2024).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q173585), accessed October 2026
- Photo: iDominick · CC BY-SA 2.0
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