Glenn Close

Date of Birth: March 19, 1947

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Glenn Close is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theater. Born on March 19, 1947, in Greenwich, Connecticut, Close has enjoyed a career spanning over four decades. She began her acting journey on the stage, performing in several Broadway productions before making her breakthrough in Hollywood. Close’s film debut was in “The World According to Garp” (1982), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination. She is best known for her roles in films such as “Fatal Attraction” (1987), “Dangerous Liaisons” (1988), “101 Dalmatians” (1996), and “The Wife” (2017). Throughout her career, she has won three Tony Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and has been nominated for eight Academy Awards. Glenn Close is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and has been involved in various charitable activities.

5 Interesting Facts about Glenn Close

1. Glenn Close is a founding member of the charity organization Bring Change to Mind, which aims to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.

2. She has received eight Academy Award nominations, making her one of the most nominated actresses without a win.

3. Close has played the iconic role of Cruella de Vil in Disney’s live-action “101 Dalmatians” and its sequel “102 Dalmatians.”

4. She attended the College of William & Mary, where she double-majored in theater and anthropology.

5. Glenn Close is a descendant of the Tew family, which includes several prominent figures in American history, such as Richard Tew, one of the founders of Rhode Island.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Glenn Close

1. “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.”

2. “The best thing I have is the knife from Fatal Attraction. I hung it in my kitchen. It scares people, but it’s my way of saying, ‘Don’t mess with me.’”

3. “Acting is the greatest answer to my loneliness that I have found in my life.”

4. “The roles that are written for women as they grow older are so much richer and deeper.”

5. “I love the characters I play, even the ones I might not necessarily like. You have to find something to love in them.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Glenn Close’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $50 million.

Children

Glenn Close has one daughter, Annie Starke, born on April 26, 1988. Annie Starke is also an actress and has appeared in several films and television shows, including “The Wife,” where she played a younger version of her mother’s character.