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Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress. In a career spanning over five decades of screen and stage, she has received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for eight Academy Awards and three Grammy Awards. She is one of the few performers to be nominated for the Triple Crown of Acting and EGOT. In 2009, she received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2016, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.



After her professional debut in the 1974 play Love for Love, she received her first Tony Award nomination for her role in Barnum (1980), and won three for her roles in the plays The Real Thing (1983) and Death and the Maiden (1992), and the musical Sunset Boulevard (1995). Her first three major film roles, in the comedy-dramas The World According to Garp (1982) and The Big Chill (1983) and the sports film The Natural (1984), earned Close three consecutive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She established herself as a leading lady in ensuing years, with roles in the thriller Fatal Attraction (1987) and the historical film Dangerous Liaisons (1988), which earned her two consecutive nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Transitioning to television, Close received her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in the television film Something About Amelia (1984) and later won three—Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for portraying Margarethe Cammermeyer in the television film Serving in Silence (1995) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series twice consecutively for playing Patty Hewes in Damages (2007–2012). She returned to the Broadway stage in a 2014 revival of A Delicate Balance.

Close portrayed Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians (1996) and its 2000 sequel, and voiced Kala in Tarzan (1999). She received three additional Oscar nominations for her roles in the dramas Albert Nobbs (2011), The Wife (2017), and Hillbilly Elegy (2020). The Wife won her another Golden Globe for Best Actress.

Close is the president of Trillium Productions and co-founder of the website FetchDog. She has made political donations in support of Democratic politicians and is vocal on issues such as women's rights, same-sex marriage, and mental health. Married three times, she has one daughter, Annie Starke, from her relationship with producer John Starke.

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STAGE CREDITS

Mother of the Maid Mother of the Maid
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater New York Premiere, 2018
Performer
Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Norma Desmond
Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard
[West End]
English National Opera West End Revival, 2016
Norma Desmond
A Delicate Balance A Delicate Balance
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Agnes
Busker Alley
[New York]
New York Concert, 2006
Performer
The Play What I Wrote The Play What I Wrote
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Mystery Guest Star [Replacement]
Sunset Boulevard
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Norma Desmond
Sunset Boulevard
[Regional (US)]
Los Angeles Production, 1993
Norma Desmond
Death and the Maiden
[Broadway]
1992
Paulina Salas
Benefactors
[Broadway]
1985
Jane
For No Good Reason/Childhood
[Off-Broadway]
1985
Actress (Childhood)
The Real Thing
[Broadway]
1984
Annie
The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Albert Nobbs
Barnum
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1981
Chairy Barnum
Barnum
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Chairy Barnum
The Winter Dancers
[Off-Broadway]
1979
Kettle
Wine Untouched
[Off-Broadway]
1979
Performer
The Crucifer of Blood
[Broadway]
1978
Irene St. Claire
Uncommon Women and Others
[Off-Broadway]
1977
Leilah
The Crazy Locomotive
[Off-Broadway]
1977
Sophia Tenser/ Jeanne Cackleson
Rex
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Princess Mary
The Member of the Wedding
[Broadway]
1975
Janice
Frankie Addams (Understudy)
The Rules of the Game
[Broadway]
1974
Neighbor
Silia Gala (Understudy)
Love for Love
[Broadway]
1974
Angelica
Pal Joey
[New York]
Reading, 1998
Performer

Movies

The World According to Garp
[ 1982 ] Jenny Fields
The Big Chill
[ 1983 ] Sarah
The Natural
[ 1984 ] Iris Gaines
The Stone Boy
[ 1984 ] Ruth Hillerman
Maxie
[ 1985 ] Jan, Maxie
Jagged Edge
[ 1985 ] Teddy Barnes
Fatal Attraction
[ 1987 ] Alex Forrest
Gandahar
[ 1987 ] Ambisextra
Dangerous Liaisons
[ 1988 ] Marquise de Merteuil
Immediate Family
[ 1989 ] Linda Spector
Hamlet
[ 1990 ] Gertrude
Reversal of Fortune
[ 1990 ] Sunny von Bulow
Hook
[ 1991 ] Gutless
Meeting Venus
[ 1991 ] Karin Anderson
The House of the Spirits
[ 1993 ] Ferula
The Paper
[ 1994 ] Alicia Clark
101 Dalmatians
[ 1996 ] Cruella DeVil
Mars Attacks!
[ 1996 ] First Lady Marsha Dale
Mary Reilly
[ 1996 ] Mrs. Farraday
Paradise Road
[ 1997 ] Adrienne Pargiter
Air Force One
[ 1997 ] Vice President Kathryn Bennett
Welcome to Hollywood
[ 1998 ] Glenn Close
Cookie's Fortune
[ 1999 ] Camille Dixon
Tarzan
[ 1999 ] Kala
102 Dalmatians
[ 2000 ] Cruella de Vil
The Safety of Objects
[ 2001 ] Esther Gold
Pinocchio
[ 2002 ] Blue Fairy
The Divorce
[ 2003 ] Olivia Pace
The Stepford Wives
[ 2004 ] Claire Wellington
Heights
[ 2005 ] Diana
Hoodwinked
[ 2005 ] Granny
Nine Lives
[ 2005 ] Maggie
The Chumscrubber
[ 2005 ] Mrs. Johnson
Evening
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Wittenborn
Albert Nobbs
[ 2011 ] Albert Nobbs
Hoodwinked 2: Hood vs. Evil
[ 2011 ] Granny
5 to 7
[ 2014 ] Arlene Bloom
Low Down
[ 2014 ] Gram
Guardians of the Galaxy
[ 2014 ] Nova Prime
Anesthesia
[ 2015 ] Marcia
The Great Gilly Hopkins
[ 2015 ] Nonnie
The Girl with All the Gifts
[ 2016 ] Dr Caroline Caldwell
The Wilde Wedding
[ 2017 ] Eve
Father Figures
[ 2017 ] Helen
The Wife
[ 2017 ] Joan Ctleman
Crooked House
[ 2017 ] Lady Edith de Haviland
What Happened to Monday
[ 2017 ] Nicolette Cayman
Four Good Days
[ 2020 ] Deb
Hillbilly Elegy
[ 2020 ] Mamaw
Swan Song
[ 2021 ] Dr. Jo Scott
Back in Action
[ 2024 ] Ginny
The Summer Book
[ 2024 ] Grandmother
Brothers
[ 2024 ] Cath Munger
The Deliverance
[ 2024 ] Alberta
Back in Action
[ 2024 ] Ginny
The Summer Book
[ 2024 ] Grandmother
Brothers
[ 2024 ] Cath Munger
The Deliverance
[ 2024 ] Alberta

TV Shows

3Below: Tales of Arcadia
Mother
Damages
Patty Hewes
The Simpsons
Mona Simpson
The Simpsons
[ 1995-2024 ] Mona Simpson
The New Look
Carmel Snow
The Simpsons
[ 1995-2024 ] Mona Simpson
The New Look
Carmel Snow

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Glenn Close, Mother of the Maid

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actress in a Musical

Glenn Close, Sunset Boulevard


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Theatre World Awards - 2017 - John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater

Glenn Close, Sunset Boulevard


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Glenn Close, Sunset Boulevard


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Actress - Musical

Glenn Close, Sunset Boulevard


winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Glenn Close , Sunset Boulevard

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Glenn Close, Death and the Maiden


winner
Drama League Awards - 1992 - Distinguished Performance Award

Glenn Close, Death and the Maiden

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Death and the Maiden

Glenn CloseDeath and the Maiden


winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Glenn Close, Death and the Maiden


winner
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Glenn Close , The Real Thing

Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Glenn Close, Barnum

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Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has just announced the Honorees for Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. We have the full list of honorees!
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by Sidney Paterra - May 3, 2025

On June 8, 2025, viewers will be able to tune in to watch Cynthia Erivo take the stage at Radio City Music Hall as a first-time host for the 78th annual ceremony. Do you know who has hosted the ceremony the most?
Darius de Haas and More to Star in ABOUT TIME at Goodspeed Musicals Photo
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by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

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by Bruce Glikas - Apr 30, 2025

Glenn Close, Broadway's first Norma Desmond, went to see Nicole Scherzinger in the current Broadway revival last night. See BroadwayWorld's photos of their first meeting backstage at the St. James Theatre.
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by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2025

Broadway powerhouses Jonathan Groff and Nicole Scherzinger are paired together in the latest entry in Variety's Actor on Actors series. Watch the conversation, where the duo talks about getting Patti LuPone's approval in Sunset Boulevard, bringing Bobby Darin to the stage, and more.
Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce Will Announce the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations Photo
Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce Will Announce the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce will announce the nominations for The 78th Annual Tony Awards, which will be announced live from Sofitel New York . We have all of the details here!
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Award-winning concert and Broadway star Karen Mason will return to Wicker Park's Davenport's for the Chicago premiere of her celebrated show Just in Styne: Karen Sings Jule. Learn more!
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by Caitlin Hornik - Apr 10, 2025

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by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Feb 13, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Glenn Close been in?

Glenn Close has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Glenn Close been in?

Glenn Close has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Glenn Close's first West End show?

Glenn Close's first West End show was Sunset Boulevard which opened in 2016

What awards has Glenn Close been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mother of the Maid, Best Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater (Theatre World Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sunset Boulevard , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Death and the Maiden, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Death and the Maiden, Death and the Maiden (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death and the Maiden , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Death and the Maiden, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Real Thing and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Barnum.

What awards has Glenn Close won?

Glenn Close has won several prestigious awards, including the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theater (Theatre World Awards) for Sunset Boulevard. She also received the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Sunset Boulevard, as well as the Best Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Additionally, she won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Sunset Boulevard. Close's accolades extend to the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Death and the Maiden. She also secured the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for both Death and the Maiden and The Real Thing.

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