Jessica Lange: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Jessica Phyllis Lange
Born April 20, 1949 (age 77) • Minnesota
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (2014) • Golden Globe Award (2012) • Emmy Award (2009) • Academy Award (1995) • Academy Award (1983) • Academy Award (1995): Actress in a Leading Role • Academy Award (1983): Actress in a Supporting Role • Emmy Award (2014): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie • Emmy Award (2012): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie • Golden Globe Award (2012): Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1996): Best Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television • Golden Globe Award (1995): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (1983): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1977): New Star of the Year - Actress • Tony Award (2016): Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Married To Francisco Paco Grande (1970–1982)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "The Gambler" (2014) • "Stories from My Childhood" (1998) • "King Kong" (1976) • "Far North" (1988) • "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1981) • "Masked and Anonymous" (2003) • "Losing Isaiah" (1995) • "Frances" (1982) • "American Horror Story" (2011–2018) • "Don't Come Knocking" (2005) • "Feud" (2017) • "Crimes of the Heart" (1986) • "A Thousand Acres" (1997) • "All That Jazz" (1979) • "The Politician" (2019) • "Bonneville" (2006) • "Titus" (1999) • "Tootsie" (1982) • "Rob Roy" (1995) • "Big Fish" (2003) • "Music Box" (1989) • "Horace and Pete" (2016) • "Cousin Bette" (1998) • "Prozac Nation" (2001) • "Cape Fear" (1991) • "Sweet Dreams" (1985) • "Wild Oats" (2016) • "The Vow" (2012) • "Country" (1984) • "Blue Sky" (1994) • "Men Don't Leave" (1990) • "How to Beat the High Co$t of Living" (1980) • "In Secret" (2013) • "Night and the City" (1992) • "Everybody's All-American" (1988) • "Neverwas" (2005) • "Hush" (1998) • "Broken Flowers" (2005)

Top Questions

When was Jessica Lange born?
Jessica Lange was born on April 20, 1949.
Where was Jessica Lange born?
Jessica Lange was born in Cloquet, Minnesota, United States.
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Francisco Paco Grande (1970–1982)

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