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Jane Alexander
Jane Alexander, born as Jane Quigley on October 28, 1939, is a celebrated American-Canadian actress and author. She is noted for her roles in theatre, film, and television, earning her a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for four Academy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. Throughout her illustrious career, she served as the chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts from 1993 to 1997. Alexander's breakthrough came with the Tony Award-winning performance in the Broadway production of The Great White Hope in 1969. Her movie breakthrough came with the same play, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Other notable performances include her roles in All the President's Men (1976), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), and Testament (1983). Jane Alexander has been acting since 1963 and remains active in the industry. She is respected for her ability to take on challenging roles, such as playing Eleanor Roosevelt in Eleanor and Franklin (1976). Alexander was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, where she developed a love for acting. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, New York, before embarking on a successful acting career. In 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed her chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts. After her stint in politics, Jane returned to acting.
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Given Name: Jane Quigley
Born: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Citizenship: United States, Canadian
Birthday: October 28, 1939
Occupations: Actress, Author
Years Active: 1963-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Robert Alexander, Edwin Sherin
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Awards and Nominations Received by Jane Alexander
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)
Kramer vs. KramerMovies Featuring Jane Alexander
All the President's Men
Testament
Three Christs
Brubaker
The Great White Hope
City Heat
William & Catherine: A Royal Romance
Deck the Halls
Mr. Morgan’s Last Love
Three Christs
Christmas Around the Corner
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
The Book of Negroes
Jenifer
The Soul Keeper
Mama/M.A.M.A.
In Search of the Titanic
Warm Springs
Night of 100 Stars III
Playing for Time
Night Crossing
Night of 100 Stars
In the Custody of Strangers
Calamity Jane
Blood & Orchids
Square Dance
In Love and War
Building Bombs
Mountain View
Glory
Sweet Country
A Friendship in Vienna
Malice in Wonderland
Backstage - Dietro le quinte
State of Consciousness
Eleanor and Franklin
The New Centurions
The Betsy
Miracle on 34th Street
A Gunfight
Stay the Night
Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years
A Question of Love
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
The Star Maker
Pressure and the Press: The Making of ‘All the President’s Men’
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