Scene from Flesh and Blood (1985)

Alternate Names: Jennifer Leigh, JJL, Jennifer Leigh Morrow, جنیفر جیسون لی, 珍妮佛·傑森·李

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Spy Who Never Was (1976) as Girl Playing with Ball (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• Short Cuts (1993) as Lois Kaiser
• The King Is Alive (2000) as Gina
• eXistenZ (1999) as Allegra Geller
• Road to Perdition (2002) as Annie Sullivan
• Backdraft (1991) as Jennifer Vaitkus
• The Machinist (2004) as Stevie
• In the Cut (2003) as Pauline
• Rush (1991) as Kristen Cates
• Synecdoche, New York (2008) as Maria
• Kansas City (1996) as Blondie O'Hara

Career Highlights:

• Short Cuts (1993)
• The King Is Alive (2000)
• eXistenZ (1999)
• Road to Perdition (2002)
• Backdraft (1991)
• The Machinist (2004)
• In the Cut (2003)
• Rush (1991)
• Synecdoche, New York (2008)
• Kansas City (1996)

Awards:

• Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress (1990)
• MTV Movie Award for Best Villain (1993)
• National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress (1994)
• Genie Awards (2005)

Jennifer Jason Leigh, born Jennifer Leigh Morrow on February 5, 1962, began her acting career during the 1970s on television and made her film debut in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' (1982). She gained critical acclaim for roles in films like 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' (1989), 'Single White Female' (1992), and 'The Hudsucker Proxy' (1994). Leigh was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Dorothy Parker in 'Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle' (1994). She starred in 'Road to Perdition' (2002) and had a recurring role on 'Weeds' (2009–2012). Leigh received critical acclaim for her voice work in 'Anomalisa' (2015) and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'The Hateful Eight' (2015). She starred in Netflix's 'Atypical' from 2017 to 2021 and appeared in films like 'Annihilation' (2018) and 'Possessor' (2020). Leigh also had a notable stage career, receiving a Drama Desk nomination for her off-Broadway performance in 'Abigail's Party' and making her Broadway debut in 'Cabaret'.

Alternate Names: Susan Tyrell, Susan Jillian Creamer, Сюзан Тайррелл

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Shoot Out (1971) as Alma

Most Important Roles:

• Angel (1984) as Solly Mosler
• Big Top Pee-wee (1988) as Midge Montana
• Masked and Anonymous (2003) as Ella the Fortune Teller
• Tapeheads (1988) as Nikki Morton
• Flesh + Blood (1985) as Celine
• Cry-Baby (1990) as Ramona Rickettes
• Far from Home (1989) as Agnes Reed
• The Christmas Star (1986) as Sara
• The Killer Inside Me (1976) as Joyce Lakeland
• Forbidden Zone (1980) as Queen Doris of the Sixth Dimension

Career Highlights:

• Angel (1984)
• Big Top Pee-wee (1988)
• Masked and Anonymous (2003)
• Tapeheads (1988)
• Flesh + Blood (1985)
• Cry-Baby (1990)
• Far from Home (1989)
• The Christmas Star (1986)
• The Killer Inside Me (1976)
• Forbidden Zone (1980)

Susan Tyrrell, born Susan Jillian Creamer on March 18, 1945, was an American character actress known for her talent in portraying downtrodden and outré characters. She began her career in New York City theater before making her film debut in 'Shoot Out' (1971). Tyrrell received critical acclaim for her roles; she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Fat City' (1972) and won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Bad' (1977). Her distinctive style earned her the description of having a 'whiskey-voiced' delivery.