Scene from Frances (1982)

Alternate Names: Jessica Phyllis Lange, جسیکا لنگ

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• King Kong (1976) as Dwan

Most Important Roles:

• Broken Flowers (2005) as Carmen
• Big Fish (2003) as Sandra Bloom (senior)
• Cape Fear (1991) as Leigh Bowden
• Music Box (1989) as Ann Talbot
• Frances (1982) as Frances Farmer
• Don't Come Knocking (2005) as Doreen
• King Kong (1976) as Dwan
• Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1984) as Maggie
• Shepard & Dark (2012) as Self (archive footage)
• The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) as Cora Papadakis

Career Highlights:

• Broken Flowers (2005)
• Big Fish (2003)
• Cape Fear (1991)
• Music Box (1989)
• Frances (1982)
• Don't Come Knocking (2005)
• King Kong (1976)
• Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1984)
• Shepard & Dark (2012)
• The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)

Awards:

• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Actress (1995)
• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1983)
• Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress (1976)
• Theatre World Award (1992)
• Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (2016)
• Lucie Award (2012)
• Women in Film Honors
• Crystal Award (2000)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2009)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2014)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (2012)
• Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
• CineMerit Award (2024)

Jessica Lange was born on April 20, 1949. She rose to prominence with her debut role as Dwan in Dino De Laurentiis's 'King Kong' (1976), for which she received a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Throughout her career, Lange has been recognized with numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. She is known for her versatile roles in films like 'Tootsie' (1982), 'Frances' (1982), and 'Blue Sky' (1994), as well as TV series such as 'American Horror Story'. Lange has also published photography books and held UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador position.