Glenn Close (March 19th, 1947) is an American actress and singer from Connecticut, known for compelling live theater performances and roles on the silver screen as the femme fatales or a woman with great power. The latter list includes a scheming Mariquise in Dangerous Liaisons, the Vice President in Air Force One, the First Lady in Mars Attacks!, a stalker in Fatal Attraction and Cruella Devil in 101 Dalmatians and 102 Dalmatians. Her collective work has earned her three Tonys, an Obie, three Emmys, two Golden Globes, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Glenn Close has been nominated for 5 Oscars, but has never won.
Oscar Nominations
- 1982 - The World According to Garp - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- 1983 - The Big Chill - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- 1984 - The Natural - Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- 1987 - Fatal Attraction - Best Actress
- 1988 - Dangerous Liaisons - Best Actress