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Jessica Walter

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Jessica Walter Fast Facts:

Her father played double bass for the New York City Ballet Orchestra.
As a teen, she lied about her age in order to work as a chorus girl at New York's Copacabana.
Made Broadway debut in 1961's Advise and Consent.
Was a classmate of Walter Koenig (Chekov on Star Trek) at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse.
First TV work was on the soap Love of Life from 1962-65.
Introduced to second husband Ron Leibman by mutual friend Brenda Vaccaro.

Jessica Walter Relationships:
Brooke - Daughter
David - Father
Esther - Mother
Ron Leibman - Husband
Ross Bowman - Ex-husband
Jessica Walter Awards:
1972 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1967 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Nominee
1967 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Winner
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series - Nominee
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series - Winner
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1980 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
College:
Attended the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York, NY