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Anne Archer Biography

Birth Name:Anne Archer

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

  • A lifelong member of the Church of Scientology, she served as a spokesperson for Applied Scholastics in the 1980s, an organization sponsored by the Church of Scientology
  • Originally from Los Angeles, she has been interested in acting since a young age
  • Made her television debut with 1970's "Men at Work"
  • Prominent movie roles include "Patriot Games", "Clear and Present Danger" and "Fatal Attraction", the latter of which garnered her an Oscar nomination
  • Her son Tommy Davis once served as head of the Church of Scientology's Celebrity Centre throughout the early 2000s
  • Her father, Josh Archer, voiced The Shadow on the radio before the birth of television

Awards

  • 1988Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1988Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1989BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1993Special Volpi Cup-: winner
  • 1994Special Award-: winner
  • 1994Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated