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Jane Alexander Biography

Birth Name:

Jane Quigley

Birth Place:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, writer, producer

Fast Facts

Became chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts in 1993
As a teenager, she aspired acting after her debut in a production of Treasure Island at her school
Before pursuing acting in college, she studied math in case her acting career failed
Was involved in wildlife conservation efforts
Is a passionate bird watcher
Is an honorary chair of the Indianapolis Prize, a conservation society