Jane Alexander
Birth Name:
Jane Quigley
Birth Place:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Became the chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts in 1992 and remained in the position for five years
- Has served on the board for numerous non-profit organizations including the Wildlife Conservation Society, Project Green Hope, the National Stroke Association and Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament
- Won a Drama Desk Award for her role in the play "The Sisters Rosensweig" in 1993
- First gained success during the late 1960s when she made her Broadway debut in "The Great White Hope․"
- Studied math for two years at Sarah Lawrence College, but after a series of personal tragedies, she transferred to the University f Edinburgh in Scotland where she switched her focus to acting
- Quote: "You have to have the ability to preserve, to get knocked down and get back up again․ Just talent is not enough․"
- Became well-known for her made-for-television films later during the 1980s, including "Playing for Time" and "Warm Springs," among others
- Co-starred in the stage production of "The Great White Hope" with James Earl Jones, who would later co-star with her again in the film adaptation of the show in 1970
Awards
- 1971Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1971Golden Globe - Most Promising Newcomer - Female:Nominated
- 1971Golden Laurel - Star of Tomorrow, Female:Nominated
- 1976Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special:Nominated
- 1977Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special:Nominated
- 1979NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1980Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1980Golden Globe - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1980NSFC Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1981Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special:Winner
- 1983LAFCA Award - Best Actress:Nominated
- 1984Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
- 1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
- 1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
- 1985Bronze Wrangler - Fictional Television Drama:Winner
- 1989ACE - Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2000Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2000OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2000Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2005Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special:Nominated
- 2005OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2005Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie:Winner
- 2005Satellite Award - Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
- 2013ACTRA Maritimes Award - Outstanding Performance - Female:Winner
- 2014OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2015Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series:Nominated
- 2025OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2025Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated