Jill Eikenberry

Birth Name:

Jill Susan Eikenberry

Birth Place:

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Survived breast cancer, and has since been active in promoting the importance of early detection and breast cancer research
Started her college career as an anthropology major at Barnard College, but in her sophomore year she was accepted into the Yale School Drama
Focused on her theater career throughout the 1970s
Often appears on stage, film and television with actor Michael Tucker, who she married in 1973
Her mother is a fellow breast cancer survivor, and served as an inspiration to Jill during her own battle with the disease
Met student actor Henry Winkler at the Yale Drama School and they went on to become good friends

1987Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1988Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1988Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1989Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Winner
1989Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1990Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1990Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
1990Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series:Nominated
1991Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated

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