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Kathleen Turner

Birth Name:
Mary Kathleen Turner
Birth Place:
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer
Kathleen Turner

Fast Facts

  • Won the 1990 Theatre World Special Award
  • Studied theatre at the University of Maryland Baltimore County
  • Made her Broadway debut in "Gemini" in 1977
  • Quote: "I'm not a naturalistic actor․ I believe acting is a planned process of communication․ I don't see anything naturalistic about it․"
  • Quote: "My father was of missionary stock, so theater and acting were just one step up from being a streetwalker․․․So when I was performing in school, he would drive my mom and sit in the car․ She'd come out at intermissions and tell him, 'She's doing very well․'"
  • Named in the song "The Kiss of Kathleen Turner" by Falco
  • Served as an advocate for Amnesty International
  • Supported the Arthritis Foundation and Child Hope USA
  • Released her memoir "Send Yourself Roses" in 2008
  • Taught acting classes at New York University

Awards

  • 1982Golden Globe - New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1983BAFTA Film Award - Most Outstanding Newcomer to Leading Film Roles:Nominated
  • 1984LAFCA Award - Best Actress:Winner
  • 1985Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Winner
  • 1985Jupiter Award - Best International Actress:Nominated
  • 1985NSFC Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 1985ShoWest Award - Female Star of the Year:Winner
  • 1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Winner
  • 1986Jupiter Award - Best International Actress:Nominated
  • 1986NBR Award - Best Actress:Winner
  • 1986NYFCC Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 1986Sant Jordi - Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera):Winner
  • 1987Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 1987Saturn Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 1987Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1987Jupiter Award - Best International Actress:Nominated
  • 1987NSFC Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 1988Jupiter Award - Best International Actress:Nominated
  • 1988Sant Jordi - Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera):Nominated
  • 1989Jupiter Award - Best International Actress:Nominated
  • 1990David - Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera):Nominated
  • 1990Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1993Gold Award - Best Actress:Winner
  • 1995Chlotrudis Award - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2001Video Premiere Award - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2001OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2005Felix - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2007Felix - Best Actress:Nominated
  • 2012Jury Prize - Oustanding Performance:Winner
  • 2020Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Television:Nominated
  • 2021HCA Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy:Nominated
  • 2021OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2022Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series or TV Movie:Nominated
  • 2025OFTA Film Hall of Fame - Character:Winner
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