Tess Harper
Birth Name:
Tess Harper
Birth Place:
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, United States
Profession
Actress
Fast Facts
- One of few actresses to be nominated for a Golden Globe for their debut performance
- Began acting in stage productions while in college at Arkansas State University-Beebe and later Southwest Missouri State University
- Best known for her work on television miniseries and made-for-tv movies including "Chiefs", "Celebrity" and others
- Discovered when a casting agent for the film "Tender Mercies" spent the night in Dallas and saw her commercial for a local bank and subsequently gave her the leading role opposite Robert Duvall
- One of numerous famous faces to participate in Missouri State University's Tent Theatre including Brad Pitt, John Goodman and Kathleen Turner
- Worked hard to get rid of her Arkansas accent despite regularly being cast in Southern roles
Awards
- 1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 1987Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1994CableACE - Actress in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
- 2007NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner
- 2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2008Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner