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Jodie Foster Biography
Birth Name:
Alicia Christian Foster
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor, director, producer
Fast Facts
- Began acting at age 3, when she appeared in a series of ads for Coppertone suntan lotion as the little girl whose swimsuit is pulled down by a puppy
- Was class valedictorian in high school at Lycée Français, Los Angeles, CA, in 1980
- Obsessed with Foster, John Hinckley attempted to assassinate President Reagan in 1981 to impress her
- Studied literature at Yale University and graduated magna cum laude
- Made her directorial debut with Little Man Tate (1991)
- Speaks French; dubs her own voice in the French versions of her films
- Her production company, which she closed down in 2001, was called Egg Pictures after a character in The Hotel New Hampshire
Awards
- 2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
- 2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
- 1999Emmy-Outstanding Made for Television Movie: nominated
- 1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
- 1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
- 1994Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: winner
- 1994Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1992BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: winner
- 1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
- 1991New York Film Critics Circle-Best Actress: winner
- 1991Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
- 1990BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1989Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
- 1989Independent Spirit Awards-Best Female Lead: winner
- 1988Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
- 1988National Board of Review-Best Actress: winner
- 1977BAFTA Film Awards-Best Supporting Actress: winner
- 1977BAFTA Film Awards-Best Supporting Actress: winner
- 1977BAFTA Film Awards-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: winner
- 1977Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
- 1977BAFTA Film Awards-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: winner
- 1976Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1976Los Angeles Film Critics Association-New Generation Award: winner
- 1976National Society of Film Critics-Best Supporting Actress: winner
Relationships
- Buddy Foster -- Brother
- Cydney Bernard -- Ex-significant Other
- Lucius Foster III -- Father
- Evelyn Foster -- Mother
- Constance Foster -- Sister
- Lucinda Foster -- Sister
- Charles Bernard Foster -- Son
- Kit Bernard Foster -- Son