Quick Info
| Profession | Actress and singer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/03/1947 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Greenwich, Connecticut, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Glenn Close
28/10/2026
Glenn Close attended the UK fan screening of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping in London, marking her first red-carpet appearance since her hip replacement surgery. She wore a moss-green taffeta gown and a platinum-blonde updo, and said she was recovering well. She plays Drusilla Sickle, a Capitol escort, in the prequel.
21/10/2026
Close revealed she was using a cane after a complete hip replacement, which she said had been in poor condition, following fan concern over photos from the NewFest opening-night screening of La Bola Negra in New York on 15/10/2026. She said her aim was to stay in good physical shape for upcoming work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Glenn Veronica Close is an American actress, singer and producer known for stage, film and television work. She is known for Fatal Attraction and Dangerous Liaisons, and has received three Tony Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and three Primetime Emmy Awards. |
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| Stage Debut | 1974, Love for Love |
| Film Debut | The World According to Garp (1982) |
| Inducted into American Theater Hall of Fame | 2016 |
| Honorary Academy Award | 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 3¾″ (1.62 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College of William & Mary | BFA, majored in theater and anthropology |
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Personal Life
| Early life | Spent childhood in Greenwich, Connecticut, and several years in Africa and boarding schools in Switzerland |
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| Affiliations | Briefly toured with the singing troupe Up With People while at college |
| Mental health advocacy | Co-founded the mental health organization Bring Change to Mind in 2010 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | David Shaw (married 3 February 2006; divorced 18 August 2015) |
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| Previous marriage | Len Cariou (listed under alternative name Mrs. Len Cariou) |
| Sports | Avid New York Mets fan |
Family
| Father | William Taliaferro Close, a surgeon |
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| Mother | Elizabeth Mary H. 'Bettine' (Moore) Close |
| Siblings | Tina Close |
| Children | Annie Starke (actress) |
Career
| Broadway | Debut in 1974; Tony Awards for The Real Thing (1984), Death and the Maiden (1992) and Sunset Boulevard (1995) |
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| Film highlights | The World According to Garp (1982), The Big Chill (1983), The Natural (1984), Fatal Attraction (1987), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Albert Nobbs (2011), The Wife (2017), Hillbilly Elegy (2020), The Summer Book (2024), The Deliverance (2024), Standing By (2025), The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026, as Drusilla Sickle) |
| Television highlights | Something About Amelia (1984), The Lion in Winter (2003), Damages (2007 to 2012), voice cast of The Simpsons from 1995 |
| Production | President of Trillium Productions; co-founder of the website FetchDog |
| Academy Award nominations | Eight nominations in total, including Best Actress nominations for Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons, Albert Nobbs and The Wife |
Style Quotient
| Signature look | Short gray pixie cut, with occasional bold red-carpet departures such as a platinum-blonde updo in 2026 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her birth name is recorded as Glenn Close, with claims of 'Glenda Veronica Close' considered inaccurate. | |
| 2. She hosted Saturday Night Live in 1989 and 1992. | |
| 3. She is known for a collection of antique fans. | |
| 4. She co-wrote and produced Albert Nobbs (2011). | |
| 5. She has two sisters, Tina and Jessie, and two brothers, Alexander (Sandy) and Tambu Misoki, whom her parents adopted while living in Congo. |
