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Birth Place: Cloquet, MN, USA

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JESSICA LANGE. Acclaimed as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, Jessica Lange has dazzled the screen with over 30 credits to her name. Lange has won a Tony Award, two Academy Awards, three Emmys, five Golden Globes, and one SAG Award. On Broadway, she received the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for her performance as Mary Tyrone in A Long Day’s Journey into Night, a role she also performed in the West End. She made her Broadway debut in A Streetcar Named Desire and was also seen starring in The Glass Menagerie. Lange stared in the television series “American Horror Story,” as well as “Grey Gardens,” “Feud: Bette and Joan,” and “The Politician.” Her films include Blue Sky, Frances, The Postman Always Rings Twice, Country, Rob Roy, Cape Fear, Tootsie, Music Box, and Sweet Dreams.

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Jessica Lange STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Second Stage Original Broadway Production, 2024
Phyllis

[Broadway]
Roundabout Broadway Revival, 2016
Mary Tyrone

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
The Mother

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Blanche Du Bois


Jessica Lange Movies

King Kong
[ 1976 ] Dwan
All That Jazz
[ 1979 ] Angelique
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
[ 1980 ] Louise
The Postman Always Rings Twice
[ 1981 ] Cora Papadakis
Tootsie
[ 1982 ] Julie Nichols
Frances
[ 1982 ] Frances Farmer
Country
[ 1984 ] Jewell Ivy
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
[ 1984 ] Maggie
Sweet Dreams
[ 1985 ] Patsy Cline
Crimes of the Heart
[ 1986 ] Meg Magrath
Everybody's All-American
[ 1988 ] Babs
Far North
[ 1988 ] Kate
Music Box
[ 1989 ] Ann Talbot
Men Don't Leave
[ 1990 ] Beth Macauley
Cape Fear
[ 1991 ] Leigh Bowden
Jessica Lange: It's Only Make-Believe
[ 1991 ]
O Pioneers!
[ 1992 ] Alexandra Bergson
Night and the City
[ 1992 ] Helen Nasseros
Losing Isaiah
[ 1993 ] Margaret Lewin
Blue Sky
[ 1994 ] Carly Marshall
Rob Roy
[ 1995 ] Mary
A Streetcar Named Desire
[ 1995 ] Blanche DuBois
A Thousand Acres
[ 1997 ] Ginny Cook Smith
Hush
[ 1998 ] Martha Baring
Cousin Bette
[ 1998 ] Bette
Titus
[ 1999 ] Tamora
Prozac Nation
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Wurtzel
Masked and Anonymous
[ 2003 ] Nina Veronica
Big Fish
[ 2003 ] Sandra Bloom (senior)
Normal
[ 2003 ] Irma Applewood
Don't Come Knocking
[ 2005 ] Doreen
Neverwas
[ 2005 ] Katherine Pierson
Broken Flowers
[ 2005 ] Carmen
Bonneville
[ 2006 ] Arvilla Holden
Sybil
[ 2007 ] Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
Grey Gardens
[ 2009 ] Big Edie
The Vow
[ 2012 ] Rita Thornton
The Big Wedding
[ 2013 ]
In Secret
[ 2013 ] Madame Raquin
The Gambler
[ 2014 ] Roberta
Wild Oats
[ 2016 ] Maddie
Marlowe
[ 2022 ] Dorothy Cavendish

Jessica Lange TV Shows

Stories from My Childhood
The Swan Princess
Hollywood Stuntmakers
Dwan
Ànima
Edith Bouvier Beale
Welcome to the Basement
Nina Veronica
Chelsea Lately
[ 2012-2014 ] Fiona Goode, Sister Jude
Horace & Pete
Marsha
Feud: Bette and Joan
Joan Crawford
American Horror Story
[ 2011-2018 ] Constance Langdon
The Politician
Dusty Jackson

Jessica Lange Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Leading Actress in a Play

Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Jessica Lange, Long Day's Journey Into Night

Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Actress

Jessica LangeLong Day's Journey Into Night

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Actress - Play

Jessica Lange , A Streetcar Named Desire


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1992 - Performance

Jessica Lange, A Streetcar Named Desire

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Jessica Lange News


Broadway Buying Guide: April 15, 2024- Last Chance to See DOUBT on Broadway


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 15, 2024.

Video: Jessica Lange Talks MOTHER PLAY on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS


On Monday night, Jessica Lange appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about her role in Mother Play as Phyllis, the matriarch of the family. Though she has worked extensively onstage (she was last seen on Broadway in the four-hour epic Long Day's Journey into Night,) this was the first time Lange has originated a role in a new work. Watch the video here!

Video: Jim Parsons Talks Playing a 14-Year Old in MOTHER PLAY on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON


On Monday night, Jim Parsons appeared on The Tonight Show to talk about his role as Carl in Paula Vogel's Mother Play. Specifically, he discussed his approach to playing a 'floppy' 14-year old who lounges all over the furniture. Mother Play began previews April 3 and will officially open on April 25, 2024 at the Hayes Theater. Watch the video here!

Broadway Buying Guide: April 1, 2024- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Rolls to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 1, 2024.

Meet the Cast of MOTHER PLAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Second Stage Theater's Mother Play will begin previews on Broadway tonight, April 3. Meet the cast of Mother Play here!

MOTHER PLAY Starring Lange, Parsons & Keenan-Bolger Delays First Preview


Second Stage Theater's Mother Play has delayed its first preview. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY


'There are not a lot of mother plays written by women. I understand why... there's guilt, the understanding of how hard it is for women,' explained playwright Paula Vogel in a break from rehearsals for her aptly named, Mother Play. In this video, watch as the full cast and creative team gets ready for Broadway.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 21, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Meet the Company of MOTHER PLAY on Broadway


Next up from Second Stage Theater is the world premiere of Paula Vogel’s Mother Play! The cast and creative team met the press yesterday, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

Up on the Marquee: MOTHER PLAY


Next up from Second Stage Theater is the world premiere of Paula Vogel’s Mother Play, directed by Tina Landau. Check out photos for the Broadway marquee here!

A Complete 2024 Broadway Awards Season Calendar


The 2024 theatre awards season is quickly approaching, and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. BroadwayWorld has all of the details!

Vanessa Williams & Jordan Fisher to Announce The 2024 Drama League Award Nominations


Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominee Vanessa Williams and television and stage star Jordan Fisher will be the co-hosts of the 2024 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement. Learn more about the Drama League Awards!

Photos: Inside the Oscars With Emma Stone, Michelle Yeoh & More


See new photos of Emma Stone, Cynthia Erivo, Jessica Lange, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Cillian Murphy, Jennifer Lawrence, Zendaya, Melissa McCarthy, Regina King, Michelle Yeoh, and more behind-the-scenes of the Oscars. Check out photos from inside the theater, backstage, and the press room now!

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Oscars - Full List of Winners!


The 96th Oscars are currently underway at the Dolby Theatre. Notable nominees include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, and more. Find out who won as we share LIVE updates below and check back later for the full list of winners.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 24-25 Season


Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.

WICKED Movie Stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande to Present at the Oscars


Wicked movie stars Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande will present at the Oscars this year. They join a new slate of presenters that also include Emily Blunt, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, John Mulaney, and more. Check out the full lineup now!

Rita Moreno & More Added to Oscars Presenters Lineup


Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer and Ramy Youssef will present at the 96th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan announced.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE Announced At Gettysburg Community Theatre


Catch the Tennessee Williams classic play, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, at Gettysburg Community Theatre. Experience the charm and beauty of this iconic American drama during weekends from March 8-17, 2024.

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director


Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste & More to Perform at the Oscars


Billie Eilish and Finneas, Jon Batiste, Becky G, and Scott George and the Osage Singers will be joining Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson as performers at this year's Oscars. Find out all the details about this year's Oscars performances now!

Jessica Lange FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jessica Lange been in?

Jessica Lange has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessica Lange been in?

Jessica Lange has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jessica Lange been nominated for?

Jessica Lange has been nominated for several awards, including Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards), Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards), Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards), and Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for "Long Day's Journey Into Night." She has also been nominated for Best Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for "A Streetcar Named Desire."

What awards has Jessica Lange won?

Jessica Lange has won several awards for her performances on Broadway, including Best Leading Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, all for her role in "Long Day's Journey Into Night." She also won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. Additionally, Lange received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for her role in "A Streetcar Named Desire."

What is Jessica Lange next theatre project?

Jessica Lange's next show will be Mother Play which opens on 4/25/2024 on Broadway.

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