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Jessica Lange

Birth Place: Cloquet, MN, USA

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BIO

Known for her roles on stage and screen she has received numerous accolades and is one of the few performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. Lange has received two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Olivier Award.



Lange made her professional film debut in the remake King Kong (1976) which, despite receiving mixed reviews, earned her the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. Lange went on to receive two Academy Awards, her first for Best Supporting Actress as a soap opera star in the comedy Tootsie (1982) and her second for Best Actress playing a bipolar housewife in Blue Sky (1994). Her other Oscar-nominated roles were for Frances (1982), Country (1984), Sweet Dreams (1985), and Music Box (1989). She also acted in films such as All That Jazz (1979), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Crimes of the Heart (1986), Cape Fear (1991), Rob Roy (1995), and Big Fish (2003).

For her roles on television she received her first Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Big Edie in the HBO movie Grey Gardens (2009). Lange gained new recognition by starring in FX's horror anthology, American Horror Story (2011–2015, 2018), which earned her two additional Primetime Emmys for its first and third seasons. She was Emmy-nominated for her roles as in Blanche DuBois in the CBS film A Streetcar Named Desire (1995), a wife in the HBO television movie Normal (2003), and Joan Crawford in FX the miniseries Feud: Bette and Joan (2017). Lange has also acted in the television films O Pioneers! (1992), and The Great Lillian Hall (2024) as well as the Netflix series The Politician (2019).

On stage, Lange made her Broadway debut as Blanche DuBois in the revival of the Tennessee Williams play A Streetcar Named Desire (1992). Lange won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Mary Cavan Tyrone in the Broadway revival of the Eugene O'Neill play Long Day's Journey into Night (2016). Lange returned to Broadway playing the hardheaded matriarch in the Paula Vogel play Mother Play (2024).

Lange is also a photographer with five published books of photography. She has been a foster parent and holds a Goodwill Ambassador position for UNICEF, specializing in HIV/AIDS in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Russia.

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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


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
Frances
[ 1982 ] Frances Farmer
Tootsie
[ 1982 ] Julie Nichols
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
[ 1984 ] Maggie
Country
[ 1984 ] Jewell Ivy
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 ]
Night and the City
[ 1992 ] Helen Nasseros
O Pioneers!
[ 1992 ] Alexandra Bergson
Losing Isaiah
[ 1993 ] Margaret Lewin
Blue Sky
[ 1994 ] Carly Marshall
A Streetcar Named Desire
[ 1995 ] Blanche DuBois
Rob Roy
[ 1995 ] Mary
A Thousand Acres
[ 1997 ] Ginny Cook Smith
Cousin Bette
[ 1998 ] Bette
Hush
[ 1998 ] Martha Baring
Titus
[ 1999 ] Tamora
Prozac Nation
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Wurtzel
Big Fish
[ 2003 ] Sandra Bloom (senior)
Masked and Anonymous
[ 2003 ] Nina Veronica
Normal
[ 2003 ] Irma Applewood
Broken Flowers
[ 2005 ] Carmen
Don't Come Knocking
[ 2005 ] Doreen
Neverwas
[ 2005 ] Katherine Pierson
Bonneville
[ 2006 ] Arvilla Holden
Sybil
[ 2007 ] Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
Grey Gardens
[ 2009 ] Big Edie
The Vow
[ 2012 ] Rita Thornton
In Secret
[ 2013 ] Madame Raquin
The Big Wedding
[ 2013 ]
The Gambler
[ 2014 ] Roberta
Wild Oats
[ 2016 ] Maddie
Marlowe
[ 2022 ] Dorothy Cavendish
The Great Lillian Hall
[ 2024 ] Lillian Hall
Long Day's Journey Into Night
[ 2025 ] Mary Tyrone

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
Feud
[ 2017-2024 ] Lillie Mae Faulk
Radio Play Revival
The Narrator

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

Jessica Lange, Mother Play


winner
Drama League Awards - 2024 - Contribution to the Theater

Jessica Lange

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Jessica Lange, Mother Play


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play

Jessica Lange, Mother Play

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Jessica Lange, Mother Play


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

Videos

News


Breaking News: Gustavo Barchilon, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Unveils an Ambitious 2026 Season Spanning Classics, Premieres, and a Tribute to Brazilian Icons
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 21, 2025

Award-winning director Gustavo Barchilon, known for Barnum, Something Rotten!, Dreamgirls, Titaníque! and Funny Girl, unveils an ambitious 2026 season spanning revivals, premieres, and tributes. The reopening of Rio’s Teatro Ginástico will present Barchilon’s musical homage to Brazilian icon Bibi Ferreira. In São Paulo, Shrek – The Musical returns with Thiago Abravanel, while Barchilon leads the Brazilian premieres of The Seven Year Disappear and the Tony-nominated Mother Play. He also directs Into the Words, an intimate Sondheim project, and brings Laila Garin’s acclaimed solo show to São Paulo. Meanwhile, the hit comedy Curto-Circuito expands with a national tour and performances in Portugal and the U.S.
Ariana Grande Joins Season 13 of AMERICAN HORROR STORY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

Ariana Grande will star in the forthcoming 13th season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, alongside Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman.
Video: Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close & More in New Trailer for Ryan Murphy's ALL FAIR
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025

Hulu has dropped a new trailer for All's Fair, the new legal drama series from TV guru Ryan Murphy. The trailer for the highly anticipated series showcases the all-star cast led by Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts, along with Broadway alums Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, and Judith Light.Watch it now.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Comes to Theater J
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

Theater J will bring Amy Herzog's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People to the stage. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
Cynthia Erivo to Receive the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2025

Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the two-part adaptation of Wicked, will be receiving the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 18th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
Tickets on Sale for THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Arkansas Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for The Glass Menagerie, written by Tennessee Williams and the final production in The Rep's 2025 SummerStage season. Learn more!
Iván Labanda protagonizará TOOTSIE en el Apolo de Barcelona en octubre
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jul 2, 2025

El actor se pondrá en la piel de Michael Dorsey y su alter ego Dorothy Michaels en esta divertida comedia que adapta el clásico de 1982 con una mirada actual.
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE Makes New Memories at Gloucester Stage
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 24, 2025

Tennessee Williams found fame with 1944’s “The Glass Menagerie,” which is considered to be one of the gifted playwright’s most notable works along with “A Streetcar Named Desire, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “Sweet Bird of Youth.” That status is being affirmed once again by the magnificent production of the drama now at Gloucester Stage through June 28.
Tom Felton Will Reprise Role of Draco Malfoy in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Team BWW - Jun 5, 2025

Tom Felton, who for over a decade played the role of Harry Potter’s arch-nemesis “Draco Malfoy” in all eight Harry Potter films, will join the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
EGOT Explained: Who Has Joined the Elite Group and Who Is Close to Making History?
by Sidney Paterra - May 26, 2025

Few honors in entertainment are as coveted—or as rare—as achieving EGOT status. This elite distinction marks a career filled with versatility, longevity, and extraordinary talent across multiple mediums. What does it all mean? We're taking a closer look at the artists who have managed to join one of the industry’s most exclusive clubs.
Photos: Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, & More at NIGHT AT THE PIER
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025

Night at the Pier, Family Equality’s signature fundraising gala, returned on Monday, May 12 for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and show-stopping Broadway performances from Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening here!
Video: Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close & More Star in Teaser for Ryan Murphy's ALL FAIR
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025

Hulu has dropped the first teaser trailer for All's Fair, a new legal drama series from TV guru Ryan Murphy. Soundtracked to a rendition of Chicago's 'Cell Block Tango,' the teaser also showcases the all-star cast, including Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close. Watch the teaser now!
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025

Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard. 
Celia Keenan-Bolger Will Receive the 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that Celia Keenan-Bolger will receive the 2025 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her unwavering dedication to advocacy work through the arts.
Idina Menzel and Tina Landau Will Be Honored at New Dramatists Luncheon
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

New Dramatists will honor a duo of artists at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 27 at the New York Marriott Marquis. The honorees include Tina Landau and Idina Menzel.
LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Film Sets World Premiere in Dublin
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

The new film adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Long Day's Journey Into Night, will see its world premiere as part of the Dublin International Film Festival on February 27.
10 Great Movies About Theater, Actors, & Show Business
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2025

BroadwayWorld has put together a list of ten films about theater for those seeking a taste of Broadway drama (or comedy). Take a look at the list here and happy watching!
Photos: OUR TOWN's Jim Parsons Receives Sardi's Portrait
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 8, 2025

Jim Parsons, who is currently starring on Broadway in Our Town and is most known for starring in the CBS hit The Big Bang Theory, recently received his portrait at Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling and you can check out photos here!
Interview: James Tupper on THE SEAGULL at The Odyssey
by Gil Kaan - Dec 24, 2024

We spoke to James Tupper about the production of The Seagull at The Odyssey. Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece play receives a vital new production starring Sasha Alexander (Rizzoli and Isles, NCIS, Shameless) and James Tupper (Revenge, Big Little Lies).
Photos: Jessica Lange & More at THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL New York Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 6, 2024

On Thursday, December 5, Jessica Lange and director Michael Cristofer came together for an exclusive FYC screening and Q&A of HBO’s THE GREAT LILLIAN HALL. Take a look at the photos here!

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?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mother Play, Contribution to the Theater (Drama League Awards) for , Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Mother Play, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mother Play, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Mother Play, Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire.

What awards has Jessica Lange won?

Jessica Lange has received numerous awards for her theatrical performances. She won the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Mother Play. She was honored with the Contribution to the Theater award from the Drama League Awards. Additionally, she received the Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Mother Play. For Long Day's Journey Into Night, she won Best Leading Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Play at both the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards. Furthermore, she earned a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for A Streetcar Named Desire.

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