Jessica Lange
Birth Place: Cloquet, MN, USA
Latest News on Jessica Lange:
20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading List (Jan 10, 2026)
Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast (Jan 8, 2026)
Breaking News: Gustavo Barchilon, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Unveils an Ambitious 2026 Season Spanning Classics, Premieres, and a Tribute to Brazilian Icons (Nov 21, 2025)
20 Theater Books for Your Winter 2026 Reading List (Jan 10, 2026)
Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande and Constantine Rousouli Join TITANIQUE Broadway Cast (Jan 8, 2026)
Breaking News: Gustavo Barchilon, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Unveils an Ambitious 2026 Season Spanning Classics, Premieres, and a Tribute to Brazilian Icons (Nov 21, 2025)
BIO
While living in Paris, Lange worked as a model before making her film debut in King Kong (1976), winning the Golden Globe for New Star of the Year. She appeared in All That Jazz (1979) and How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980), followed by leading roles in The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), Frances (1982), and Tootsie (1982), winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Tootsie. She produced and starred in Country (1984) and made her television debut in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1984). She starred in Sweet Dreams (1985), Crimes of the Heart (1986), Far North (1988), Everybody’s All-American (1989), and Music Box (1989).
Her 1990s work included Men Don’t Leave (1990), Cape Fear (1991), Night and the City (1992), O Pioneers! (1992, TV), her Broadway debut in A Streetcar Named Desire (1992), Blue Sky (1994), winning the Academy Award for Best Actress, Losing Isaiah (1995), Rob Roy (1995), A Streetcar Named Desire (1995, TV), A Thousand Acres (1997), Cousin Bette (1998), Hush (1998), and Titus (1999).
In the 2000s, she appeared in Long Day’s Journey into Night (London stage, 2000; Olivier nomination), Prozac Nation (2001), Normal (2003, HBO), Masked and Anonymous (2003), Big Fish (2003), Broken Flowers (2005), Don’t Come Knocking (2005), The Glass Menagerie (Broadway), Sybil (2007), and starred in HBO’s Grey Gardens (2009), winning a Primetime Emmy Award.
She joined American Horror Story (2011–2014), appearing in Murder House (2011), Asylum (2012), Coven (2013), and Freak Show (2014), winning multiple Emmy Awards. She also appeared in The Vow (2012), In Secret (2013), The Gambler (2014), and Wild Oats (2016).
Later projects include Horace and Pete (2016), the Broadway revival of Long Day’s Journey into Night (2016; Tony Award for Best Actress), Feud: Bette and Joan (2017), The Politician (2018), American Horror Story: Apocalypse (2018), Marlowe (2022), the Broadway play Mother Play (2024; Tony nomination), HBO film The Great Lillian Hall (2024), and Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (2024). She is attached to upcoming projects including a film adaptation of Long Day’s Journey into Night, a Marlene Dietrich biopic, The Search for Dare Wright, and The Year of Magical Thinking, and will reprise Mother Play in London (2026) and return for Season 13 of American Horror Story.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
King Kong
[ 1976 ] Dwan
[ 1976 ] Dwan
All That Jazz
[ 1979 ] Angelique
[ 1979 ] Angelique
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
[ 1980 ] Louise
[ 1980 ] Louise
The Postman Always Rings Twice
[ 1981 ] Cora Papadakis
[ 1981 ] Cora Papadakis
Frances
[ 1982 ] Frances Farmer
[ 1982 ] Frances Farmer
Tootsie
[ 1982 ] Julie Nichols
[ 1982 ] Julie Nichols
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
[ 1984 ] Maggie
[ 1984 ] Maggie
Country
[ 1984 ] Jewell Ivy
[ 1984 ] Jewell Ivy
Sweet Dreams
[ 1985 ] Patsy Cline
[ 1985 ] Patsy Cline
Crimes of the Heart
[ 1986 ] Meg Magrath
[ 1986 ] Meg Magrath
Everybody's All-American
[ 1988 ] Babs
[ 1988 ] Babs
Far North
[ 1988 ] Kate
[ 1988 ] Kate
Music Box
[ 1989 ] Ann Talbot
[ 1989 ] Ann Talbot
Men Don't Leave
[ 1990 ] Beth Macauley
[ 1990 ] Beth Macauley
Cape Fear
[ 1991 ] Leigh Bowden
[ 1991 ] Leigh Bowden
Jessica Lange: It's Only Make-Believe
[ 1991 ]
[ 1991 ]
Night and the City
[ 1992 ] Helen Nasseros
[ 1992 ] Helen Nasseros
O Pioneers!
[ 1992 ] Alexandra Bergson
[ 1992 ] Alexandra Bergson
Losing Isaiah
[ 1993 ] Margaret Lewin
[ 1993 ] Margaret Lewin
Blue Sky
[ 1994 ] Carly Marshall
[ 1994 ] Carly Marshall
A Streetcar Named Desire
[ 1995 ] Blanche DuBois
[ 1995 ] Blanche DuBois
Rob Roy
[ 1995 ] Mary
[ 1995 ] Mary
A Thousand Acres
[ 1997 ] Ginny Cook Smith
[ 1997 ] Ginny Cook Smith
Cousin Bette
[ 1998 ] Bette
[ 1998 ] Bette
Hush
[ 1998 ] Martha Baring
[ 1998 ] Martha Baring
Titus
[ 1999 ] Tamora
[ 1999 ] Tamora
Prozac Nation
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Wurtzel
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Wurtzel
Big Fish
[ 2003 ] Sandra Bloom (senior)
[ 2003 ] Sandra Bloom (senior)
Masked and Anonymous
[ 2003 ] Nina Veronica
[ 2003 ] Nina Veronica
Normal
[ 2003 ] Irma Applewood
[ 2003 ] Irma Applewood
Broken Flowers
[ 2005 ] Carmen
[ 2005 ] Carmen
Don't Come Knocking
[ 2005 ] Doreen
[ 2005 ] Doreen
Neverwas
[ 2005 ] Katherine Pierson
[ 2005 ] Katherine Pierson
Bonneville
[ 2006 ] Arvilla Holden
[ 2006 ] Arvilla Holden
Sybil
[ 2007 ] Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
[ 2007 ] Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
Grey Gardens
[ 2009 ] Big Edie
[ 2009 ] Big Edie
The Vow
[ 2012 ] Rita Thornton
[ 2012 ] Rita Thornton
In Secret
[ 2013 ] Madame Raquin
[ 2013 ] Madame Raquin
The Big Wedding
[ 2013 ]
[ 2013 ]
The Gambler
[ 2014 ] Roberta
[ 2014 ] Roberta
Wild Oats
[ 2016 ] Maddie
[ 2016 ] Maddie
Marlowe
[ 2022 ] Dorothy Cavendish
[ 2022 ] Dorothy Cavendish
The Great Lillian Hall
[ 2024 ] Lillian Hall
[ 2024 ] Lillian Hall
Long Day's Journey Into Night
[ 2025 ] Mary Tyrone
[ 2025 ] Mary Tyrone
TV Shows
Stories from My Childhood
The Swan Princess
The Swan Princess
Hollywood Stuntmakers
Dwan
Dwan
Ànima
Edith Bouvier Beale
Edith Bouvier Beale
Welcome to the Basement
Nina Veronica
Nina Veronica
Chelsea Lately
[ 2012-2014 ] Fiona Goode, Sister Jude
[ 2012-2014 ] Fiona Goode, Sister Jude
Horace & Pete
Marsha
Marsha
Feud: Bette and Joan
Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
American Horror Story
[ 2011-2018 ] Constance Langdon
[ 2011-2018 ] Constance Langdon
The Politician
Dusty Jackson
Dusty Jackson
Feud
[ 2017-2024 ] Lillie Mae Faulk
[ 2017-2024 ] Lillie Mae Faulk
Radio Play Revival
The Narrator
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
Video: Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close & More in New Trailer for Ryan Murphy's ALL FAIR
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 16:30:18
Video: Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close & More Star in Teaser for Ryan Murphy's ALL FAIR
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 10:50:40
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-09 14:43:00
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-29 10:09:01
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-21 13:51:00
Video: Natasha Katz Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Lighting Design of a Musical'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-13 11:43:40
VIDEO: Susan Sarandon Dishes on Her Superhero Walks with Jessica Lange
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-01-27 09:30:08
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Says She Almost Didn't Star in RATCHED on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-24 09:19:26
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Talks About Her Love of Performing for an Audience on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-18 08:30:51
VIDEO: Ben Platt Learns Choreography From the Cast of CHEER on Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-04-14 15:59:08
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'I Sing The Body Electric' at the GRAMMYs!
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-01-27 09:09:00
VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Talks About Being Mistaken for Jesus on CONAN
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-01-08 21:05:14
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Talk About Going From Stage to Screen on GOOD MORNING AMERICA!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-18 22:08:02
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Videos