Jessica Walter

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Jessica Walter received Emmy nominations for her roles in Trapper John M..D., Streets of San Francisco, and Arrested Development, for which she also received two SAG nominations. She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role in the series Amy Prentiss.

Walter began her career in Broadway productions including Advise and Consent, Neil Simon's Rumors, A Severed Head, Nightlife and Photo Finish. Her most recent Broadway appearance was in the revival of Anything Goes.

Walter was married to the late Emmy and Tony-winner Ron Leibman. She is survived by daughter Brooke Bowman and grandson Micah Heymann.

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Jessica Walter STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
World-premiere Concert Adaptation, 2018
Parthy

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1988
Claire Ganz

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Performer

[Broadway]
1964
Performer

[Broadway]
1963
Ada Cooney

Clarice

[Broadway]
1962
Cigarette Girl

Anna (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1960
Performer [Replacement]


Jessica Walter Movies

Lilith
[ 1964 ] Laura
Grand Prix
[ 1966 ] Pat
The Group
[ 1966 ] Libby
Bye Bye Braverman
[ 1968 ] Inez Braverman
Number One
[ 1969 ] Julie Catlan
Play Misty for Me
[ 1971 ] Evelyn
Going Ape!
[ 1981 ] Fiona
Spring Fever
[ 1982 ] Celia Berryman
The Flamingo Kid
[ 1984 ] Phyllis Brody
Tapeheads
[ 1988 ] Kay Mart
Ghost in the Machine
[ 1993 ] Elaine
PCU
[ 1994 ] President Garcia-Thompson
Temptress
[ 1995 ] Dr. Phyllis Evergreen
Slums of Beverly Hills
[ 1998 ] Doris
My Best Friend's Wife
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Epstein
The Dummy
[ 2002 ] Fern
Unaccompanied Minors
[ 2006 ] Cindi
Bending the Rules
[ 2012 ] Lena Gold
Undercover Grandpa
[ 2017 ] Maddie Harcourt
Keep the Change
[ 2017 ] Carrie
The Mimic
[ 2020 ] The Editor

Jessica Walter TV Shows

NCIS
Judith McKnight
Trapper John, M.D.
Melanie Townsend McIntyre
Three's a Crowd
Claudia Bradford
The Streets of San Francisco
Maggie Jarris, Glen Williams, Glen Conway
The Name of the Game
Rita Mason, Allie Chambers, Linda Ramsey
The Love Boat
Holly Hartman, Marcia Farnsworth, Louise Hastings
The Life and Times of Juniper Lee
Demoness, Cordoth's Daughter
The F.B.I.
Carla Payne, Gillian Norberry, Eleanor Prior
Saving Grace
Betty Hanadarko
Retired at 35
Elaine Robbins
One Life to Live
Eleanor Armitage
Oh Baby
Celia Calloway
90210
Tabitha Wilson
Murder, She Wrote
Gwen Noble, Jane Dawson, Joan Fulton
Medical Center
Phoebe, Susan, Dr. Carrie Benson
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marian Lawrence, Jenny Alquist
Mannix
Laura Danford, Althea Blake, Kathy Graves
Jack & Jill
Mrs. Louise Zane
Good Girls
Judith
Dinosaurs
Fran Sinclair
Arrested Development
Lucille Bluth
Archer
Malory Archer
Amy Prentiss
Amy Prentiss

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Jessica Walter News


Tributes to Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé & More Set for February At Bucks County Playhouse

Tributes to Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, an “adult” Tupperware party, and a new musical about a runaway slave who becomes America’s first black cowboy are on tap for the month of February at Bucks County Playhouse.

PORTRAIT OF ARETHA FRANKLIN to Kick Off Black History Month at Bucks County Playhouse

Kicking off Black History Month, Portrait of Aretha Franklin at Bucks County Playhouse Feb 2 and 3. Jazz and Blues recording artist, CeCe Teneal, celebrates the Queen of Soul.

Bucks County Playhouse Kicks Off 2024 With Isaac Mizrahi, Norbert Leo Butz, and More

Bucks County Playhouse kicks off 2024 with comedic and music performers. The Capitol Fools, a new musical parody group created by the performers from the Capitol Steps, brings political satire to the stage. Joining them are three powerhouse female singers from Divas3. Don't miss this hilarious and entertaining show!

See Isaac Mizrahi, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Performers & More At Bucks County Playhouse in 2024

Bucks County Playhouse announces a slate of visiting performers for 2024, including Isaac Mizrahi, America's Got Talent performers, and more.

Ashley Blanchet, Jarran Muse & More to Star in Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse caps off a magical 2023 mainstage season with the beloved holiday musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” beginning November 17 through December 31.

Broadway, Film & TV Choreographer Shannon Lewis Joins THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Team at Bucks County Playhouse

Broadway, film, and TV choreographer Shannon Lewis joins the creative team of Bucks County Playhouse's production of 'The Rocky Horror Show.'

Bucks County Playhouse Rededicates Historic Parry Barn as the Bill Harris and Jay Manas Playhouse Barn

Join Bucks County Playhouse as they rededicate the historic Parry Barn as the Bill Harris and Jay Manas Playhouse Barn. The ceremony will feature a special performance by Broadway's Ashley Blanchet and New Hope's cabaret legend Bob Egan. Discover the renovations to the barn and the exciting programming it will host in the future.

NYC Roundtrip Bus and Theater Ticket Package Available THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse is offering a New York City bus and theater package endeavor for the 3 p.m. performance on Sunday, October 22 of “The Rocky Horror Show”.

Bucks County Playhouse Education Offers Education Classes for Fall 2023

Bucks County Playhouse announced the lineup of education programs being offered this fall.

Bucks County Playhouse to Offer Charter Bus Trips From NYC For BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Starring Kate Baldwin

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is offering a special opportunity for New York City area theatre lovers to see its acclaimed production of “The Bridges of Madison County” starring Kate Baldwin (“Finnian's Rainbow,” “Hello, Dolly!') and Nicholas Rodriquez (“Tarzan,” “The Sound of Music” national tour) with a new, bus and theater package.

Kate Baldwin & Rodriguez to Star in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse

Get ready for a captivating evening of romance as Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez star in the Tony-winning musical 'The Bridges of Madison County' at Bucks County Playhouse.Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience.

John Lloyd Young, Country Singers, and DAILY SHOW Writers to Play Bucks County Playhouse This Summer

Tony and Grammy winner, John Lloyd Young, four Emmy-nominated writers from “The Daily Show” and hit country songwriters will take to the stage of the iconic Bucks County Playhouse in July and August when the theatre presents these visiting artists.

Andy Mientus, Krystina Alabado & Noah J. Ricketts to Star in TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Bucks County Playhouse

Andy Mientus (“Spring Awakening”), Krystina Alabado (“Mean Girls”) and Noah J. Ricketts (“Disney’s Frozen”) will star in a new production of Jonathan Larson’s “Tick, Tick … Boom!” as part of Bucks County Playhouse’s 2023 Season. 

Gordon Clapp of NYPD BLUE to Star in TOMMY AND ME at Bucks County Playhouse

Emmy-winner and Tony-nominee Gordon Clapp, who played Detective Greg Medavoy for all 12 seasons on ABC’s “NYPD Blue,” will star as Tommy McDonald in a new production of Ray Didinger’s “Tommy and Me,” at Bucks County Playhouse, May 19 through June 17.

Bucks County Playhouse Youth Company To Remount Original Musical ALIEN8

Bucks County Playhouse Youth Company will remount their original production Alien8 this summer!

Bucks County Playhouse to Present Ray Didinger's TOMMY AND ME Beginning in May

Celebrating the overall success of The Philadelphia Eagles NFC Championship season, Bucks County Playhouse will create and produce an all-new production of Ray Didinger's autobiographical play, “Tommy and Me,” at the Playhouse in New Hope, May 19 to June 20. Nick Corley will direct.

Bucks County Playhouse Will Hold Costume Department Holiday Sale in December

The costume department at Bucks County Playhouse will open its wardrobe room for a holiday sale — offering a wide collection of festive frocks, and everyday ready-to-wear clothing, for sale to the public on Saturday, December 3 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A special invitation-only preview night will be on Friday, December 2.  

VIDEO: Watch Highlights From EVITA at Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse’s production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber–Tim Rice musical “Evita” continues through October 30. The Playhouse released a montage of scenes from the production—including portions of 'Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” and “And the Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)”. Watch here!

Bucks County Playhouse to Present HIRSCHFELD'S BROADWAY Featuring Backstage Stories & More This Month

Bucks County Playhouse will present “Hirschfeld’s Broadway,” a new multi-media presentation illustrating and celebrating some of the most loved moments in American theater as drawn by Al Hirschfeld. The one-night-only event takes place Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 pm at Bucks County Playhouse.

John Lloyd Young to Headline 2022 GALAVANT IN THE GARDEN Gala to Benefit Bucks County Playhouse

Tony-winning star of “Jersey Boys” take center stage at the Seventh Annual Galavant in the Garden Gala to benefit Bucks County Playhouse on September 17 in Solebury, PA.

Jessica Walter FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jessica Walter been in?

Jessica Walter has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jessica Walter been in?

Jessica Walter has not appeared in the West End.

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