Glenn Close

Born: March 19, 1947 — Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress and singer. In a career spanning five decades on screen and stage, she has received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for eight Academy Awards, three Grammy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. She was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. She received the Academy Honorary Award in 2026. Close gained early recognition for her work on the stage, with her Broadway debut...