Jennifer Jason Leigh

. The Machinist (2004). One prominent recent role in this vein was that of an angry punk singer in Georgia (1995). Other roles:. As an adult, Leigh has gravitated towards portraying fragile, damaged or even psychotic characters. In the New Year's Honours List published 31 December 2004 he was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to Drama. In 1982, Leigh played a central character in director Amy Heckerling's Fast Times at Ridgemont High.. Anna Massey made her film debut in 1958, but has become better known as a television actress, appearing in classic dramas such as The Pallisers (1974), Rebecca (1978) (in which she starred along with her ex-husband, Jeremy Brett) and The Mayor of Casterbridge (1978).

-- followed. Her brother, Daniel Massey, also went into acting. Several TV movies -- including a portrayal of an anorexic in The Best Little Girl in the World , for which Leigh dieted down to 86 lbs. She was born in Thakeham, Surrey, England, the daughter of successful actor, Raymond Massey. In 1977, she had her first credited role in an episode of the TV show Baretta. Anna Massey, CBE (born August 11, 1937) is a British actress. Leigh took acting classes with Lee Strasberg before she began acting professionally as a teenager.

The name "Jason" is in honor of family friend Jason Robards. Born Jennifer Lee Morrow, she is the daughter of actor Vic Morrow and screenwriter Barbara Turner. Jennifer Jason Leigh (born February 5, 1962) is an American actress. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982).

Flesh & Blood (1985). The Hudsucker Proxy (1994). Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994). Mrs.