Jodie FosterJodie Foster in Panic RoomAlicia Christian "Jodie" Foster (born November 19, 1962) is an American actress and director. Life and careerFoster was born in Los Angeles, California where she attended the exclusive prep school, the Lycée Français de Los Angeles, before going on to Yale University where she earned a BA in Literature, graduating magna cum laude in 1985. Foster has made more than 50 film appearances and television since the age of eight. She began her career at the age of 2 in television commercials, including an appearance as the Coppertone Girl, and then went on to appear in a variety of television series. In film, at the age of 14, she earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Martin Scorsese's film, Taxi Driver. Foster is intensively private about her personal life. Having given birth to two sons (Charles in 1998 and Kit in 2001), she has never revealed the identity of the father of the boys or if the boys even share the same father. Because of this and because she has lived with a female companion for several years, many suspect she is a lesbian, though she personally has never made any public statement regarding her sexual orientation. Her brother's biography identifies her as such, but since the book is unauthorized, it is highly suspect. John Hinckley claimed he shot U.S. President Ronald Reagan to impress Foster. Foster is a member of Mensa International. Selected filmography
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Foster is a member of Mensa International. Heather enjoyed special guest-star status on several episodes of NBC-TV's Scrubs in the Fall of 2004. President Ronald Reagan to impress Foster. She was named by People Magazine as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World 2001" [1] (http://www.imdb.com/Bio?Graham,+Heather). John Hinckley claimed he shot U.S. More recently, she starred as Mary Kelly in the film From Hell (2001), based on the story of Jack the Ripper. Her brother's biography identifies her as such, but since the book is unauthorized, it is highly suspect. She has publically discussed her conversion to a new-age eastern-based religion and philosophy. Because of this and because she has lived with a female companion for several years, many suspect she is a lesbian, though she personally has never made any public statement regarding her sexual orientation. Heather Graham is currently estranged from her parents, though they are hopeful for a reconciliation. Having given birth to two sons (Charles in 1998 and Kit in 2001), she has never revealed the identity of the father of the boys or if the boys even share the same father. She achieved international stardom in 1999 with her lead role as Felicity Shagwell in Mike Myers ' second Austin Powers comedy: The Spy who Shagged Me.. Foster is intensively private about her personal life. Though earlier Graham had a number of critcally noted acting parts including Nadine in Drugstore Cowboy 1989, her breakthrough role was that of Roller Girl in Boogie Nights (1997), for which she received several award nominations. In film, at the age of 14, she earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Martin Scorsese's film, Taxi Driver. Heather moved to Hollywood where she worked different jobs while continuing to establish herself as a starlet. She began her career at the age of 2 in television commercials, including an appearance as the Coppertone Girl, and then went on to appear in a variety of television series. After two years had passed, Heather dropped out of UCLA to pursue acting full time, over her parents objections. Foster has made more than 50 film appearances and television since the age of eight. Their subsequent friendship led to Heather's being cast in Diggstown (1992) , which starred Woods. Foster was born in Los Angeles, California where she attended the exclusive prep school, the Lycée Français de Los Angeles, before going on to Yale University where she earned a BA in Literature, graduating magna cum laude in 1985. While pursuing a drama degree at UCLA, Heather met James Woods, the actor. Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster (born November 19, 1962) is an American actress and director. After high school, Heather enrolled in the University of California at Los Angeles. Nominated: Academy Award for Best Actress 1995 - Nell. This difference of opinion may have cost her the lead role in Heathers in 1989, the dark high school comedy that made an instant star of Winona Ryder. Won: New York Film Critics Circle/Best Actress and Academy Award for Best Actress 1991 - The Silence of the Lambs. Later, her father and mother were insistent that she should not appear in any movie featuring sex. Won:Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress 1988 - The Accused. Initially, Heather Graham's parents were very supportive of her budding acting career, with her mom driving her to her auditions. Nominated: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress 1976 - Taxi Driver. Her family then moved to the Conejo Valley in California where she attended Lindero Canyon Middle School, and finally, Agoura High School. Napoleon and Samantha (1972). Growing up in Virginia where her father worked as an FBI agent, Heather Graham attended Sumac Elementary School. The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976). Heather Graham was brought up in a traditional Catholic family. Freaky Friday (1976). Heather Graham has a younger sister Aimee Graham, who is also an aspiring actress and writer. Bugsy Malone (1976). Heather Joan Graham (born January 29, 1970) is an American actress, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Heather Graham's father, Jim, is a retired FBI agent and her mother, Joan, is a noted author of children's books. Taxi Driver (1976). Soffel (1984). The Accused (1988). Mrs. Little Man Tate (1991) also director. Student Exchange (1987). The Silence of the Lambs (1991). License to Drive (1988). Nell (1994). Twins (1988). Contact (1997). Drugstore Cowboy (1989). Anna and the King (1999). I Love You to Death (1990). Panic Room (2002). Guilty as Charged (1991). A Very Long Engagement (2004). Shout (1991). Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). Diggstown (1992). The Ballad of Little Jo (1993). Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993). Six Degrees of Separation (1993). Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994). Mrs. Don't Do It (1994). Let It Be Me (1995). Run for Cover (1995). Desert Winds (1995). Kiss & Tell (1996). Terrified (1996). Swingers (1996). Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story (1996). Nowhere (1997). Two Girls and a Guy (1997). Boogie Nights (1997). Scream 2 (1997). Lost in Space (1998). Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999). Bowfinger (1999). Committed (2000). Say It Isn't So (2001). Sidewalks of New York (2001). From Hell (2001). Killing Me Softly (2002). The Guru (2002). Alien Love Triangle (2002). Anger Management (2003). Hope Springs (2003). Blessed (2004). |