Kathleen TurnerTurner as private eye V.I. WarshawskiKathleen Turner (born June 19, 1954) is an American actress. Born Mary Kathleen Turner in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of diplomat Richard Turner, she had lived in four foreign countries by the time she entered college. She has two brothers and a sister. She was a gymnast as a teenager. While attending high school in London, England, she also took classes at the London Central School of Speech and Drama. When her father died in 1973, the family moved back to Springfield. She attended Southwest Missouri State University at Springfield for two years, then gained her Bachelor in Fine Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 1977. In 1978 Turner was hired as the second Nola Turner on NBC daytime soap The Doctors, but was fired the next year because the producers felt she was "not hot enough". Turner had the last laugh as she became a movie star a few years later in Body Heat, which many consider one of the sexiest films (with Turner giving one of the sexiest performances) in the history of cinema. Turner remained a film star up to the early 90's, but has since rarely appeared in major productions. Turner married New York real-estate mogul Jay Weiss in 1984. They have a daughter, Rachel Ann Weiss, born 1988. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1992. She was nominated for an Oscar for best actress in 1987 in Peggy Sue Got Married. She received two Golden Globe awards, both for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, in Romancing the Stone (1984) and Prizzi's Honor (1985). In addition to the television work listed below, she also has appeared as a guest on Friends, King of the Hill (voice), The Simpsons (voice), and Saturday Night Live, which she hosted twice. In 2000 Turner starred as Mrs. Robinson in the London, England revival of The Graduate, appearing fully nude (albeit in darkly lit sequences). Filmography
As the voice of Jessica Rabbit
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Robinson in the London, England revival of The Graduate, appearing fully nude (albeit in darkly lit sequences). She is married to TV director John Pasquin and has adopted two children. In 2000 Turner starred as Mrs. In 1994, JoBeth directed On Hope (1994) which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Film, Live Action. In addition to the television work listed below, she also has appeared as a guest on Friends, King of the Hill (voice), The Simpsons (voice), and Saturday Night Live, which she hosted twice. She has starred in a number of TV movies and small films and has had supporting roles in larger budget films. She received two Golden Globe awards, both for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, in Romancing the Stone (1984) and Prizzi's Honor (1985). JoBeth is most recognized with her role in Poltergeist (1982) and she reprised her character in the sequel, Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). She was nominated for an Oscar for best actress in 1987 in Peggy Sue Got Married. Kramer (1979). She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1992. In 1979, JoBeth had her film acting debut in Kramer vs. They have a daughter, Rachel Ann Weiss, born 1988. After graduating from college, she joined the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence and was involved in local theatre. Turner married New York real-estate mogul Jay Weiss in 1984. JoBeth was born in Houston and attended Brown University. Turner remained a film star up to the early 90's, but has since rarely appeared in major productions. JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an American film actress. Turner had the last laugh as she became a movie star a few years later in Body Heat, which many consider one of the sexiest films (with Turner giving one of the sexiest performances) in the history of cinema. Kramer (1979) - Phyllis Bernard. In 1978 Turner was hired as the second Nola Turner on NBC daytime soap The Doctors, but was fired the next year because the producers felt she was "not hot enough". Kramer vs. She attended Southwest Missouri State University at Springfield for two years, then gained her Bachelor in Fine Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 1977. Poltergeist (1982) - Diane Freeling. When her father died in 1973, the family moved back to Springfield. The Big Chill (1983) - Karen. While attending high school in London, England, she also took classes at the London Central School of Speech and Drama. Teachers (1984) - Lisa Hammond. She was a gymnast as a teenager. Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) - Diane Freeling. She has two brothers and a sister. Switch (1991) - Margo Brofman. Born Mary Kathleen Turner in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of diplomat Richard Turner, she had lived in four foreign countries by the time she entered college. Dutch (1991) - Natalie. Kathleen Turner (born June 19, 1954) is an American actress. Patricia Cromwell. The Best of Roger Rabbit (1996; voice only). Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) - Dr. Trail Mix-Up (1993; voice only). Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990; voice only). Tummy Trouble (1989; voice only). Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988; voice only). Delilah (2000). In Bad Taste (2000). Beautiful (2000). The Virgin Suicides (2000). Cinderella (2000; made for TV). Baby Geniuses (1999). Stories From My Childhood #3 (1999; voice only). Love and Action in Chicago (1999). The Prince of Central Park (1999). Legalese (1998; made for TV). The Real Blonde (1998). Bad Baby (1997; voice only). A Simple Wish (1997). Love in the Ancient World (1997; TV special, hosted). Stories From My Childhood #1 (1996). Moonlight and Valentino (1995). Friends at Last (1995; made for TV; also producer). American Cinema (1995; special TV series; narrator). Leslie's Folly (1995; made for TV; also director). All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994; TV special). Naked in New York (1994). Serial Mom (1994; a John Waters movie). Undercover Blues (1993). House of Cards (1992). John Barry: Moviola (1993; made for TV). A Day at a Time (1992; voice only). A Breed Apart (1991). Warshawski (1991). V.I. The War of the Roses (1989). The Kennedy Center Honors (1988; TV special). The Accidental Tourist (1988). Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town (1988; TV special). Switching Channels (1988). Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1988; TV special; voice only). Julia and Julia (1987). Peggy Sue Got Married (1986). GoBots: War of the Rock Lords (1986; voice only). The Jewel of the Nile (1985). Prizzi's Honor (1985). Crimes of Passion (1984). Romancing the Stone(1984). The Man with Two Brains (1983). Body Heat (1981). The Doctors (1978-79; TV series). |