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Kathleen Turner

  • Birthplace: Springfield, Missouri
  • Birthday: June 19, 1954

Possessing poise reminiscent of the Hollywood divas of old, Kathleen Turner parlayed her blonde, sultry looks and sexy, smoky voice to overnight stardom with her feature debut as William Hurt's seductive temptress in "Body Heat" (1981), Lawrence Kasdan's contemporary film noir. Her unforgettable temperature-raising performance established her femme fatale persona and prompted Barbara Stanwyck to write and say that the only actress who could have played Matty Walker better was Barbara Stanwyck. Turner, who speaks five languages…more

Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Stage-directing debut, Crimes Of The Heart at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts; moved to off-Broadway in 2008

  • 2006

    Voiced a creepy-looking house in the animated feature Monster House

  • 2005

    Returned to broadway to star as Martha in Who s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ; earned a Tony nomination for her role

  • 2000

    Portrayed the stern and dowdy mother of five daughters in The Virgin Suicides ; directed by Sofia Coppola

  • 2000

    Returned to London, making her West End debut as Mrs. Robinson in a stage version of The Graduate ; reprised role in Broadway production in 2002

Awards

  • 2006

    Evening Standard Theatre Award: Best Actress

  • 1990

    Special Theatre World Award:

  • 1986

    National Board of Review Award: Best Actress

  • 1985

    Golden Globe Award: Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical)

  • 1984

    Golden Globe Award: Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical)

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