Anne Archer

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Biography

While Anne Archer earned an Academy Award nomination for her supporting performance in the popular 1987 thriller "Fatal Attraction," it was the actress' television career that provided the most long-term visibility. She earned her reputation as a loyal wife in big budget movies "Patriot Games" (1992) and "Clear and Present Danger" (1994) opposite Harrison Ford, and on the small screen she starred in countless movies-of-the-week as women coping …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Music

Born

August 24, 1947

Career Milestones

2005

Starred as Courteney Cox's mother in the drama "November"

2005

Co-starred with Joe Mantegna in "Uncle Nino" a film about a dysfunctional family brought closer by a visiting relative

2001

Replaced Amanda Donohoe in the role of Mrs. Robinson in the London stage version of "The Graduate" (June)

2000

Acted in the L.A. stage production "The Poison Tree"

2000

Played the wife of an American ambassador in "Rules of Engagement"

1994

Reprised role of Dr. Ryan in "Clear and Present Danger"

1993

Acted in Robert Altman's "Short Cuts"

1992

First played Dr. Cathy Ryan opposite Harrison Ford in "Patriot Games"

1987

Had breakthrough film role as Michael Douglas' wife in "Fatal Attraction"; received Best Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination

1985

Had a recurring role on the primetime soap, "Falcon Crest"

1982

Co-starred in the series "The Family Tree"

1981

New York (off-Broadway) stage debut, "A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking"

1975

First leading role in film, "Lifeguard"

1973

TV-movie debut, "The Blue Knight"

1973

Starred in TV series, "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice"

1971

Feature film debut, "The Honkers"

1970

Appeared on TV series, "The Storefront Lawyers"

Awards

1988

BAFTA Award for Actress In a Supporting Role in Fatal Attraction

1987

Academy Award for Actress In a Supporting Role in Fatal Attraction

1987

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in Fatal Attraction