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Jennifer Jason Leigh Biography (Actress & Producer)

Birthday: February 5, 1962 (Aquarius)

Born In: Los Angeles, California, United States

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Jennifer Jason Leigh is an American actress and producer known for playing all her roles with a strong conviction. She is a critically acclaimed actress having appeared in over fifty films throughout her career. Mostly known for appearing in films like ‘Miami Blues’, ‘The Hateful Eight’, ‘Last Exit to Brooklyn’, she has earned several nominations for the Academy and the Golden Globe Awards. She is also famous for her rigorous training and the intensive method-inspired search she does to prepare for each of her roles. Jennifer has often spoken on her love for experimenting with her roles and that she is not into acting in mainstream movies. She prefers playing roles that have a depth to them instead of playing typical roles. She has often been compared to Johnny Depp owing to her ability to completely transform herself into another person for a role. Jennifer ditched the ‘Morrow’ in her name and took up Jason in honor of Jason Robards, a family friend.

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Birthday: February 5, 1962 (Aquarius)

Born In: Los Angeles, California, United States

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Also Known As: Jennifer Leigh Morrow

Age: 63 Years, 63 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Noah Baumbach in (2001-2013)

father: Vic Morrow (deceased)

mother: Barbara Turner (deceased)

children: Rohmer Emmanuel (born on 17 March 2010)

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'3" (160 cm), 5'3" Females

Notable Alumni: Lee Strasberg Theatre And Film Institute

Ancestry: Austrian American, Russian American

U.S. State: California

City: Los Angeles

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education: Lee Strasberg Theatre And Film Institute

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• 1

  What movies has Jennifer Jason Leigh starred in?

  Jennifer Jason Leigh has starred in movies such as "Single White Female," "The Hateful Eight," "Annihilation," "Miami Blues," and "Dolores Claiborne."
• 2

  Is Jennifer Jason Leigh related to any other famous actors?

  Yes, Jennifer Jason Leigh is the daughter of actor Vic Morrow and screenwriter Barbara Turner.
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  Has Jennifer Jason Leigh worked in television shows?

  Yes, Jennifer Jason Leigh has appeared in television shows such as "Twin Peaks," "Weeds," "Atypical," "The Spectacular Spider-Man," and "Revenge."
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  What is a notable character played by Jennifer Jason Leigh?

  One notable character played by Jennifer Jason Leigh is Daisy Domergue in the movie "The Hateful Eight," directed by Quentin Tarantino.
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  Has Jennifer Jason Leigh received any critical acclaim for her performances?

  Yes, Jennifer Jason Leigh has received critical acclaim for her performances in various films, with her role in "The Hateful Eight" earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

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American PeopleT V & Movie ProducersAmerican WomenAquarius ActressesAmerican Actresses Childhood & Early LifeJennifer was born Jennifer Leigh Morrow on February 2, 1962, to actors Vic Morrow and Barbara Turner in Los Angeles, California.Her father, Vic Morrow was an actor and her mother, Barbara Turner was a screenwriter. They divorced when Jennifer was just two years old.She studied in Palisades Charter High School in California, but later left school to focus on her career in acting.She has two siblings - sister Carrie Ann Morrow and a half-sister Mina Badie, an actress. They have worked together on many occasions and Mina Badie has even acted with Jennifer in the movie 'The Anniversary Party'.Continue Reading Below