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Jennifer Connelly

American actress · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1970 · age 55

Jennifer Lynn Connelly is an American actress. She began her career as a child model before making her acting debut in the 1984 crime film Once Upon a Time in America.

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2026Dark Matter: The Official PodcastSeries2024Jim Henson Idea ManFilm2020“My character has a lot of rapid-fire technical jargon, so wrapping your head around it and trying to say it with authority is a challenge.”In their wordsJennifer speak on challenges she faced in 2020.

SnowpiercerSeries, 2020Melanie Cavill2019“After working with him, he became a real hero of mine because he was so kind to me - I was a 14-year-old kid and knew nothing.”In their wordsJennifer speak on working with Bowie in 2019.

Alita: Battle AngelFilm, 2019Chiren2016American PastoralFilm, Dawn Levov2015“It wasn’t until my late twenties that I realised acting could be a creative experience.”In their wordsJennifer speak on acting in 2015.

“It’s weird how much his death has affected me, especially how I feel now. I am much more conscious of how precious time is and I strive to find joy in everything.”In their wordsJennifer speak on the death of her father in 2015.

The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSeries, 20152014“The thing that really matters to me is well-being and happiness.”In their wordsJennifer speak on what matter to her in 2014.

2013Stuck in LoveFilm, Erica2009“I have a thing about honesty; I think it's crucial to a relationship. Otherwise, one person holds all the power.”In their wordsJennifer speak on honesty in 2009.

9Film, 2009#7 (voice)2007The Graham Norton ShowSeriesReservation RoadFilm, 2007Grace Learner2005Dark WaterFilm, Dahlia Williams2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Series2002Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressAwardBAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleAwardGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion PictureAward2001Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting ActressAwardA Beautiful MindFilm, 2001Alicia Nash2000The $treetSeries, Catherine Miller1998Dark CityFilm, Emma Murdoch1997The ViewSeries1996Mulholland FallsFilm, Allison Pond1994Of Love and ShadowsFilm, Irene1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSeries1990The Hot SpotFilm, Gloria Harper1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSeries1986LabyrinthFilm, Sarah1984Once Upon a Time in AmericaFilm, Young Deborah1970Born12 December 1970

People around Jennifer

  • Once Upon a Time in America 1984
  • Top Gun: Maverick 2022
  • Requiem for a Dream 2000
  • A Beautiful Mind 2001
  • Jim Henson Idea Man 2024

Filmography 40

83 credits on file

Television 22

Media & music

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  1. And here we all are separated from people that we love and not able to go live the lives we’ve always loved. It is strange. I didn’t quite anticipate.

    2020 · Jennifer talked about global pandemic in 2020., Own words

  2. He was funny and gracious and made me feel so comfortable. He was amazing. Subsequently, I became a huge fan of his music.

    2019 · Jennifer speak on the personality of the musician Bowie in 2019., Own words

  3. I'm more reserved. I can be kind of shy in a group. Once I'm comfortable with someone, I'm not reserved.

    2015 · Jennifer speak on being reserved in 2015., Own words

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Awards

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress2002
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture2002
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role2002
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress2001

About this person

After a few more years of modeling, she began to concentrate on acting, starring in a variety of films including the horror film Phenomena (1985), the musical fantasy film Labyrinth (1986), the romantic thriller The Hot Spot (1990), the romantic comedy Career Opportunities (1991), and the period superhero film The Rocketeer (1991). She received praise for her performance in the science fiction film Dark City (1998) and playing a drug addict in Darren Aronofsky's drama film Requiem for a Dream (2000).

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United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
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Dates
Born 1970 · age 55