Anne Archer facts for kids
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Anne Archer
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| Born | August 24, 1947 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Pitzer College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1970–present |
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| Children | 2, including Tommy Davis |
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Anne Archer (born August 24, 1947) is an American actress. She has starred in many films and TV shows. In 1971, she was named Miss Golden Globe. This is an honor given to children of famous people.
She made her first movie, The Honkers, in 1972. She also appeared in Paradise Alley (1978) and Hero at Large (1980). Anne Archer is well-known for her role as Beth in the movie Fatal Attraction (1987). For this role, she was nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
Later, she won a Golden Globe Award and a Volpi Cup for her role in the movie Short Cuts (1993). She also appeared in action films like Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994). Since the 2000s, Archer has also acted in plays. She was in The Graduate on stage in London in 2001. She also had roles in TV shows like Ghost Whisperer (2006–2008).
Early life and family
Anne Archer was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents, John Archer and Marjorie Lord, were both actors. She went to Pitzer College in California and finished her studies in 1968.
Anne Archer married William Davis in 1969. They had a son named Thomas William "Tommy" Davis, born in 1972. They later divorced in 1977. In 1979, she married Terry Jastrow. They have a son together, Jeffrey Tucker Jastrow, born in 1984. Anne Archer and her husband have been members of the Church of Scientology since 1975.
Acting career
Anne Archer started her acting career after college. She performed in a play called "Ramona Pageant" before moving to New York City. In the 1970s, she appeared in popular TV shows. These included Hawaii Five-O, The Mod Squad, and Little House on the Prairie. She was also a regular on the TV comedy Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice in 1973.
Her first movie was the comedy The Honkers in 1972. She also had supporting roles in movies like Cancel My Reservation (1972) and Trackdown (1976). In 1976, she played a main role in the drama film Lifeguard. She also appeared in action films such as Good Guys Wear Black (1978) with Chuck Norris.
In the early 1980s, Archer acted in several TV movies. In 1983, she had a main role in the TV drama The Family Tree. She played a divorced mother with three children. In 1985, she joined the TV show Falcon Crest. She played a character named Cassandra Wilder for one year.
A big moment in her career was the 1987 movie Fatal Attraction. She starred with Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. The movie was very successful. Anne Archer received nominations for several major awards for her role. These included the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture.
In the 1990s, she continued to star in many films. She was in Love at Large (1990) and Narrow Margin (1990). She also starred with Harrison Ford in the spy thrillers Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994). In 1993, she was in the movie Short Cuts. This film won a special Golden Globe Award and a Venice Film Festival award for its cast.
In the 2000s, Anne Archer appeared in films like Rules of Engagement (2000) and The Art of War (2000). She also acted in Man of the House (2005) and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009). In 2001, she played Mrs. Robinson in a stage play of The Graduate in London. She also played Jane Fonda in a play called The Trial of Jane Fonda in 2014. On TV, she had roles in Boston Public, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Privileged.
Awards and nominations
Anne Archer has received several awards and nominations during her career.
- In 1988, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Fatal Attraction. She also received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for the same role.
- In 1993, she won the Volpi Cup for Best Ensemble Cast for her work in the movie Short Cuts.
- In 1994, the cast of Short Cuts also received a special Golden Globe Award.
- In 2017, she was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the Women's Image Network Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Anne Archer para niños
