Jane Alexander
Biography
Jane Alexander, born on October 28, 1939, is a prominent American actress, writer, and the former head of the National Endowment for the Arts. While she is widely recognized for her portrayal of the female lead in both the theatrical and cinematic adaptations of The Great White Hope, her career encompasses a diverse range of performances across theater and film. In addition to her acting accomplishments, Alexander is dedicated to various philanthropic endeavors, using her platform to support numerous charitable causes.
Filmography
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Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
2006 • Gertrude Nemerov
Square Dance
1987 • Juanelle
The Great White Hope
1970 • Eleanor
City Heat
1984 • Addy
Mama/M.A.M.A.
2003
Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women
2008 • Ednah Cheney
Gigantic (2008)
2008 • Barbara Weathersby
A Gunfight
1971 • Nora Tenneray
Three Christs
2017 • Dr. Abraham
Feast of Love
2007 • Esther Stevenson
Christmas Around the Corner
2018 • Mrs. Tumulty
Dream House
2011 • Dr. Greeley
The New Centurions
1972 • Dorothy Fehler
The Unborn (2009)
2009 • Sofi Kozma
Jenifer
2001 • Marilyn Estess
Kramer vs. Kramer
1979 • Margaret Phelps
Night Crossing
1982 • Doris Strelzyk
The Betsy
1978 • Alicia Hardeman
The Loving Story
2011 • Eleanor
The Man in the Woods
2020 • Vivien Waldorf
Malice in Wonderland
1985 • Hedda Hopper
Playing for Time
1980 • Alma Rose