Glenne Headly
Biography
Glenne Aimee Headly, born on March 13, 1955, was a prominent American actress renowned for her captivating performances across film, stage, and television. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in classic films such as "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988), "Dick Tracy" (1990), and "Mr. Holland's Opus" (1995). Headly's television credits showcased her versatility, with notable appearances in acclaimed series like "Lonesome Dove" (1989), "ER" (1996-1997), "Monk" (2003-2006), "The Night Of" (2016), and "Future Man" (2017).
Throughout her career, Headly garnered praise for her talent and ability to bring depth to her characters. In her personal life, she was married to Byron McCulloch from 1993 until her passing on June 8, 2017, and they welcomed one child together. Before this marriage, she was wed to actor John Malkovich from 1982 to 1988. Glenne Headly's contributions to the arts have left a lasting impact, and she is remembered not only for her impressive body of work but also for her warm spirit and dedication to her craft.
Filmography
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What's the Worst That Could Happen?
2001 • Gloria Sidell
Raising Flagg
2006 • Anne Marie Purdy
Paperhouse
1988 • Kate Madden
Getting Even with Dad
1994 • Detective Theresa Walsh
The Amateurs
2006 • Helen
The Joneses
2010 • Summer Symonds
The Namesake
2006
Bastard Out of Carolina
1996 • Aunt Ruth
Eulogy
2004 • Samantha
Making Babies
2019 • Bird
Around the Bend
2004 • Katrina
Don Jon
2013 • Angela Martello
Comeback Season
2006 • Deborah Pearce
Stars & Bars
1988 • Cora Gage
Timecode
2000 • Therapist
Breakfast of Champions
1999 • Francine Pefko
Just Getting Started
2017 • Margarite
Women vs. Men
2002 • Brita
Nadine
1987 • Renée Lomax
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
2004 • Karen
Making Mr. Right
1987 • Trish
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985