Biography of Glenn Close
Glenn Close is a Hollywood powerhouse who can make audiences laugh and cry in the same breath, captivating viewers with her extraordinary dramatic range and chameleon-like ability to transform into iconic characters—from the villainous Cruella De Vil to a prisoner of war, or even convincingly portraying a man. Net worth: $60 million.
Early years
Glenn Close was born on March 19, 1948, in the family of a doctor William Taliaferro Close and Bettine Moore. Glenn spent her childhood with her siblings in the Congo, where her father served as personal physician to President Mobutu Sese Seko. With the assistance of the authorities, William Close opened a clinic in the Congo, which he managed for 16 years.
At the age of 16, Glenn was sent to a private school in Switzerland, and until age 21, she studied literature and English while preparing for university. After graduation, Glenn enrolled at The College of William & Mary, where she discovered her passion for theater. Performing with the student theater troupe helped her gain confidence, make friends, and ultimately choose her profession. After earning her bachelor's degree in literature, she enrolled in drama school.
Film career. Beginning
Close made her screen debut at what Hollywood would consider a mature age. She was nearly 30 when she landed a small role in the adventure film Orphan Train. The film didn't gain much attention, but it marked the future Hollywood icon's screen debut.
The film The World According to Garp, based on the novel by John Irving and released in the same year, brought Close her first taste of fame. In the film, she played the eccentric mother of the main character, who grew up in difficult conditions and became a great writer. T.S. Garp was played by Robin Williams.
Best roles
In 1988, director Stephen Frears cast the actress in his adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' novel Dangerous Liaisons as the brilliant Marquise de Merteuil. This film adaptation of the famous novel is considered one of the best. The role of Valmont was played by John Malkovich.
The role in the smart psychological drama Reversal of Fortune is considered one of the most difficult roles in the rich filmography of the actress. In the film, Glenn plays wealthy aristocrat Sunny, who dies under mysterious circumstances from an overdose of sleeping pills. Sunny's children don't believe the socialite killed herself and accuse her husband, Claus von Bülow, of murder. The film was acclaimed as one of 1990's best and earned several Oscar nominations (winning Best Actor).
The film adaptation of Isabel Allende's novel The House of the Spirits, chronicling several generations of a noble Chilean family, didn't win any major awards but became a beloved favorite among millions of viewers who were captivated by Glenn Close's leading performance. Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Antonio Banderas and Winona Ryder joined the actress in the film.
From 1993 to 1996, the actress starred in several films that became major box office hits. The most famous films of this period are: Serving in Silence, Mary Reilly, and, of course, 101 Dalmatians.
The film Paradise Road, released in 1997 and based on real events, told about women who were captured in Japan during World War II. The life-affirming story moved audiences to tears and inspired admiration for the heroism of women who overcame fear and death. The lead role was played by Glenn Close: exhausted, with a shaved head, she inhabited her role so completely that it seemed as if she had lived through these tragic events herself. The film earned worldwide recognition for its powerful female ensemble: besides Glenn, Cate Blanchett, Frances McDormand and Julianna Margulies also played there.
From 2000 to 2009, the actress embodied a variety of characters on the screen, consistently amazing audiences with her unique dramatic gift. Notable films from this period include the dramas Nine Lives, The Safety of Objects, and Heights, as well as the puppy adventure sequel 102 Dalmatians.
In addition, from 2000 to 2008, Glenn starred in the detective series The Shield, in which she played the role of police captain Monica Rawling.
In another television series project called Damages, the actress played the role of Patty Hewes, a merciless businesswoman, the head of a legal corporation. The other roles in the series were played by Rose Byrne, Ted Denson, and Noah Bean.
In 2014, Glenn played a small but memorable role in the blockbuster action movie Guardians of the Galaxy, and in 2016, she took on the part of the grandmother in the family film The Great Gilly Hopkins.
Glenn Close's personal life
The first husband of the actress was a musician Cabot Wade. Glenn considers that marriage, which ended after 2 years, to have been a mistake.
In the early 2000s, the actress began dating John Starke but refused to marry the famous producer remembering the first two failures. She lived with Starke for about 6 years and had a daughter, Annie.
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