Glenn Close is a famous American actress, singer, producer. Her biography includes more than a dozen films, and the most famous have become: "Fatal Attraction", "101 Dalmatians", "Dangerous Communications". The actress received the greatest number of nominations for an Oscar in the history of cinema, and she was also awarded the Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony Prizes.
Glenn Close is one of the most striking and multifaceted actresses, capable of translating on screen both funny and dramatic images. She began her film career in the late 70s and to this day continues her creative biography.
Children and teenagers
The girl was born in the spring of 1947 in the US state of Connecticut. In addition to her, the family had four more children. My father was engaged in medical practice and at one time worked in the Congo as the president’s personal doctor. Glenn spent her childhood in this African country. Mom was engaged in household and social activities.
When Glenn was still a child, parents joined the MRA movement, which implied the rejection of communication with the outside world and the benefits of civilization. After spending several years in an atmosphere of prohibition and seclusion, the girl grew up very closed and depressed, but deep down she always tried to find freedom and break free from the environment that put constant pressure on her.
When Close turned 16, she left for Switzerland to get education in a private school, and then went to college, where her passion for the theater scene began. Thanks to her participation in student performances, Glenn was finally able to communicate with her peers, make friends and become more cheerful and confident. After receiving the diploma, she finally decided on the choice of the future path and entered the theater courses.
Theater and movie career
By the mid-70s, Close began playing on Broadway. Her appearance and beautiful voice immediately attracted the attention of not only the public, but also the producers. Soon, for her theatrical works, the girl received several awards of the prestigious Tony Award.
For a long time, she continued to successfully perform on stage, and only when she was 35 years old, she first got on set. Her debut role in the film "Harpoon World" brought the actress an Oscar nomination. The following works by Glenn are once again awarded the attention of the film academy: she becomes a nominee for the paintings "Great Disappointment" and "Nugget".
Close gained worldwide fame and fame after the films "Fatal Attraction" and "Dangerous Communications". These paintings were also nominated for an Oscar, and the role of not quite mentally healthy, evil and treacherous women was assigned to the actress herself.
Another beautiful and beloved by the audience work, Close became the main role in the film "101 Dalmatians", where she portrayed the evil Sterwell de Ville, trying to hunt puppies. After the release of the film, Glenn repeatedly said that she really loves dogs and even maintains a special blog about the lives of pets of famous actors.
It is curious that Glenn is often confused with the equally famous actress - Meryl Streep, but, as Close herself noted, they are confused only by fans, but not film critics.
Further creative biography of the actress is filled with numerous roles in the movie. She has successfully played in dramatic, comedy, science fiction and adventure films and TV shows, including: “The Airplane of the President”, “Tarzan”, “The Lion in Winter”, “Stepford Wives”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”, “New Era Z”, “ Warcraft, Shield, The Secret of 7 Sisters.
