Jennifer Beals Biography
Born as | Jennifer Sue Beals |
Occup. | Actress |
From | USA |
Spouses | Alexandre Rockwell (1986-1996) Ken Dixon (1998) |
Born | December 19, 1963 Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Age | 60 years |
Early Life
Jennifer Sue Beals was born on December 19, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is the child of Jeanne Anderson, an Irish-American school instructor, and Alfred Beals, an African-American supermarket owner. Jennifer has two brother or sisters, a sibling named Gregory, and sis named Bobby. Beals was raised in the Fisk area of Chicago, where she went to the Progressive Fisk Elementary School.
Jennifer's early life was a mix of diverse cultural experiences. Her mom's Irish Catholic background and her father's African-American Baptist heritage both played considerable roles in forming her upbringing. In her early years, Jennifer was a leading trainee and showed impressive ability in dance and theater. She attended the distinguished Goodman School of Drama (now known as The Theatre School at DePaul University).
Career Breakthrough: Flashdance
Jennifer Beals' big break came when she was studying at Yale University, learning American Literature. She was cast as the lead role of Alexandra 'Alex' Owens in the 1983 movie "Flashdance". Directed by
Adrian Lyne, the film was an enormous success, grossing over $200 million around the world. Jennifer ended up being an immediate star and sign of female empowerment, inspiring millions with her character Alex's journey as a young woman who dreams of becoming a professional dancer.
Development of a Career
After the success of Flashdance, Jennifer Beals continued her acting profession with a string of film and tv appearances, consisting of a lead function in "The Bride" (1985) alongside Sting and a Golden Globe-nominated efficiency in the romantic comedy "Vampire's Kiss" (1988) with
Nicolas Cage. She also appeared in the funny "Roger Dodger" (2002) with
Campbell Scott and
Jesse Eisenberg.
Beals gained even more acknowledgment for her work in "Devil in a Blue Dress" (1995), a seriously acclaimed noir thriller film along with
Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle. Despite her rising success, Jennifer made sure that her education was not left and finished from Yale University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature.
The L Word and Beyond
Jennifer Beals made a substantial return to the spotlight when she took on the function of Bette Porter in the groundbreaking Showtime tv series "The L Word" (2004-2009). The series, which focused on a group of lesbian buddies residing in Los Angeles, gathered many awards and became a cultural phenomenon. As an executive producer and integral cast member, Beals played a role both in front of and behind the camera, utilizing her acting expertise and industry impact to expand opportunities for diverse perspectives in tv.
After "The L Word", Jennifer preserved a steady acting career, with roles in television series such as "Lie to Me" (2010-2011), "The Chicago Code" (2011), and "Proof" (2015). Most recently, Beals repeated her function as Bette Porter in the reboot of "The L Word", entitled "The L Word: Generation Q" (2019-present), which continues the story of the original characters while introducing a brand-new generation of LGBTQ+ people.
Personal Life
Jennifer Beals wed independent filmmaker Alexandre Rockwell in 1986, however the couple divorced in 1996. In 1998, Beals got married with Canadian entrepreneur Ken Dixon, with whom she has a daughter named Ella (born in 2005). Jennifer, who determines as heterosexual, has actually been an outspoken supporter for LGBTQ+ rights and equality throughout her profession. In addition to her acting talents, Beals is an accomplished photographer and a dedicated environmental activist.
Our collection contains 22 quotes who is written / told by Jennifer.
Related authors: Nicolas Cage (Actor), Campbell Scott (Actor), Denzel Washington (Actor), Jesse Eisenberg (Actor), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Adrian Lyne (Director)
Filmography:
- 1983 Flashdance (Drama, Romance)
- 1985 Cinderella (Romance, Fantasy)
- 1985 The Bride (Drama, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction)
- 1985 That's Dancing! (Documentary, Music)
- 1988 Split Decisions (Drama)
- 1988 The Gamble (Adventure)
- 1988 Vampire's Kiss (Comedy, Horror)
- 1990 Dr. M (Crime, Mystery, Science Fiction)
- 1990 The Madonna and the Dragon (Drama, Action, TV Movie)
- 1991 Blood and Concrete (Crime, Comedy)
- 1992 In the Soup (Comedy, Drama)
- 1992 The Big Pardon 2
- 1992 Terror Stalks the Class Reunion (TV Movie, Mystery, Crime, Thriller)
- 1992 Indecency (Thriller)
- 1993 Caro Diario (Comedy, Drama)
- 1993 Night Owl (Thriller, TV Movie)
- 1993 The Thief and the Cobbler (Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family)
- 1994 Dead on Sight (Mystery, Thriller)
- 1994 The Search for One-eye Jimmy (Comedy)
- 1994 Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (Drama)
- 1995 Devil in a Blue Dress (Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery)
- 1995 Four Rooms (Crime, Comedy)
- 1995 Let It Be Me (Romance)
- 1996 Wishful Thinking (Comedy, Romance)
- 1996 The Twilight of the Golds (Drama)
- 1998 The Spree (Action, TV Movie, Thriller)
- 1998 The Prophecy II (Horror, Fantasy, Thriller)
- 1998 The Last Days of Disco (Comedy, Drama, Romance)
- 1999 Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying (Thriller, Action)
- 2000 Something More (Comedy, Romance)
- 2000 Militia (Action, Thriller)
- 2000 A House Divided (Drama, TV Movie)
- 2000 Body and Soul (Drama)
- 2001 Out of Line
- 2001 Feast of All Saints (Romance, Drama)
- 2002 They Shoot Divas, Don't They? (TV Movie, Thriller, Drama)
- 2002 13 Moons (Comedy, Drama)
- 2002 Roger Dodger (Comedy, Drama)
- 2004 Catch That Kid (Family, Action, Adventure)
- 2005 Break a Leg (Comedy, Thriller)
- 2005 Desolation Sound (Drama, Thriller)
- 2006 The Grudge 2 (Horror, Thriller)
- 2006 Troubled Waters (Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie)
- 2007 My Name Is Sarah (Drama, Romance, Comedy, TV Movie)
- 2009 Queen to Play (Comedy, Drama)
- 2010 The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (Family, Fantasy, TV Movie)
- 2010 A Night for Dying Tigers (Drama, Comedy)
- 2010 The Book of Eli (Action, Thriller, Science Fiction)
- 2013 A Fuller Life (Documentary)
- 2013 Cinemanovels (Drama, Romance, Comedy)
- 2014 A Wife's Nightmare (Thriller, Drama, Mystery, TV Movie)
- 2015 Full Out (History, Drama, Family)
- 2016 Manhattan Night (Drama, Mystery, Thriller)
- 2017 Before I Fall (Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy)
- 2018 The White Orchid (Drama, Thriller)
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