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Jennifer Beals was born on December 19, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in the city. With a life-long desire for acting, Beals first appeared in small high school plays and even got an uncredited bit part in My Bodyguard. After graduation, she enrolled in college at Yale University, studying American literature... See full bio »

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Hide HideActress (69 titles)
2013 Westside (TV movie) (post-production)
Lisa Carver
 
???? Cinemanovels (post-production)
Clementine
 
2012-2013 Lauren (TV series)
Major Stone
– Episode #2.10 (2013) … Major Stone
– Episode #2.12 (2013) … Major Stone
– Episode #2.9 (2013) … Major Stone
– Episode #2.5 (2013) … Major Stone
– Episode #2.6 (2013) … Major Stone
See all 10 episodes »
 
2012-2013 The Mob Doctor (TV series)
Celeste LaPree
– Resurrection (2013) … Celeste LaPree
– Sibling Rivalry (2012) … Celeste LaPree
– Confessions (2012) … Celeste LaPree
– Game Changers (2012) … Celeste LaPree
 
2012 Castle (TV series)
Sophia Turner
– Linchpin (2012) … Sophia Turner
– Pandora (2012) … Sophia Turner
 
2012 Cop-Puter (short)
 
2012 Widow Detective (TV movie)
Lainey
 
2011 The Chicago Code (TV series)
Teresa Colvin
– Mike Royko's Revenge (2011) … Teresa Colvin
– Greylord & Gambat (2011) … Teresa Colvin
– Black Sox (2011) … Teresa Colvin
– Bathhouse & Hinky Dink (2011) … Teresa Colvin
– St. Valentine's Day Massacre (2011) … Teresa Colvin
See all 13 episodes »
 
2010 The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (TV movie)
Angela Fox
 
2010 A Night for Dying Tigers
Melanie
 
2009-2010 Lie to Me (TV series)
Zoe Landau
– Pied Piper (2010) … Zoe Landau
– The Whole Truth (2010) … Zoe Landau
– Truth or Consequences (2009) … Zoe Landau
– The Core of It (2009) … Zoe Landau
– Sacrifice (2009) … Zoe Landau
See all 6 episodes »
 
2010 The Book of Eli
Claudia
 
2009 Queen to Play
L'Américaine
 
2004-2009 The L Word (TV series)
Bette Porter
– Last Word (2009) … Bette Porter
– Last Couple Standing (2009) … Bette Porter
– Lactose Intolerant (2009) … Bette Porter
– Litmus Test (2009) … Bette Porter
– Leaving Los Angeles (2009) … Bette Porter
See all 70 episodes »
 
2007 My Name Is Sarah (TV movie)
Sarah Winston
 
2007 Law & Order (TV series)
Sofia Archer
– Charity Case (2007) … Sofia Archer
 
2006 Troubled Waters
Special Agent Jennifer Beck
 
2006 The Grudge 2
Trish
 
2005 Desolation Sound
Elizabeth Storey
 
2005 Break a Leg
Juliet
 
2004 Frasier (TV series)
Dr. Anne Ranberg
– Goodnight, Seattle: Part 1 (2004) … Dr. Anne Ranberg
– Goodnight, Seattle: Part 2 (2004) … Dr. Anne Ranberg
 
2004 Catch That Kid
Molly
 
2003 Runaway Jury
Vanessa Lembeck
 
2002 They Shoot Divas, Don't They? (TV movie)
Sloan McBride
 
2002 Roger Dodger
Sophie
 
2002 13 Moons
Suzi
 
2001 Feast of All Saints (TV movie)
Dolly Rose
 
2001 Out of Line
Parole Officer Jenny Capitanas
 
2001 After the Storm (TV movie)
Mrs. Gavotte
 
2001 The Anniversary Party
Gina Taylor
 
2001 The Big House (TV movie)
Lorraine Brewster
 
2000 Militia
Julie Sanders
 
2000 A House Divided (TV movie)
Amanda Dickson
 
2000 Body and Soul
Gina
 
2000 Without Malice (TV movie)
Samantha Wilkes
 
1999 The Hunger (TV series)
Jane
– And She Laughed (1999) … Jane
 
1999 Something More
Lisa
 
1999 Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying
Jessica
 
1998 The Last Days of Disco
Nina
 
1998 The Spree (TV movie)
Xinia Kelly
 
1997-1998 Nothing Sacred (TV series)
Justine Madsen Judd
– Kindred Spirits (1998) … Justine Madsen Judd
– Sex, God and Reality (1998) … Justine Madsen Judd
 
1998 The Prophecy II (video)
Valerie Rosales
 
1997 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Robin Dysart
– Bodies of Evidence (1997) … Robin Dysart
 
1996 Wishful Thinking
Elizabeth
 
1996 The Twilight of the Golds
Suzanne Stein
 
1995 Let It Be Me
Emily Taylor
 
1995 Four Rooms
Angela (segments "The Wrong Man", "The Man from Hollywood")
 
1995 Devil in a Blue Dress
Daphne Monet
 
1994 The Search for One-eye Jimmy
Ellen
 
1994 Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Gertrude Benchley
 
1994 Dead on Sight
Rebecca Darcy
 
1993 Night Owl (TV movie)
Julia
 
1993 The Princess and the Cobbler
Princess YumYum (Miramax version) (voice)
 
1992 Le Grand Pardon II
Joyce Ferranti
 
1992 Indecency (TV movie)
Ellie Shaw
 
1992 2000 Malibu Road (TV series)
Perry Quinn
– Episode #1.5 (1992) … Perry Quinn
– Episode #1.6 (1992) … Perry Quinn
– Episode #1.4 (1992) … Perry Quinn
– Episode #1.3 (1992) … Perry Quinn
– Episode #1.2 (1992) … Perry Quinn
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1992 Terror Stalks the Class Reunion (TV movie)
Virginia
 
1992 In the Soup
Angelica Pena
 
1991 Blood and Concrete
Mona
 
1990 Sons
Transvestite
 
1990 Tinikling ou 'La madonne et le dragon' (TV movie)
Patty Meredith
 
1990 Dr. M
Sonja Vogler
 
1988 Split Decisions
Barbara Uribe
 
1988 The Gamble
Lady Olivia Candioni
 
1988 Vampire's Kiss
Rachel
 
1985 The Bride
Eva
 
1985 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV series)
Cinderella
– Cinderella (1985) … Cinderella
 
1983 Flashdance
Alex Owens
 
1980 My Bodyguard
Clifford's Friend (uncredited)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
???? Cinemanovels (executive producer) (post-production)
 
2013 Laughs Unlimited (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
2002 They Shoot Divas, Don't They? (TV movie) (performer: "Slow Burn")
 
1991 Blood and Concrete (performer: "One Girl in a Million")
 
1985 That's Dancing! (documentary) (performer: "Flashdance. . .What A Feeling")
 
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (1 title)
2001 Freedom Park (short) (still photographer)
 
Show ShowThanks (4 titles)
2003 Moving Malcolm (thanks)
 
2001 The Anniversary Party (acknowledgment: prop photos by)
 
1996 Poetry, Passion, the Postman: The Poetic Return of Pablo Neruda (TV documentary) (thanks)
 
1994 Pulp Fiction (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (36 titles)
2011 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Herself
– What Not to Wear Special Occasions (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The Hour (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #7.112 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The Marilyn Denis Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.28 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #5.24 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2005-2011 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #7.105 (2011) … Herself
– Episode #4.222 (2008) … Herself
– Episode #3.24 (2006) … Herself
– Episode #1.33 (2005) … Herself
 
2011 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 February 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The Talk (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 February 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2010 77th McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 Starz Inside: Fashion in Film (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2008 2008 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2008 Sexo en serie (TV documentary)
Herself (also archive footage)
 
2008 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2008 Eigo de shabera-night (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 February 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 9 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2007 The Grudge 2: Ready When You Are Mr Shimizu (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2004 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 April 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 31 March 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2000-2004 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Jennifer Beals (2004) … Herself
– Jennifer Beals (2000) … Herself
 
2004 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #3.18 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 23 January 2004 (2004) … Herself - Guest
 
2003 The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2002 Gala Paramount Pictures Celebrates 90th Anniversary with 90 Stars for 90 Years (TV movie)
Herself
 
2002 Dinner for Five (TV series)
Herself - Special Guest
– Episode #1.8 (2002) … Herself - Special Guest
 
2002 Seitenblicke (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 May 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2000 Hollywood Goes to Hell (TV documentary short)
Herself
 
2000 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Music Movie Stars (2000) … Herself
 
1999 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Herself
– The Films of Adrian Lyne … Herself
 
1996 Poetry, Passion, the Postman: The Poetic Return of Pablo Neruda (TV documentary)
Herself - Host
 
1995 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.63 (1995) … Herself
 
1993 Caro diario
Herself
 
1992 Días de cine (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 November 1992 (1992) … Herself
 
1990 The Word (TV series)
– Episode #1.16 (1990)
 
1988 Freedomfest: Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Celebratation (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1985 The 57th Annual Academy Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Presenter: Best Costume Design
 
1984 The 56th Annual Academy Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Original Score
 
1984 The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2013 Marithé + François Girbaud: de la pierre à la lumière (documentary)
Herself - Flashdance's actress
 
2011 The Marilyn Denis Show (TV series)
 
2009 Lie to Me Season 1: The Truth About 'Lie to Me' (video short)
A.U.S.A. Zoe Landau
 
2007 Cámara negra. Teatro Victoria Eugenia (TV documentary short)
Herself
 
2004 Retrosexual: The 80's
 
1985 That's Dancing! (documentary)
Herself (clip from "Flashdance")
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1980s) TV commercials (Japan): Shiseido cosmetics (these ads are in Japanese and can be viewed on YouTube). See more »

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Height:

5' 8½" (1.74 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

It's been perfect. I can still ride a subway and work with great people. I can't imagine being Julia Roberts. I don't have the fortitude to withstand that kind of attention. See more »

Trivia:

18 October 2005: Gave birth to her first child, a girl. Father is Beals' husband of seven years, Canadian entrepreneur Ken Dixon. See more »

Trademark:

Off-the-shoulder sweatshirt that she accidentally created in her movie Flashdance. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius