Biography
Who is Anne Archer?
Early life and background
Anne Archer was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of actors Marjorie Lord and John Archer. Her stepfather was the Los Angeles banker Harry Volk.
After finishing her studies at Pitzer College in 1968, she began her professional path. Her first performance was as Ramona in the Ramona Pageant located in Hemet, California.
Career highlights
Anne Archer entered the film industry with her debut in the 1972 movie The Honkers. She was named Miss Golden Globe in 1971. Throughout the 1970s, she appeared in several productions including Trackdown and Good Guys Wear Black. She also performed in the 1978 film Paradise Alley alongside Sylvester Stallone.
In 1987, she played Beth in the thriller Fatal Attraction. This role earned her nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe. She later won a Golden Globe and a Volpi Cup for her work in the 1993 film Short Cuts.
Her filmography also includes Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger, both featuring Harrison Ford. In the 2000s, she appeared in films like Man of the House and Lullaby. She also performed on stage in the West End production of The Graduate in 2001.
Family and personal life
In 1969, Anne married William Davis, and they had a son named Tommy Davis. They divorced in 1977. She later married Terry Jastrow in 1979, with whom she had a son named Jeffrey Tucker Jastrow.
Anne Archer has been a member of the Church of Scientology since 1975. Between 1982 and 1986, she worked as a spokeswoman for Applied Scholastics. In 1991, she shared her personal experiences regarding abortion in the book The Choices We Made.
Birthday and age
Anne Archer was born on August 24, 1947, which makes Anne 79 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Anne shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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