Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner made her Off-Broadway debut in 1977 in Michael Zetter’s play ‘Mister T’ at the Soho Repertory Theatre, quickly followed by her Broadway debut the same year in Albert Innaurato’s ‘Gemini.’ Her television career commenced in 1978 with a role in ‘The Doctors’ before achieving widespread acclaim for her film debut as Matty Walker in ‘Body Heat’ (1981), establishing her as a powerful cinematic presence. She solidified her leading lady status with performances in ‘The Man with Two Brains’ (1983), earning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in ‘Romancing the Stone’ (1984) and a second Golden Globe for Best Actress for ‘Prizzi’s Honor’ (1985). Turner’s versatility earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in ‘Peggy Sue Got Married’ (1986). Demonstrating her diverse talent, Turner lent her distinctive voice to the iconic character Jessica Rabbit in the critically acclaimed animated-live action hybrid ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ (1988).

Her commitment to storytelling extended to literature with the publication of her memoir, ‘Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles,’ in 2008, offering insights into her storied career. More recently, Kathleen Turner garnered critical attention for her recurring role in the Netflix series ‘The Kominsky Method,’ appearing between 2019 and 2021. Throughout her acclaimed career, she has also been a vocal advocate for significant social causes, actively supporting organizations such as Planned Parenthood and Amnesty International, underscoring her profound commitment beyond the screen and stage.