Jennifer Jason Leigh
Biography
Jennifer Jason Leigh (born Jennifer Leigh Morrow; February 5, 1962) is an American actress. She began her career on television during the 1970s before making her film breakthrough in the teen film Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982). She received critical praise for her performances in Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989), Miami Blues (1990), Backdraft (1991), Single White Female (1992), and The Hudsucker Proxy (1994). She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Dorothy Parker in Mrs Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994). Leigh starred in a 1995 film written by her mother, screenwriter Barbara Turner, titled Georgia. She co-wrote and co-directed a film with Alan Cumming titled The Anniversary Party (2001). Leigh starred in the crime drama Road to Perdition (2002) and the family drama Margot at the Wedding (2007). She had a recurring role on the Showtime comedy-drama series Weeds (2009–2012). She received critical acclaim for her voice work in Charlie Kaufman's Anomalisa (2015). For her role as fugitive Daisy Domergue in The Hateful Eight (2015), she was nominated for the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. From 2017 to 2021, she starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series Atypical while featuring in the science fiction films Annihilation (2018) and Possessor (2020). She has since starred in the fifth season of the crime drama series Fargo (2023). For her stage work, Leigh was nominated for a Drama Desk award for her off-Broadway performance as Beverly Moss in Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party. Her Broadway debut occurred in 1998 when she became the replacement for the role of Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret.
Known For
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Frasier
1993
Twin Peaks
1990
King of the Hill
1997
Fargo
2014
High Potential
2024
Weeds
2005
The Waltons
1972
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
Revenge
2011
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Filmography
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest · 2009
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
· 1988
Frasier
as Estelle (voice) · 1993
Twin Peaks
as Chantal Hutchens · 1990
King of the Hill
as Amy (voice) · 1997
Fargo
as Lorraine Lyon · 2014
High Potential
as Willa Quinn · 2024
Weeds
as Jill Price-Grey · 2005
The Waltons
as Kathy Seals · 1972
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as Self · 2014
Revenge
as Kara Wallace Clarke · 2011
Superman: The Animated Series
as Cetea (voice) · 1996
The Affair
as Adeline · 2014
Hercules
as Tempest (voice) · 1998
Trapper John, M.D.
as Karen McCall · 1979
Film '72
as Self · 1971
Crime 101
as Angie · 2026
Baretta
as Marcie (as Jennifer Leigh) · 1975
Hunters
as Chava Apfelbaum · 2020
Family
as Jenny Blair · 1976
Atypical
as Elsa Gardner · 2017
All's Fair
as Cheryl Goodfader · 2025
The Hateful Eight
as Daisy Domergue · 2015
Lisey's Story
as Darla Debusher · 2021
Tracey Takes On...
as Paige Garland · 1996
Annihilation
as Dr Ventress · 2018
Where Are They Now?
as Self · 1999
HBO First Look
· 1992
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen
as Victoria · 2026
The Wonderful World of Disney
as Heather · 1954
Spawn
· 1997
Road to Perdition
as Annie Sullivan · 2002
Patrick Melrose
as Eleanor Melrose · 2018
Mission Hill
as Eunice 'Weirdie' Eulmeyer (voice) · 1999
The Machinist
as Stevie · 2004
The Spectacular Now
as Sara Keely · 2013
The Hitcher
as Nash · 1986
Night Always Comes
as Doreen · 2025
Good Time
as Corey Ellman · 2017
The Jacket
as Dr. Beth Lorenson · 2005
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
as Stacy Hamilton · 1982
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Elizabeth Whitcomb · 1951
Twitch City
as Faith · 1998
eXistenZ
as Allegra Geller · 1999
Synecdoche, New York
as Maria · 2008
Backdraft
as Jennifer Vaitkus · 1991
The Man Who Wasn't There
as Female Inmate (voice) (uncredited) · 2001
The Woman in the Window
as Jane Russell 2 · 2021
Dolores Claiborne
as Selena St. George · 1995
White Boy Rick
as Alex Snyder · 2018
Possessor
as Girder · 2020
QT8: The First Eight
as Self · 2019
Sharp Stick
as Marilyn · 2022
Amityville: The Awakening
as Joan Walker · 2017
The Hudsucker Proxy
as Amy Archer · 1994
Morgan
as Dr. Kathy Grieff · 2016
Single White Female
as Hedra 'Hedy' Carlson · 1992
Kill Your Darlings
as Naomi Ginsberg · 2013
In the Cut
as Pauline · 2003
Bastard Out of Carolina
as Anney Boatwright · 1996
Flesh + Blood
as Agnes · 1985
Awake
as Dr. Murphy · 2021
Confession
· 2026
Short Cuts
as Lois Kaiser · 1993
The Hateful Eight
as Daisy Domergue · 2019
Hey Arnold! The Movie
as Bridget (voice) · 2002
Anomalisa
as Lisa Hesselman (voice) · 2015
Hateship Loveship
as Chloe · 2014
Far Cry
Grandview, U.S.A.
as Candy Webster · 1984
Margot at the Wedding
as Pauline · 2007
Rush
as Kristen Cates · 1991
The Big Picture
as Lydia Johnson · 1989
Girls of the White Orchid
as Carol Heath · 1983
A Thousand Acres
as Caroline Cook · 1997
Last Exit to Brooklyn
as Tralala · 1989
Greenberg
as Beth (Beller's Party) · 2010
Washington Square
as Catherine Sloper · 1997
Easy Money
as Allison Capuletti · 1983
Eyes of a Stranger
as Tracy Harris · 1981
Poolman
as Susan Kerkovish · 2024
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
as Dorothy Parker · 1994
LBJ
as Lady Bird Johnson · 2017
Alex of Venice
as Maureen · 2015
Buried Alive
as Joanna Goodman · 1990
Miami Blues
as Susie Waggoner · 1990
The Men's Club
as Teensy · 1986
Inside the Actors Studio
as Self · 1994
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
as Self · 1995
Bishop
as Jillian Graves
Wrong Is Right
as Young Girl · 1982
Celebrity Naked Ambition
as Self (archive footage) · 2003
The Love Letter
as Lizzie Whitcomb · 1998
Welcome to Me
as Deb Moseley · 2015
Sister, Sister
as Lucy Bonnard · 1987
Thanks of a Grateful Nation
as Teri Small · 1998
Kansas City
as Blondie O'Hara · 1996
Skipped Parts
as Lydia Callahan · 2000
The King Is Alive
as Gina · 2000
Palindromes
as 'Mark' Aviva · 2005
The Killing of Randy Webster
as Amy Wheeler · 1981
Cinema Cinema
as Herself · 1997
The Moment
as Lee · 2013
Heart of Midnight
as Carol · 1988
Me
as Kelly · 2014
The Anniversary Party
as Sally Nash Therrian · 2001
Searching for Debra Winger
as Self (uncredited) · 2002
Crooked Hearts
as Marriet Hoffman · 1991
Jake Squared
as Sheryl · 2014
The Best Little Girl in the World
as Casey Powell · 1981
Rag Tale
as Mary Josephine 'MJ' Morton · 2005
Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?
as Andrea Fairchild · 1983
I Think I'm Having A Baby
as Laurie Mcintyre · 1981
The Quickie
as Lisa · 2001
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
as Self · 1993
Der Regisseur Uli Edel - Fakten und Fiktion
as Self · 2009
The First Time
as Bonnie Dillon · 1982
The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'
· 2006
Under Cover
as Tanille Laroux · 1987
Would You Kindly Direct Me to Hell?: The Infamous Dorothy Parker
as Self · 1994
The Spy Who Never Was
as Girl Playing with Ball (uncredited) · 1976
Sid & Judy
as Judy Garland (voice) · 2019
Georgia
as Sadie Flood · 1995
New England Toys
Easter Sunday
as Mother · 2005
None of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa
as Self · 2016
Frame by Frame: The Invisible Art of Production Designer Carol Spier
as Self · 2000
The Young Runaways
as Heather · 1978
Open
as Holly · 2014
Deep Cuts
Childstar
as Suzanne · 2004
Partners in Life
as Blossom · 1990
Angel City
as Kristy Teeter · 1980
Crossed Over
as Karla Faye Tucker · 2002
The Prom
as Lana · 1992
Picnic
as Madge Owens · 1986