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Anne Archer


 
 


Anne Archer (born August 24 1947) is an Academy Award-nominated AmericanUnited States

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Biography


Personal life

Archer was born in Los AngelesLos Angeles, California

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, CaliforniaCalifornia

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, the daughter of actors Marjorie LordMarjorie Lord

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 and John ArcherJohn Archer (actor)

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. Archer married William DavisWilliam Davis

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 in 1968, but they later divorced. In 1979, she married Terry Jastrow. Archer has two sons, one from each marriage. In 1991, Archer made the story of her past abortionAbortion Overview

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 public. She has been an activist supporter of Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood

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.

Archer is a longtime member of the Church of ScientologyChurch of Scientology

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 and a supporter of the Citizens Commission on Human RightsCitizens Commission on Human Rights

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. Her son Tom Davis is a spokesman for the church. In 1998 Anne Archer and fellow entertainers Isaac HayesFacts About Isaac Hayes

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, Chick CoreaChick Corea

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 and Haywood NelsonHaywood Nelson

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 attended the 30th anniversary of Freedom MagazineFreedom Magazine

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, the Church of ScientologyChurch of Scientology

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's investigative news journal, at the National Press Club in WashingtonWashington

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, D.C.

Career

Archer's first major film role was opposite Jon VoightJon Voight

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 in the 19701970 in film

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 film The All-American Boy. She then worked off-BroadwayOff-Broadway Overview

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 during the early 1980s. Before her breakout roles, the actress reportedly was one of the finalists for the role of Lois LaneLois Lane

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 in before it ultimately went to Margot KidderMargot Kidder

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A breakthrough role for Archer came in the 19871987 in film

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 thriller Fatal AttractionFatal Attraction

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, in which she portrayed the wife of Michael DouglasMichael Douglas

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' unfaithful character. The film earned her an Academy AwardAcademy Awards

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 nomination as Best Supporting ActressBest Supporting Actor

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. She later played the physician wife of CIA analyst Jack Ryan in two films based on Tom Clancy novels, 1992's Patriot GamesPatriot Games (film)

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and 1994's Clear and Present DangerClear and present danger

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opposite Harrison FordHarrison Ford Summary

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.

Archer also appeared in Robert Altman's 1993 film Short CutsShort Cuts

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as a woman who performs at children's parties as a clown. Not known for provocative roles, Archer accepted the leading role of Mrs. Robinson, including its nude scene, for London's West End stage production of The GraduateThe Graduate

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, for which she received outstanding reviews.

More recently Archer has appeared in recurring roles on several television shows. On The L WordThe L Word

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she plays Lenore Pieszecki, the troubled mother of Alice PieszeckiAlice Pieszecki

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; on Ghost WhispererGhost Whisperer

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she plays Beth Gordon, the mother of lead character Melinda GordonMelinda Gordon

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, and on It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

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she plays Barbara Reynolds, the self-serving, socialite mother of Dee and Dennis Reynolds and ex-wife of Frank Reynolds.

Filmography

  • The Ghosts of Girlfriends PastThe Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Overview

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  • (2009)
  • FelonFelon (film)

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  • End GameEnd Game (2006 film)

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  • Man of the HouseMan of the House (2005 comedy film) Summary

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  • The Iris Effect
  • November (2004)
  • Sophie's Mother (2004)
  • Uncle NinoUncle Nino

    Uncle Nino is a 2003 movie which deals with that unknown cinematic commodity: a family, who have lost their way, but are...
  • The Gray in Between
  • The Art of WarThe Art of War (film) Overview

    The Art of War is a Canadian/American action movie....
  • Rules of EngagementRules of Engagement (film)

    Rules of Engagement is a 2000 American movie starring Samuel L....
    (2000)
  • Dark Summer (1999)
  • Nico the UnicornNico the Unicorn Overview

    Nico the Unicorn is a family movie made in 1998, which follows the story of young Billy Hastings and his adventures with a mystica...
    (1998)
  • Mojave MoonMojave Moon

    Mojave Moon is a 1996 road movie. It stars Danny Aiello, Anne Archer, Michael Biehn, Angelina Jolie and Jack Noseworthy....
    (1996)
  • Clear and Present DangerFacts About Clear and Present Danger (film)

    Clear and Present Danger is a 1994 film directed by Phillip Noyce, based on the book of the same name by Tom Clancy....
    (1994)
  • Family Prayers (1993)
  • Short CutsShort Cuts

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    (1993)
  • Body of EvidenceBody of Evidence (film)

    Body of Evidence is a 1993 American erotic film directed by Uli Edel and written by Brad Mirman....
    (1993)
  • Patriot GamesPatriot Games (film) Overview

    Patriot Games is a film based on the novel of the same name by Tom Clancy....
    (1992)
  • Eminent DomainEminent domain

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    (1991)
  • Narrow MarginThe Narrow Margin

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    (1990)
  • Love at Large (1990)
  • Fatal AttractionFacts About Fatal Attraction

    Fatal Attraction is a 1987 thriller about a married man who has an affair with a woman who refuses to allow it end and b...
    (1987)
  • The Check Is in the Mail (1986)
  • Too Scared to ScreamFacts About Too Scared to Scream

    Too Scared to Scream is a 1985 Independent Film/Thriller/Horror movie....
    (1985)
  • The Naked FaceThe Naked Face

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    (1984)
  • Waltz Across Texas (1982)
  • Green Ice (1981)
  • Raise the Titanic!Raise the Titanic!

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    (1980)
  • Hero at LargeHero at Large Summary

    Hero at Large is a 1980 comedy film starring John Ritter and Anne Archer....
    (1980)
  • Paradise AlleyFacts About Paradise Alley

    Paradise Alley is a 1978 movie about 3 brothers who live in Hells Kitchen, NYC, during the 1940's....
    (1978)
  • Good Guys Wear BlackGood Guys Wear Black

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    (1978)
  • LifeguardLifeguard (film)

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    (1976)
  • TrackdownTrackdown

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    (1976)
  • The Log of the Black Pearl (1975)
  • The Mark of ZorroThe Mark of Zorro

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    (1974)
  • The All American Boy (1973)
  • Cancel My Reservation (1972)
  • The Honkers (1972)

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