How old is Glenn Close?

Glenn Close is 79 years old (born March 19, 1947).

Is Glenn Close still alive?

Yes, Glenn Close is still alive as of 2026, aged 79.

Where is Glenn Close from?

Glenn Close is from Greenwich, Connecticut, USA, United States.

What generation is Glenn Close?

Glenn Close is a Baby Boomer, born in 1947.

Glenn Close

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Glenda Veronica Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress. In a career spanning over five decades on screen and stage, she has received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for eight Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Grammy Awards. She was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.

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Born

Years in career61 years active

March 19th, 1947

Birthplace

Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Baby Boomer

Career

61 years

Region

North America

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How Glenn Close compares to other Actors

🎂Glenn Close is 26 years older than the average Actor

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Facts about Glenn Close

Did you know?

Did you know that Glenn Close's childhood was significantly impacted by her family's involvement with the controversial Moral Re-Armament movement for 15 years?

5 Lesser-known facts

Spent formative years (age 7-22) living in communal settings as part of the controversial Moral Re-Armament group.
Traveled internationally as a singer with the "Up With People" musical outreach group, affiliated with Moral Re-Armament.
Her Broadway debut was in 1974 in William Congreve's play "Love for Love" at the Helen Hayes Theatre.
She voiced Kala, Tarzan's adoptive mother, in Disney's animated "Tarzan" (1999) and its subsequent sequels.
Co-founded the non-profit organization BringChange2Mind in 2010 to fight the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Career highlight

While known for iconic film roles like Alex Forrest in "Fatal Attraction" and Marquise de Merteuil in "Dangerous Liaisons," Close has an equally illustrious stage career. She has won three Tony Awards, including Best Actress in a Play for "The Real Thing" and "Death and the Maiden," solidifying her status as a formidable theatrical presence.

Legacy

Glenn Close is celebrated for her powerful, versatile performances that often portray complex, strong-willed women, leaving an indelible mark on both stage and screen as one of her generation's most acclaimed actresses.