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Glenn Close

Also Known As: "Glennie Marlas", "Shaw"
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Birthplace: Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
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Daughter of Dr. William Taliaferro Close and Elizabeth Mary Hester Close
Ex-wife of Private; Private and David Evans Shaw
Ex-partner of Private
Mother of Private
Sister of Private; Private User; Private; Private; William Duncan Close and 1 other

Occupation: Actor, Film Producer, Voice Actor, Actress, singer, producer
Managed by: Private User
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About Glenn Close

Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress and producer. "Long considered one of the great actresses of our time", according to Vanity Fair Magazine, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. Additionally, she is a seven-time Academy Award nominee, having the record for the most nominations without a win for an actress. In 2016, Close was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, and in 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.


  1. Ethnicity: White American
  2. Residence: Greenwich
  3. Residence: Manhattan
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Glenn Close's Timeline

1947
March 19, 1947
Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States