Jill Clayburgh | |
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Clayburgh in Griffin and Phoenix (1976) | |
Born | New York City, U.S. | April 30, 1944
Died | November 5, 2010 Lakeville, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 66)
Education | Sarah Lawrence College |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1968–2010 |
Spouse | |
Children | 2, including Lily Rabe |
Relatives | Jim Clayburgh (brother) |
Jill Clayburgh (April 30, 1944 – November 5, 2010) was an American actress known for her work in theater, television, and cinema. She received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her breakthrough role in Paul Mazursky's comedy drama An Unmarried Woman (1978). She also received a second consecutive Academy Award nomination for Starting Over (1979) as well as four Golden Globe nominations for her film performances.