Jane Alexander Biography
Jane Alexander Quigley is an American actress and author well known for her performance in the Broadway production, The Great White Hope. Additionally, Jane served as the chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts from 1993 to 1997.
Jane Alexander Age
Alexander is 81 years old as of 2020, she was born on October 28, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. She celebrates her birthday every October 28th of every year and her birth sign is Scorpio. Jane will be turning 82 years old on October 28, 2021.
Jane Alexander Height
Alexander stands at a height of 5ft 7.5inches(1.71m).
Jane Alexander Weight
Alexander weighs 140pounds(63kgs).
Jane Alexander Education
Alexander is a graduate of Beaver Country Day School. Also, Jane joined Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville. Additionally, Jane has studied mathematics. Alexander studied her junior school education at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Jane Alexander Parents
Jane’s parents are Ruth Elizabeth née Pearson), a nurse, and Thomas B. Quigley, an orthopedic surgeon. It is also not known if she has any siblings.
We will update this section once this information is available.
Jane Alexander Husband
Jane’s first husband was Robert Alexander and together they were blessed with two children. Robert and Jane tied the knot in 1962 but later divorced in 1974. In 1975, Jane got married to Edwin Sherin but he died in 2017. While Jane was married to Edwin they were blessed with three sons, Tony, Geoffry, and Jon.
Jane Alexander Son, Jace Alexander
Jace Alexander was born in 1964. Jane and Robert Alexander’s son, Jace Alexander is an American director and actor. Jace has appeared on stage in I’m Not Rappaport, Six Degrees of Separation, and the Stephen Sondheim musical Assassins where he portrayed, Lee Harvey Oswald.
Jace is married to his wife, an actress, Maddie Corman, and together they are blessed with three children. He is 56 years old as of 2020, he was born on April 7, 1964, in New York City, New York, United States.
Jane Alexander Net Worth
Alexander has an estimated net worth of $10 million as of 2020. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress. Through his various sources of income, Jane has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Jane Alexander Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jane:
Jane Alexander Wiki
- Full Names: Jane Alexander Quigley
- Popular As: Jane Alexander
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Updating
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Jane Alexander Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 81 years(2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: October 28, 1939
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Birthday: October 28
Jane’s Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Updating
- Height / How Tall?: 5ft 7.5inches(1.71m
- Weight: 63kgs(140lbs)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Grey
- Shoe Size: Updating
- Dress Size: Updating
- Breast Size: Updating
- Waist Size: Updating
- Hip Size: Updating
Jane Alexander Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Thomas B. Quigley
- Mother: Ruth Elizabeth (née Pearson)
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Updating
- Marital Status: Single
- Ex-Husband/Spouse: Edwin Sherin(1975- 2017) and Robert Alexander(1962 – 1974)
- Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Four
Jane Alexander Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $10 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actress
Jane’s House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Jane Alexander Actress
Alexander began shinning in acting came in 1967 when she played Eleanor Backman in the original production of Howard Sackler’s The Great White Hope at Arena Stage in Washington, DC. Like her co-star, James Earl Jones, she went on to play the part both on Broadway (1968), winning a Tony Award for her performance, and in the film version (1970), which earned her an Oscar nomination.
The play The Time of Your Life was revived on March 17, 1972, at the Huntington Hartford Theater in Los Angeles with Alexander, Henry Fonda, Gloria Grahame, Lewis J. Stadlen, Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Thompson, Strother Martin, Richard X. Slattery, and Pepper Martin among the cast with Edwin Sherin directing.
Alexander portrayed Eleanor Roosevelt in two television productions, Eleanor and Franklin (1976) and Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977); she also played FDR’s mother, Sara Delano Roosevelt, in HBO’s Warm Springs (2005) with Kenneth Branagh and Cynthia Nixon, a role which garnered her an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Jane Alexander Books
- Spirit of the Home: How to Make Your Home a Sanctuary
- The Energy Secret
- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living
- A User’s Guide to Make-Believe
- The Smudging and Blessings Book
- Wild Things, Wild Places
- The Natural Year
- The Last Treasure Hunt
- Five-Minute Healer
- The Energy Secret
- Detox Plan: Clearing Your Body, Mind, and Emotions
- The Original Bluefish Cook Book
- Rituals for Sacred Living
- The Weekend Healer: More Than a Dozen 3-day Plans to Relax, Relieve Stress and Re-Energize
- Mind, Body, Spirit: A Complete Guide to Holistic Therapies
- Spike, the Black Wolf
- Wellbeing and Mindfulness
- New Ghost
- The Smudge
- Science power 10. Teacher’s Resource Binder
Jane Alexander Movies and TV Shows
Movies
1970
- The Great White Hope as Eleanor Backman
1971
- A Gunfight as Nora Tenneray
1972
- The New Centurions as Dorothy Fehler
1976
- All the President’s Men as Judy Hoback Miller
1978
- The Betsy as Alicia Hardeman
1979
- Kramer vs. Kramer as Margaret Phelps
1980
- Brubaker as Lillian Gray
1982
- Night Crossing as Doris Strelzyk
1983
- Testament as Carol Wetherly
1984
- City Heat as Addy
1987
- Sweet Country as Anna
- Square Dance as Janelle King
1989
- Glory as Sarah Blake Sturgis Shaw
1999
- The Cider House Rules as Nurse Edna
2002
- Sunshine State as Delia Temple
- The Ring as Dr. Grasnik
2006
- Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus as Gertrude Nemerov
2007
- Feast of Love as Esther Stevenson
2008
- Gigantic as Mrs. Weathersby
2009
- The Unborn as Sofi Kozma
- Terminator Salvation as Virginia
2011
- Dream House as Dr. Greeley
2013
- Mr. Morgan’s Last Love as Joan Morgan
2017
- Three Christs as Dr. Abraham
TV Shows
1969
- N.Y.P.D.
- Adam-12 as Flo the Records Clerk
1972
- Welcome Home, Johnny Bristol as Anne Palmer
1973
- Miracle on 34th Street as Karen Walker
1974
- This Is the West That Was as Sarah Shaw
1975
- Death Be Not Proud as Frances Gunther
1976
- Eleanor and Franklin as Eleanor Roosevelt, age 18–60
1977
- Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years as Eleanor Roosevelt
- A Circle of Children as Mary MacCracken
1978
- A Question of Love as Barbara Moreland
- Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II as Mary MacCracken
1980
- Playing for Time as Alma Rose
1981
- Dear Liar as Mrs. Patrick Campbell
1982
- In the Custody of Strangers as Sandy Caldwell
1984
- When She Says No as Nora Strangis
- Calamity Jane as Martha Jane “Calamity Jane” Canary
1985
- Malice in Wonderland as Hedda Hopper
1986
- Blood & Orchids as Doris Ashley
1987
- In Love and War as Sybil Stockdale
1988
- A Friendship in Vienna as Hannah Dournenvald
- Open Admissions as Ginny Carlsen
1990
- Daughter of the Streets as Peggy Ryan
1991
- A Marriage: Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz as Georgia O’Keeffe
1992
- Stay the Night as Blanche Kettman
1993
- New Year as Elsie Robertson
2000
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Regina Mulroney
2001
- Jenifer as Marilyn Estess
- Bitter Winter
2004
- Freedom: A History of Us as Jane Addams
- Carry Me Home as Mrs. Gortimer
2005
- Warm Springs as Sara Delano Roosevelt
2006
- The Way as Helen Warden
2007
- Tell Me You Love Me as Dr. May Foster
2008
- Louisa May Alcott as Ednah Cheney
2011
- Deck the Halls as Nora Regan Reilly
2011–2015
- The Good Wife as Judge Suzanne Morris
2011
- William & Catherine: A Royal Romance as Queen Elizabeth II
2013–2014
- The Blacklist as Diane Fowler
2013
- Forgive Me as Bookie
2014
- The Divide as Elizabeth
2014–2016
- Elementary as C.
2015
- The Book of Negroes as Maria Witherspoon
- Forever as Nora Morgan
2017–2018
- The Good Fight as Judge Suzanne Morris
2019
- Modern Love as Margot
2020
- Tales From The Loop as Klara
Frequently Asked Questions About Jane Alexander
Who is Jane Alexander?
Jane is an acclaimed actress and author who gained extensive recognition for her performance in the Broadway production, The Great White Hope.
How old is Jane Alexander?
Jane is an American national born on October 28, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
How tall is Jane Alexander?
Jane stands at a height of 5ft 7.5inches(1.71m)
Is Jane Alexander married?
Jane’s first husband was Robert Alexander and together they were blessed with two children. Robert and Jane tied the knot in 1962 but later divorced in 1974. In 1975, Jane got married to Edwin Sherin but he died in 2017.
How much is Jane Alexander worth?
Jane has an approximate net worth of $10 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Jane live?
Because of security reasons, Jane has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Jane dead or alive?
Alexander is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Alexander now?
Jane Alexander Quigley is an American actress and author well known for her performance in the Broadway production, The Great White Hope. Additionally, Jane served as the chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts from 1993 to 1997.
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