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    Jane Alexander Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Husband, Books, Net Worth, Son and Movies

    Last Updated on January 7, 2025: By Andrew

    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.

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    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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