Jennifer Jason Leigh is an American actor best known for playing Stacy Hamilton in the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
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Best Known For:The film Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Breakthrough:Starred as Stacy Hamilton in the hit teen comedy-drama film Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982
10 Quick Facts About Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Full Name: Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Fast Times at Ridgemont High
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1962
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Rohmer Emmanuel Baumbach
- Popular As: Jennifer Leigh Morrow
Jennifer Jason Leigh Age
Jennifer Jason Leigh is about 64 years old as of 2026. Jennifer Jason Leigh was born in 1962.
Jennifer Jason Leigh Height
Jennifer Jason Leigh stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 160 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Palisades High School and Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
- Palisades High School
- Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
- Field of Study: Acting
Rise to Fame
Jennifer Jason Leigh rose to prominence for her role in the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Hateful Eight, and Single White Female.
Television
- TV Show: Atypical (Elsa Gardner, 2017-2021) — Main role on Netflix comedy-drama series
Film
- Film: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Stacy Hamilton, 1982) — Breakout teenage role in coming-of-age comedy classic
- Film: The Hateful Eight (Daisy Domergue, 2015) — Directed by Quentin Tarantino; earned Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress
- Film: Single White Female (Hedra Carlson, 1992) — Psychological thriller
- Film: Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (Dorothy Parker, 1994) — Golden Globe-nominated performance
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — The Hateful Eight
- Golden Globe Nomination for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture — Hollywood Foreign Press Association — The Hateful Eight
Jennifer Jason Leigh Family & Relationships
Jennifer Jason Leigh is divorced. She has 1 child, Rohmer Emmanuel Baumbach.
- Father: Vic Morrow
- Mother: Barbara Turner
- Siblings:
- Carrie Ann Morrow
- Mina Badie
- Children:
- Rohmer Emmanuel Baumbach (2010)
Lesser Known Facts
- Daughter of actor Vic Morrow and screenwriter Barbara Turner, she changed her surname to Leigh in honor of family friend Jason Robards.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Popular As: Jennifer Leigh Morrow
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 5, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: February 5
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 3 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Vic Morrow
- Mother: Barbara Turner
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Rohmer Emmanuel Baumbach
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Vic Morrow (Parent • Father)
- Barbara Turner (Parent • Mother)
- Noah Baumbach (Spouse • Former Husband (m. 2005–2013))
- Rohmer Emmanuel Baumbach (Child • Son)
- Carrie Ann Morrow (Sibling)
- Mina Badie (Sibling • Half-sister)
