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Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner

Actress
72 years (Jun 19, 1954)Springfield, Missouri, USA
Known for
  1. 1984 Joan Wilderin Romancing the Stone
  2. 1989 Barbara Rosein The War of the Roses
  3. 1994 Beverly Sutphinin Serial Mom
Owner of a deep, unmistakable voice, Kathleen Turner burst into Hollywood as a symbol of sensuality with her role as Matty Walker in the neo-noir 'Body Heat'. An American actress of great versatility, she strung together hits in the eighties like the romantic adventure 'Romancing the Stone', the black comedy 'Prizzi's Honor', and 'The War of the Roses', and earned an Oscar nomination for 'Peggy Sue Got Married'. Her work includes the voice of Jessica Rabbit in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and memorable television roles, such as Chandler's cross-dressing father in 'Friends'. A two-time Golden Globe winner, her register combines biting irony, elegance, and a singular dramatic intensity.
Known for
  1. 1984 Joan Wilderin Romancing the Stone
  2. 1989 Barbara Rosein The War of the Roses
  3. 1994 Beverly Sutphinin Serial Mom
Owner of a deep, unmistakable voice, Kathleen Turner burst into Hollywood as a symbol of sensuality with her role as Matty Walker in the neo-noir 'Body Heat'. An American actress of great versatility, she strung together hits in the eighties like the romantic adventure 'Romancing the Stone', the black comedy 'Prizzi's Honor', and 'The War of the Roses', and earned an Oscar nomination for 'Peggy Sue Got Married'. Her work includes the voice of Jessica Rabbit in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and memorable television roles, such as Chandler's cross-dressing father in 'Friends'. A two-time Golden Globe winner, her register combines biting irony, elegance, and a singular dramatic intensity.
Movies: 48 titles
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Nevatars
Kooks (voice)
★ 9.3
2026
Joan's Teeth
Joan
2026
Animal Farm
Benjamin (voice)
★ 6.3
2026
The Long Game
Mariah McKay
★ 5.2
2025
White House Plumbers
Dita Beard
★ 6.2
2023Season 1
The Estate
Aunt Hilda Beauchamp
★ 5.4
2022
The Swearing Jar
Bev
★ 6.4
2022
The Kominsky Method
Roz
★ 7.5
2019–2021
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings
Miss Mary Shaw
★ 7.1
2019Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kathleen Turner and where are they from?
Kathleen Turner is 72 years old, born on June 19, 1954 in Springfield, Missouri, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kathleen Turner?
Kathleen Turner is best known for roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Marley & Me, Monster House.
How many movies has Kathleen Turner been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Kathleen Turner has appeared in 46 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Kathleen Turner's first movie?
The career of Kathleen Turner began with Body Heat (1981).
What is Kathleen Turner's most recent movie or series?
Kathleen Turner's most recent release is Nevatars, which premiered on September 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Kathleen Turner appeared in?
On television, Kathleen Turner has appeared in Rick and Morty, The Simpsons, Friends, Family Guy.
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Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner
1954-06-19 · Springfield, Missouri, USA

Mary Kathleen Turner (born June 19, 1954) is an American actress. Known for her distinctive deep, husky voice, she receives two Golden Globes and nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy, and two Tony Awards.

After debuting both off and on Broadway in 1977, followed by her television debut as Nola Dancy Aldrich on the NBC soap opera The Doctors (1978–1979), Turner rose to prominence with her portrayal of Matty Walker in Body Heat (1981), which brought her a reputation as a sex symbol. She worked solidly throughout the 1980s in films such as The Man with Two Brains (1983), Crimes of Passion, Romancing the Stone (both 1984), Prizzi's Honor, The Jewel of the Nile (both 1985), Switching Channels, The Accidental Tourist (both 1988), and The War of the Roses (1989). For her portrayal of the title character in Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), Turner was nominated for the 1987 Academy Award for Best Actress. Subsequent credits include V.I. Warshawski (1991), Serial Mom (1994), Baby Geniuses, The Virgin Suicides (both 1999), Beautiful (2000), Marley & Me (2008), and Dumb and Dumber To (2014).

Outside film, Turner guest-starred as Sue Collini on Showtime's Californication (2009) and Roz Volander on Netflix's The Kominsky Method (2019–2021). She also played Charles Bing, the drag queen father of Chandler Bing, on the seventh season of Friends (2001). Turner's voice work includes Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and Constance in Monster House (2006), as well as characters on television series such as The Simpsons, Family Guy, King of the Hill, and Rick and Morty.

In addition to her work on stage and screen, Turner has taught acting classes at New York University.

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