Glenne Headly

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Characters played by Glenne Headly

Karen — Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)

Karen is Lola's mother, who struggles with Lola's dramatic behavior after the family moves to New Jersey. She removes Lola's allowance, preventing her from easily buying concert tickets and clothes, but later encourages her before the school performance and finally calls her by the nickname Lola, marking a warmer understanding between them.

Margarite — Just Getting Started (2017)

A blonde resident who invites herself into Duke's villa upon his arrival. She reminds him about the scheduled poker night before he is distracted by Roberta.

Elmira Boot Johnson — Lonesome Dove (1989)

July Johnson's wife, Elmira leaves Fort Smith after July departs to pursue Jake, intending to find her first husband and later reaching Nebraska. She gives birth during her travels, abandons the child with Clara, and secretly leaves again with buffalo hunters. Her journey ends when the Sioux kill her and her companions.

Angela Martello — Don Jon (2013)

Angela is Jon's mother and a member of the family-centered household that attends church together. She is immediately charmed by Barbara and shares the family's hope that the relationship will lead to marriage, then reacts with distress when Jon announces their breakup.

Zootie — Babe: Pig in the City (1998)

Pregnant chimpanzee living at the Flealands Hotel.

Bonnie Holland — The Circle (2017)

Mae's mother whose privacy is severely compromised by her daughter's decision to livestream her life twenty-four hours a day, leading to emotional distancing.

Aunt Ruth — Bastard Out of Carolina (1996)

Anney's sister who lives in a modest home. She grows close to Bone, listens to gospel music with her, and confronts her about Glen's abuse. She dies of illness shortly after Bone stays with her, marking a poignant but unresolved moment in the narrative.

Helen McCormack — A Girl Thing (2001)

Helen McCormack is an angry woman whose story centers on her relationship with her sisters, Kim and Kathy. The three sisters must learn to get along in order to receive inheritances from their deceased mother.

Janet Colgate — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)

A seemingly naive tourist and soap contest winner who is targeted by both con men. Her genuine generosity influences Lawrence's decision to stop the con. She is later revealed to be The Jackal, a master con artist who successfully swindles both men and recruits them for a final heist.

Detective Theresa Walsh — Getting Even with Dad (1994)

Theresa is a detective assigned to investigate Ray and secretly surveil him undercover. She becomes romantically attracted to Ray while getting close to him and Timmy, creating a conflict between her assignment and her feelings, but ultimately helps recover the rare coins and clear Ray.

Iris Holland — Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

Glenn Holland's wife. She initially supports his decision to teach while composing, but bears much of the responsibility for raising their deaf son and becomes distant from Glenn because of his family neglect. Their relationship is eventually repaired.

Gloria Sidell — What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)

Max's personal psychic who initially offers cryptic warnings but ultimately abandons him, providing critical financial records to the authorities out of concern.

Career Overview

Glenne Headly has 69 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently An American Girl Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Just Getting Started, Bastard Out of Carolina. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
69
Birth Date
1955-03-13
Birth Place
New London, Connecticut, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q449602), public domain (CC0).