Glenn Close

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Characters played by Glenn Close

Patty Hewes — Damages (2007)

Head of the ruthless law firm Hewes & Associates. A brilliant but highly unethical attorney who dominates the series across five seasons, pursuing high-stakes cases against figures like Arthur Frobisher, Daniel Purcell, and Louis Tobin. Her manipulative tactics, complex maternal relationship with son Michael, and intense, adversarial mentorship of Ellen Parsons drive the narrative. She repeatedly crosses legal and moral boundaries to win, ultimately facing consequences that reshape her life and legacy.

Kala — Tarzan (1999)

Compassionate female ape who adopts and raises Tarzan as her own son.

Nova Prime — Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Leader of the Nova Corps.

Irani Rael — Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Nova Prime and leader of the Nova Corps

Ginny — Back in Action (2025)

Emily's estranged mother and former MI6 sniper. Hides the ICS Key in her estate, fights off Volka operatives, and assists the family in pursuing Chuck. Reconciles with Emily at the end.

Marjan Montazeri — Tehran (2020)

Marjan Montazeri is a British psychotherapist who also works as a local Mossad agent. She helps Tamar Rabinyan escape from the hospital and later treats Faraz Kamali’s wife after her abduction and release. Her covert role links Tamar’s operation to Faraz’s personal crisis, and she is later poisoned and reported dead during the investigation.

Martha Delacroix — Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

Community leader entangled in the third case.

Alberta Jackson — The Deliverance (2024)

Ebony's terminally ill mother who recently converts to Christianity. Secretly supported by Ebony, she is tragically killed by her possessed grandson Dre after a burning crucifix signals the demon's escalation.

Cruella de Vil — 101 Dalmatians (1996)

Vain, ruthless fashion designer obsessed with acquiring Dalmatian pelts for her coat.

Gutless — Hook (1991)

Cowardly pirate crewman.

Ferula Trueba — The House of the Spirits (1993)

Esteban's unmarried sister, devoted to her brother and resentful of Clara. She manages the household until her obsessive love leads Esteban to banish her; she dies alone and embittered.

Alexandra "Alex" Forrest — Fatal Attraction (1987)

Publishing company editor who begins an obsessive affair with Dan. After rejection, she escalates to stalking, property damage, and psychological terror. She kidnaps Dan's daughter, attacks both Dan and his wife with a knife, and is ultimately shot dead by Beth.

Career Overview

Glenn Close has 183 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Sarah, Plain and Tall Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include LA BOLA NEGRA, Damages, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. 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
183
Birth Date
1947-03-19
Birth Place
Greenwich, Connecticut, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q372311), public domain (CC0).