Jodie Foster - Actress, Filmmaker
Age: 63
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Actress, Filmmaker
Jodie Foster is an American actress, director, and filmmaker widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and influential actors of her generation.
She began her career as a child model and actress, rising to international prominence at age 13 for her Oscar-nominated role as a young prostitute in Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver" (1976).
As an adult, she successfully transitioned to complex leading roles, winning two Academy Awards for Best Actress for her performances in "The Accused" (1988) and as FBI agent Clarice Starling in "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991).
Her filmography spans over six decades and includes major films like "Freaky Friday" (1976), "Contact" (1997), "Panic Room" (2002), and "Nyad" (2023), as well as a recent, acclaimed performance in the TV series "True Detective: Night Country" (2024).
Beyond acting, Foster is also an accomplished director, having helmed films such as "Little Man Tate" (1991), "Home for the Holidays" (1995), and "Money Monster" (2016). She is known for her intelligence and studied literature at Yale University, graduating with honors.