Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Writer, Film actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Edwin Sherin (1975)
Children
1 child: Jace Alexander
Education
Beaver Country Day School, Sarah Lawrence College
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָה)
Popularity
Tier B -- 21,011 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 47 years (1970-2017)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 30
Year context
Born in 1939 -- World War II begins as Germany invades Poland; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1939 →
F. Murray Abraham →DROPTHE GOOD_
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Elite
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
36
Sustainability
100
Cultural Uplift
41
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Filmography (23)
AWARDS (10)
B
Radcliffe Medal
2013
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
2005
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
2005
WON
B
Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
1996
WON
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Jane Alexander (born October 28, 1939) is an American actress, author, and former director of the National Endowment for the Arts. Although perhaps best known for playing the female lead in The Great White Hope on both stage and screen, Alexander has played a wide array of roles in both theater and film, and has committed herself to a variety of charitable causes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jane Alexander?
Jane Alexander is 86 years old, born on .
Where was Jane Alexander born?
Jane Alexander was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Jane Alexander been in?
Jane Alexander has 23 credits in our database. Notable titles include Three Christs (2017), The Good Fight (2017), The Good Wife (2009), The Unborn (2009), Gigantic (2008).
What is Jane Alexander known for?
Jane Alexander is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jane Alexander (born October 28, 1939) is an American actress, author, and former director of the National Endowment for the…
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