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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Missouri State University, Arkansas State University
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < German
Popularity
Tier C -- 16,381 Wikipedia views/month
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Tess Harper is known for acting.
Born in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, USA (age 75).
Tess Harper has 24 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (24)
Biography
Tessie Jean "Tess" Harper (née Washam; born August 15, 1950) is an American actress. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her first film role in 1983's Tender Mercies, and for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1986 film Crimes of the Heart. Her other film appearances include Flashpoint (1984), Ishtar (1987), Far North (1988), and No Country for Old Men (2007). She also had a recurring role on the first three seasons of Breaking Bad (2008–2010).
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How old is Tess Harper?
Tess Harper is 75 years old, born on .
Where was Tess Harper born?
Tess Harper was born in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, USA.
What movies or shows has Tess Harper been in?
Tess Harper has 24 credits in our database. Notable titles include American Outlaws (2023), Rosebud Lane (2023), The Evening Hour (2021), El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019), Hello, My Name Is Frank (2015).
What is Tess Harper known for?
Tess Harper is primarily known as an actor. Tessie Jean "Tess" Harper (née Washam; born August 15, 1950) is an American actress. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting…
Where can I find more information about Tess Harper?
You can find more about Tess Harper on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.