Jill Clayburgh
Jill Clayburgh | |
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Clayburgh in Griffin and Phoenix (1976) | |
| Born | April 30, 1944 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 2010 (aged 66) Lakeville, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Education | Sarah Lawrence College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1968–2010 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Lily Rabe |
| Relatives | Jim Clayburgh (brother) |
Jill Clayburgh (April 30, 1944 – November 5, 2010) was an American actress known for her work in theater, television, and cinema. She received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her breakthrough role in Paul Mazursky's comedy drama An Unmarried Woman (1978). She received a second consecutive Academy Award nomination for Starting Over (1979) as well as four Golden Globe nominations for her film performances, and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her television work.
Clayburgh was a member of the Writers and Artists for Peace in the Middle East, a pro-Israel group. In 1984, she signed a letter protesting German arms sales to Saudi Arabia.