Jessica Harper
Jessica Harper (born October 10, 1949 in Chicago , Illinois ) is an American actress , singer and author .
biography
Jessica Harper made her stage debut as an actress in 1969 at the Biltmore Theater in New York City in the musical Hair . She has appeared in numerous films and is best known for her roles in Phantom in Paradise (1974), Suspiria (1977, leading actress) and Shock Treatment (1981). She was also used by Woody Allen in The Last Night of Boris Grushenko (1975) and Stardust Memories (1980).
In 1989 she married Tom Rothman and started a family. She was rarely seen in films or only in minor supporting roles. Instead, she focused on new careers as a nursery rhyme singer and children's book author. Her first album was released in 1994 with the title A Wonderful Life . Harper also sings on later works with her two daughters Nora and Elizabeth. In 1999 her first children's book ( I Forgot My Shoes ) was published. She wrote other books together with her sister Lindsay Harper duPont.
Filmography (selection)
- 1974: Phantom of the Paradise ( Phantom of the Paradise )
- 1975: Boris Grushenko's last night
- 1975: close-ups ( inserts )
- 1977: Suspiria
- 1979: Leadsville Nights ( The Evictors )
- 1980: Stardust Memories
- 1981: Shock Treatment
- 1981: Dance in the Clouds ( Pennies from Heaven )
- 1982: A Daredevil in New York ( My Favorite Year )
- 1985: Dream of Secrets ( When Dreams come true )
- 1986: Imagemaker - In the center of power ( The Imagemaker )
- 1988: Blue Iguana or The coffin is sky blue ( The blue Iguana )
- 1989: The Bucklige Schlitzohr ( Big Man on Campus )
- 1993: Mr. Wonderful
- 1995: Safe
- 1996: Run Off ( Boys )
- 2002: Minority Report
- 2018: Suspiria
Children's books (selection)
- 1999 - with Kathy Osborn (illustrations): I forgot my Shoes
- 2000 - with Lindsay Harper Dupont (Ill.): I'm not going to chase the Cat today
- 2001 - with Lindsay Harper Dupont (Ill.): Nora's Room
- 2002 - with Lindsay Harper Dupont (Ill.): Lizzie's Do's and Dont's
- 2004 - with Lindsay Harper Dupont (Ill.): Lizzie's Ups and Downs. Not on Ordinary School Day
- 2004 - with G. Brian Karas (Ill.): I Like Where I Am
- 2004 - with Tara Calahan King (Ill.): Four Boys Named Jordan
- 2008 - with G. Brian Karas (Ill.): A Place Called Kindergarten
Discography
- 1994 - A Wonderful Life
- 1995 - Not a traditional Christmas
- 1996 - Nora's Room
- 1998 - 40 winks
- 2000 - Rhythm in my Shoes
- 2001 - Inside out
- 2004 - Hey, Picasso
Web links
- Jessica Harper in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- official homepage
- Jessica Harper at filmreference.com (English)
- Jessica Harper in the German dubbing file
Individual evidence
- ↑ Jessica Harper, biography fuknreferences.com, accessed September 28, 2018
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Harper, Jessica |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American actress, singer and writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 10, 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chicago , Illinois , United States |