Cherry Jones is a renowned American actress born on November 21, 1956. Her illustrious career spans over four decades, with a profound impact on the world of theatre, film, and television.
Jones' journey began in 1980 as a founding member of the American Repertory Theatre, where she laid the foundation for her future success. As her career progressed, she transitioned seamlessly into film and television, earning widespread recognition for her dynamic performances on stage and screen.
On Broadway, Jones made her debut in the 1987 play Stepping Out, followed by a string of critically acclaimed performances. Her Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Play for The Heiress in 1995 and Doubt in 2005 are a testament to her exceptional talent. Her other Tony-nominated roles include Our Country's Good in 1991, A Moon for the Misbegotten in 2000, and The Glass Menagerie in 2014. Her most recent Broadway performance was in The Lifespan of a Fact in 2018.
Jones is equally accomplished in television, with standout roles such as Barbara Layton in The West Wing and President Allison Taylor in 24. Her Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2009 for her role in 24 is a notable highlight. She also received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Transparent in 2015 and earned two Primetime Emmy Awards for her guest roles in The Handmaid's Tale in 2019 and Succession in 2020.
Jones' filmography boasts a diverse range of roles, including The Horse Whisperer (1998),Erin Brockovich (2000),Signs (2002),The Village (2004),Amelia (2009),The Beaver (2011),A Rainy Day in New York (2019),and The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021).
