Jennifer Beals - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 19, 1963 |
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| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Jennifer Beals's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Alex Owens in 'Flashdance' (1983) and as Bette Porter on 'The L Word' (2004–2009, 2019–2023). |
Intro
Jennifer Beals is an American actress and former teen model, best known for her role as Alex Owens in the 1983 film 'Flashdance.' She has also had a prominent television career, including her acclaimed performance in the series 'The L Word.'
Early Life & Background
Jennifer Beals was born to Jeanne, an elementary school teacher, and Alfred Beals, who owned grocery stores. Her father was African-American and her mother is Irish American. Beals attended the progressive Francis W. Parker School in Chicago and developed an early love for acting. She later attended Yale University, earning a B.A. in American Literature in 1987, while continuing her acting career.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Alex Owens in 'Flashdance' (1983), for which she won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture.
- Starred in 'The L Word' as Bette Porter, a groundbreaking series depicting the lives of LGBTQ women.
- Appeared in numerous films including 'Devil in a Blue Dress' (1995) and 'The Book of Eli' (2010).
- Featured in TV series such as 'Taken,' 'Proof,' and 'Swamp Thing.'
Trivia
- Beals performed many of her own scenes in 'Flashdance,' but the iconic dance sequences were primarily performed by doubles.
- She was considered for the role of Princess Leia in 'Return of the Jedi.'
- Jennifer Beals is an advocate for LGBTQ rights and has spoken at numerous events supporting the community.
FAQs
People also ask
Jennifer Beals is 62 years old.
Jennifer Beals was born the 19 December 1963.
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 19th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: Zanzibar gained independence from the United Kingdom on December 19, 1963, becoming a sovereign state.
- Day of the week: December 19th, 1963 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Dominique by The Singing Nun
- #1 UK song: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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