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Cherry Jones
Actor
Born November 21, 1956 in Paris, Tennessee, United States (70 years old)
Theatre
Cherry Jones is an American actress. She started her career in theater as a founding member of the American Repertory Theater in 1980 before transitioning into film and television. Celebrated for her dynamic roles on stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for an Olivier Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
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Career Trajectory
Cherry Jones began her professional career as a founding member of the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge in 1980, establishing herself as a classically trained ensemble player before making her Broadway debut in 1987. Her breakthrough came with her Tony-winning performance as Catherine Sloper in *The Heiress* (1995), followed by a second Tony for her shattering portrayal of Sister Aloysius in *Doubt* (2005), performances that revealed her as one of America's finest dramatic actresses. Since then, she has sustained a remarkable dual career in theatre and television, earning three Emmy Awards for guest roles in prestige dramas while continuing to command major Broadway and regional stages with undiminished authority.
Career Highlight
Two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Play: *The Heiress* (1995) and *Doubt* (2005); three-time Primetime Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (*24*, 2009) and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (*The Handmaid's Tale*, 2019; *Succession*, 2020)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1956 · Paris, Tennessee, United States
- Active since
- 1995
Training & Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Engagements
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Career Arc
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1956Born in Paris, Tennessee, United States
1995Two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Play: The Heiress
2005Doubt
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