From Barnum to Sunset Boulevard: Look Back at Glenn Close on the Stage

Stage and screen star Glenn Close celebrates her birthday March 19.

Close made her Broadway debut as Angelica in Love for Love in 1974. In the time since, she has earned Tony Awards for her roles in Sunset Boulevard, Death and the Maiden, and The Real Thing. She was last seen on Broadway reprising her role as Norma Desmond in the 2017 revival of Sunset Boulevard.

In addition to her stage work, Close is a seven-time Oscar Award nominee, known for her work in films such as Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Wife. She is presently nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Hillbilly Elegy.

From Barnum to Sunset Boulevard: Look Back at Glenn Close On Broadway

Benefactors_Broadway_Production_Photo_1985_ Mary Beth Hurt & Glenn Close_HR.jpg — From Barnum to Sunset Boulevard: Look Back at Glenn Close On Broadway

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Love_For_Love_Broadway_Production_Photo_1974 — Glenn Close in *Love For Love*

The_Crucifer_of_Blood_Broadway_Production_Photo_1978_HR — Timothy Landfield, Glenn Close, and Paxton Whitehead in *The Crucifer of Blood*

Rex_Broadway_Production_Photo_1976_Glenn Close_Michael John_Nicol Williamson_Penny Fuller_Martha Danielle_HR — Glenn Close, Michael John, Nicol Williamson, Penny Fuller, and Martha Danielle in *Rex*

Rex_Broadway_Production_Photo_1976_Penny Fuller_Glenn Close_Michael John_HR — Penny Fuller, Glenn Close, and Michael John in *Rex*

Rex_Broadway_Production_Photo_1976_Glenn Close, Michael John, Tom Aldredge & Nicol Williamson_HR.jpg — Glenn Close, Michael John, Tom Aldredge, and Nicol Williamson in *Rex*

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From Barnum to Sunset Boulevard: Look Back at Glenn Close On Broadway

From Barnum to Sunset Boulevard: Look Back at Glenn Close On Broadway

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