Glenn Close is an American actress, known for her versatility across stage, film, and television. She began her career on the Broadway stage, winning three Tony Awards for her performances, including those in the musical *Sunset Boulevard* and the play *The Real Thing*. Her film debut in the 1980s earned her immediate Academy Award nominations for *The World According to Garp*, *The Big Chill*, and *The Natural*. Her fame was solidified with iconic roles such as the obsessive Alex Forrest in *Fatal Attraction* and the manipulative Marquise de Merteuil in *Dangerous Liaisons*, which earned her further nominations. Among her most popular characters is Cruella de Vil in *101 Dalmatians*. On television, she received critical acclaim for the series *Damages*, for which she won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Throughout her career, she has received eight Academy Award nominations, a record for an actress without a win. Her accolades include three Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and three Tony Awards.