**Anne Archer** is an American actress known for her versatility and for often portraying strong, dignified female characters.

She is most famous for her role in **"Fatal Attraction"** (1987), where she portrayed the betrayed wife Beth Gallagher, a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She further cemented her fame by playing Cathy Ryan, Jack Ryan's wife, in two film adaptations of Tom Clancy's novels: **"Patriot Games"** (1992) and **"Clear and Present Danger"** (1994).

Her acting style is characterized by a composed and convincing presence, often in roles as a woman capable of facing great adversity with integrity and resilience, even when not at the center of the main action. Her career also includes films such as **"Short Cuts"** (1993) and **"The Art of War"** (2000).