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Jennifer Beals

Bio: Jennifer Beals (born December 19, 1963, height 5' 8½" (1,74 m)) is an American actress and a former teen model. She is known for her roles as Alexandra "Alex" Owens in the 1983 film Flashdance, and as Bette Porter on the Showtime drama series The L Word
Born: Thu, Dec 19 1963
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jennifer Beals is 61 years old
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Poster of Luckiest Girl Alive
Luckiest Girl Alive
Jennifer Beals was 58 in Luckiest Girl Alive as 'Lolo Vincent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2022
Poster of After
After
Jennifer Beals was 55 in After as 'Karen Gibson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 2019
Poster of The White Orchid
The White Orchid
Jennifer Beals was 54 in The White Orchid as 'Vivian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of Before I Fall
Before I Fall
Jennifer Beals was 53 in Before I Fall as 'Mrs. Kingston'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 2017
Poster of Manhattan Night
Manhattan Night
Jennifer Beals was 52 in Manhattan Night as 'Lisa Wren'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of Full Out
Full Out
Jennifer Beals was 51 in Full Out as 'Valorie Kondos-Field'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of A Wife's Nightmare
A Wife's Nightmare
Jennifer Beals was 51 in A Wife's Nightmare as 'Liz'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 2014
Poster of Cinemanovels
Cinemanovels
Jennifer Beals was 49 in Cinemanovels as 'Clementine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of A Fuller Life
A Fuller Life
Jennifer Beals was 49 in A Fuller Life as 'Self - Reader (segment "Crime Reporter")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 2013
Poster of The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
Jennifer Beals was 46 in The Night Before the Night Before Christmas as 'Angela Fox'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 2010
Poster of A Night for Dying Tigers
A Night for Dying Tigers
Jennifer Beals was 46 in A Night for Dying Tigers as 'Melanie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2010
Poster of The Book of Eli
The Book of Eli
Jennifer Beals was 46 in The Book of Eli as 'Claudia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 2010
Poster of Queen to Play
Queen to Play
Jennifer Beals was 45 in Queen to Play as 'L’Américaine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 2009
Poster of My Name Is Sarah
My Name Is Sarah
Jennifer Beals was 43 in My Name Is Sarah as 'Sarah Winston'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 28 2007
Poster of Troubled Waters
Troubled Waters
Jennifer Beals was 43 in Troubled Waters as 'FBI Agent Beck'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 2006
Poster of The Grudge 2
The Grudge 2
Jennifer Beals was 42 in The Grudge 2 as 'Trish Kimble'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 2006
Poster of Desolation Sound
Desolation Sound
Jennifer Beals was 41 in Desolation Sound as 'Elizabeth Storey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 2005
Poster of Break a Leg
Break a Leg
Jennifer Beals was 41 in Break a Leg as 'Juliet'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 2005
Poster of Catch That Kid
Catch That Kid
Jennifer Beals was 40 in Catch That Kid as 'Molly Phillips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2004
Poster of Runaway Jury
Runaway Jury
Jennifer Beals was 39 in Runaway Jury as 'Vanessa Lembeck'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 2003
Poster of They Shoot Divas, Don't They?
They Shoot Divas, Don't They?
Jennifer Beals was 38 in They Shoot Divas, Don't They? as 'Sloan McBride'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of 13 Moons
13 Moons
Jennifer Beals was 38 in 13 Moons as 'Suzi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2002
Poster of Roger Dodger
Roger Dodger
Jennifer Beals was 38 in Roger Dodger as 'Sophie'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2002
Poster of Out of Line
Out of Line
Jennifer Beals was 37 in Out of Line as 'Officer Jenny Capitanas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 2001
Poster of Feast of All Saints
Feast of All Saints
Jennifer Beals was 37 in Feast of All Saints as 'Dolly Rose'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 2001
Poster of The Anniversary Party
The Anniversary Party
Jennifer Beals was 37 in The Anniversary Party as 'Gina Taylor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 2001
Poster of Something More
Something More
Jennifer Beals was 36 in Something More as 'Lisa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 2000
Poster of Militia
Militia
Jennifer Beals was 36 in Militia as 'Julie Sanders'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 2000
Poster of Body and Soul
Body and Soul
Jennifer Beals was 36 in Body and Soul as 'Gina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2000
Poster of A House Divided
A House Divided
Jennifer Beals was 36 in A House Divided as 'Amanda Dickson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 2000
Poster of Without Malice
Without Malice
Jennifer Beals was 36 in Without Malice as 'Samantha Wilkes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying
Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying
Jennifer Beals was 36 in Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying as 'Jessica'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 1999
Poster of Wishful Thinking
Wishful Thinking
Jennifer Beals was 35 in Wishful Thinking as 'Elizabeth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 12 1999
Poster of The Last Days of Disco
The Last Days of Disco
Jennifer Beals was 34 in The Last Days of Disco as 'Nina'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1998
Poster of The Spree
The Spree
Jennifer Beals was 34 in The Spree as 'Xinia Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1998
Poster of The Prophecy II
The Prophecy II
Jennifer Beals was 34 in The Prophecy II as 'Valerie Rosales'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1998
Poster of The Twilight of the Golds
The Twilight of the Golds
Jennifer Beals was 32 in The Twilight of the Golds as 'Suzanne Stein'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1996
Poster of Four Rooms
Four Rooms
Jennifer Beals was 31 in Four Rooms as 'Angela'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1995
Poster of Let It Be Me
Let It Be Me
Jennifer Beals was 31 in Let It Be Me as 'Emily Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1995
Poster of Devil in a Blue Dress
Devil in a Blue Dress
Jennifer Beals was 31 in Devil in a Blue Dress as 'Daphne Monet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of The Search for One-eye Jimmy
The Search for One-eye Jimmy
Jennifer Beals was 30 in The Search for One-eye Jimmy as 'Ellen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1994
Poster of Dead on Sight
Dead on Sight
Jennifer Beals was 30 in Dead on Sight as 'Rebecca Darcy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1994
Poster of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Jennifer Beals was 30 in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle as 'Gertrude Benchley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1994
Poster of Caro diario
Caro diario
Jennifer Beals was 29 in Caro diario as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 12 1993
Poster of The Thief and the Cobbler
The Thief and the Cobbler
Jennifer Beals was 29 in The Thief and the Cobbler as 'Princess YumYum (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 1993
Poster of Night Owl
Night Owl
Jennifer Beals was 29 in Night Owl as 'Julia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1993
Poster of The Big Pardon 2
The Big Pardon 2
Jennifer Beals was 28 in The Big Pardon 2 as 'Joyce Ferranti'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1992
Poster of In the Soup
In the Soup
Jennifer Beals was 28 in In the Soup as 'Angelica Pena'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1992
Poster of Indecency
Indecency
Jennifer Beals was 28 in Indecency as 'Ellie Shaw'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1992
Poster of Terror Stalks the Class Reunion
Terror Stalks the Class Reunion
Jennifer Beals was 28 in Terror Stalks the Class Reunion as 'Virginia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1992
Poster of Blood and Concrete
Blood and Concrete
Jennifer Beals was 27 in Blood and Concrete as 'Mona'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1991
Poster of The Madonna and the Dragon
The Madonna and the Dragon
Jennifer Beals was 26 in The Madonna and the Dragon as 'Patty Meredith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1990
Poster of Dr. M
Dr. M
Jennifer Beals was 26 in Dr. M as 'Sonja Vogler'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1990
Poster of Sons
Sons
Jennifer Beals was 26 in Sons as 'Transvestite'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Gamble
The Gamble
Jennifer Beals was 24 in The Gamble as 'Lady Olivia Candioni'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 1988
Poster of Vampire's Kiss
Vampire's Kiss
Jennifer Beals was 24 in Vampire's Kiss as 'Rachel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1988
Poster of Split Decisions
Split Decisions
Jennifer Beals was 24 in Split Decisions as 'Barbara Uribe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1988
Poster of The Bride
The Bride
Jennifer Beals was 21 in The Bride as 'Eva'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Cinderella
Cinderella
Jennifer Beals was 21 in Cinderella as 'Cinderella'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 1985
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella
Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella
Jennifer Beals was 21 in Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella as 'Cinderella'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1985
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Jennifer Beals was 21 in That's Dancing!
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Flashdance
Flashdance
Jennifer Beals was 19 in Flashdance as 'Alex Owens'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1983
Poster of My Bodyguard
My Bodyguard
Jennifer Beals was 16 in My Bodyguard as 'Clifford's Friend (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1980
Poster of Hello Out There
Hello Out There
Jennifer Beals will be 61+ in Hello Out There as 'Judith'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Book of Boba Fett
The Book of Boba Fett
Jennifer Beals was 58+ in The Book of Boba Fett as 'Garsa Fwip'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 29 2021
Poster of Law & Order: Organized Crime
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Jennifer Beals was 57+ in Law & Order: Organized Crime as 'Cassandra Webb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of The L Word: Generation Q
The L Word: Generation Q
Jennifer Beals was 55+ in The L Word: Generation Q as 'Bette Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 2019
Poster of Swamp Thing
Swamp Thing
Jennifer Beals was 55+ in Swamp Thing as 'Lucilia Cable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of Taken
Taken
Jennifer Beals was 53+ in Taken as 'Christina Hart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 27 2017
Poster of Proof
Proof
Jennifer Beals was 51+ in Proof as 'Dr. Carolyn Tyler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 16 2015
Poster of The Night Shift
The Night Shift
Jennifer Beals was 50+ in The Night Shift as 'Dr. Syd Jennings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 27 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jennifer Beals was 50+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Jennifer Beals was 50+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Motive
Motive
Jennifer Beals was 49+ in Motive as 'Sophia Balfour'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 03 2013
Poster of The Chicago Code
The Chicago Code
Jennifer Beals was 47+ in The Chicago Code as 'Teresa Colvin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 07 2011
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Jennifer Beals was 45+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Castle
Castle
Jennifer Beals was 45+ in Castle as 'Sophia Turner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of Lie to Me
Lie to Me
Jennifer Beals was 45+ in Lie to Me as 'Zoe Landau'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 2009
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Jennifer Beals was 41+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Best Week Ever
Best Week Ever
Jennifer Beals was 40+ in Best Week Ever
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 2004
Poster of The L Word
The L Word
Jennifer Beals was 40+ in The L Word as 'Bette Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2004
Poster of Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?
Jennifer Beals was 35+ in Where Are They Now? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1999
Poster of Nothing Sacred
Nothing Sacred
Jennifer Beals was 33+ in Nothing Sacred as 'Justine Madsen Judd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Jennifer Beals was 33+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Hunger
The Hunger
Jennifer Beals was 33+ in The Hunger as 'Jane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 20 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Jennifer Beals was 32+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Jennifer Beals was 32+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Jennifer Beals was 31+ in The Outer Limits as 'Robin Dysart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Jennifer Beals was 29+ in Frasier as 'Dr. Anne Ranberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of 2000 Malibu Road
2000 Malibu Road
Jennifer Beals was 28+ in 2000 Malibu Road as 'Perry Quinn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Jennifer Beals was 26+ in Law & Order as 'Sofia Archer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Seitenblicke
Seitenblicke
Jennifer Beals was 23+ in Seitenblicke as 'self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1987
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Jennifer Beals was 18+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Cinderella'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Jennifer Beals was 0+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self, Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944
Poster of The L Word: New York
The L Word: New York
Jennifer Beals will be 61+ in The L Word: New York as 'Bette Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased