Glenn Close is an American actress known for her roles in both film and theater. With a successful career spanning various genres and platforms, Close's early notable film roles include "Fatal Attraction" and "Dangerous Liaisons," and she also portrayed Cruella de Vil in "101 Dalmatians and its 2000 sequel, and voiced Kala in "Tarzan." She received three Oscar nominations for her roles in the dramas "Albert Nobbs," "The Wife," and "Hillbilly Elegy." In 2009, she received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2016, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.

Close made her mark in the entertainment industry not only as a performer, but also as the president of Trillium Productions and co-founder of the website FetchDog. Her philanthropic work extends to advocating for women's rights, same-sex marriage, and mental health.

Recent years have seen Close continue to thrive in her career and extend her influence to other areas. She has been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2019, showcasing her impact beyond the entertainment sphere. Close's upcoming projects include reprising her stage role of Norma Desmond in a film adaptation of the musical "Sunset Boulevard" and starring in the upcoming films "Brothers" and "The Deliverance." Through her extensive and diverse career, Close has demonstrated her value as an accomplished actress and influential public figure.

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