
American actress (born 1970)
1970 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actress (born 1970)
Born
December 12, 1970
Age
~56 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, singer, voice actor
1970
Born in Cairo (1970-12-12)
1988
EducationStudied at Yale University (1988–1989)
1990
EducationStudied at Stanford University (1990–1990)
2001
AwardBroadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
2002
AwardAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actress
2002
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
About
Jennifer Lynn Connelly is an American actress. She began her career as a child model before making her acting debut in the 1984 crime film Once Upon a Time in America. After a few more years of modeling, she began to concentrate on acting, starring in a variety of films including the horror film Phenomena (1985), the musical fantasy film Labyrinth (1986), the romantic thriller The Hot Spot (1990), the romantic comedy Career Opportunities (1991), and the period superhero film The Rocketeer (1991). She received praise for her performance in the science fiction film Dark City (1998) and playing a drug addict in Darren Aronofsky's drama film Requiem for a Dream (2000).
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Jennifer Lynn Connelly is an American actress. She began her career as a child model before making her acting debut in the 1984 crime film Once Upon a Time in America. After a few more years of modeling, she began to concentrate on acting, starring in a variety of films including the horror film Phe
The name Jennifer means "A female given name from Cornish.. Etymology: From -, from Gwynnever (cognate with Gwenhwyfar), from *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate. /ɡ/ to /d͡ʒ/? The Cornish would have been /ɡ/, no?}}". It is of English origin.
Jennifer Connelly was born on December 12, 1970.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Cornish.. Etymology: From -, from Gwynnever (cognate with Gwenhwyfar), from *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate. /ɡ/ to /d͡ʒ/? The Cornish would have been /ɡ/, no?}}
The name Jennifer is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Cornish.. Etymology: From -, from Gwynnever (cognate with Gwenhwyfar), from *Gwɨnnohuɨβar. Guinevere. Compare Irish Fionnbharr, Fionnabhair, which may be cognate. /ɡ/ to /d͡ʒ/? The Cornish would have been /ɡ/, no?}}". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Jennifer
Jennifer — December 12, 1970
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Would you name your baby Jennifer?
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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2002
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Present
Age ~56