Jessica Walter
American actress (1941–2021)
1941 — 2021
Quick Facts
Profession
American actress (1941–2021)
Born
January 31, 1941
Died
2021 (age ~80)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
stage actor, voice actor, film actor
United StatesBorn in BrooklynDied in Manhattan
1941
Born in Brooklyn (1941-01-31)
1971
Notable workPlay Misty for Me
1975
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
2021
Died in Manhattan
About
Jessica Ann Walter was an American actress who appeared in more than 170 film, stage, and television productions.
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Who is Jessica Walter?+
Jessica Ann Walter was an American actress who appeared in more than 170 film, stage, and television productions.
What does the name Jessica mean?+
The name Jessica means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: First used by William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice in the early 17th century, probably from 5=Iscah in Genesis 11:29, Jescha in the Wycliffe version, a proper name meaning "he will see/behold/look for", the 3ms imperfect form of a verb ultimately , itself an alternative form of the root tr=ś-k-h, both of which mean "to see, behold, look for". * By folk etymology seen as an elaborate form of Jessie, from Jane.". It is of English origin.
When was Jessica Walter born?+
Jessica Walter was born on January 31, 1941.
When did Jessica Walter die?+
Jessica Walter died in 2021, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: First used by William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice in the early 17th century, probably from 5=Iscah in Genesis 11:29, Jescha in the Wycliffe version, a proper name meaning "he will see/behold/look for", the 3ms imperfect form of a verb ultimately , itself an alternative form of the root tr=ś-k-h, both of which mean "to see, behold, look for". * By folk etymology seen as an elaborate form of Jessie, from Jane.
The name Jessica is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: First used by William Shakespeare in Merchant of Venice in the early 17th century, probably from 5=Iscah in Genesis 11:29, Jescha in the Wycliffe version, a proper name meaning "he will see/behold/look for", the 3ms imperfect form of a verb ultimately , itself an alternative form of the root tr=ś-k-h, both of which mean "to see, behold, look for". * By folk etymology seen as an elaborate form of Jessie, from Jane.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Jessica
Jessica — January 31, 1941
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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