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Jeanne Tripplehorn Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Place Of Birth
Oaklahoma, USA
Age
60 years old
Birth Date
June 10 1963

Jeanne Tripplehorn Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Actress
Education & Qualifications
University of Tulsa, Juilliard School (BFA)
Net Worth
$12,000,000
Current Partner
Leland Orser
Children
August Tripplehorn Orser
Parents
Tom Tripplehorn, Suzzane Ferguson

About Jeanne Tripplehorn 

Jeanne Tripplehorn was born in the USA on June 10, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jeanne Tripplehorn is an actress by profession. She is prominent for her role as Abby McDeere in the American legal thriller 'The Firm' by Sydney Pollack.

Jeanne Tripplehorn co-starred with Kevin Costner in a leading role as Helen in the 1995 'Waterworld.' The movie had a huge budget ($172 million); however, it was unable to recoup that cash at the box office, and critics contrasted it with past box office duds like 'Heaven's Gate' (1980) and 'Ishtar' (1987). in 2011 Jeanne Tripplehorn appeared in the Lifetime television network film 'Five'. In July 2012, Tripplehorn joined the cast of the CBS procedural Criminal Minds to take the place of Emily Prentiss, who was portrayed by Paget Brewster. She received six-figure salaries for each Criminal Minds installment. After two seasons, Tripplehorn left the show, and Jennifer Love Hewitt took her position as the new agent. Later on, Jeanne Tripplehorn was cast in numerous movies. Tripplehorn has acted in independent movies like 'Gloria Bell' (2018) with Julianne Moore and Little Pink House (2017) with Catherine Keener.

 

Jeanne Tripplehorn Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Jeanne Tripplehorn's net worth?

Jeanne Tripplehorn has a net worth of $12 million. She earns approximately $100,000 per episode.

How much does Jeanne Tripplehorn earn per year?

Jeanne Tripplehorn's annual earnings are yet to be revealed.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

Jeanne Tripplehorn has gorgeous dark brown eyes. Her silky dark brown hair complements her face. The diva maintains a fit body; thus, her weight is 139 lbs (63 kg) As of 2022.

Jeanne Tripplehorn is 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) tall.

How old is Jeanne Tripplehorn?

Jeanne Tripplehorn is 59 years old.

Childhood And Education

The actress was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is the daughter of Suzzane Ferguson and Tom Tripplehorn. Tom was also a former guitarist of Gary Lewis and The Playboys. Her parents divorced when little Jeanne was only two years old.

In 1981, Jeanne Tripplehorn graduated from Edison High School and completed one semester at the University of Tulsa. During this time, she performed in many television shows like Creature Feature (1982-83) and Night Shift (1983).

Tripplehorn later enrolled in Group 19 (1986–1990), including Laura Linney, at the Juilliard School's Drama Division. Before she left Juilliard, she also worked part-time and full-time for a local radio station KMOD.

Family, Romance And Relationships


Who is Jeanne Tripplehorn’s partner?

About this actress's personal life: As of 2022, Jeanne Tripplehorn is married to Leland Orser. They first got together in 1999. She is a Gemini, while he is a Leo. Leland Orser is 61 years old.

She and Ben Stiller were engaged from 1993 to 1996. Jeanne Tripplehorn and Leland Orser have been dating for 23 years. Even today, Jeanne successfully manages to etch a border between personal and professional life and not spill any secrets.

 

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Jeanne Tripplehorn is a talented actress who keeps pushing herself to improve her craft.

She played many film roles in her career. Her initial days in the entertainment industry involved acting in various plays in the early ’90s, including Anton Chekhov's 'Three Sisters' alongside Lili Taylor and Amy Irving on Broadway. She received a breakthrough in her film career with her film debut 'Basic Instinct' (1992) which is an erotic thriller. Jeanne Tripplehorn can be seen playing the supporting role of a police psychologist in the film. Just a year later, she played the role of Abby McDeere alongside Tom Cruise in the American legal thriller 'The Firm' (1993), which became the talk of the town, and Jeanne gained her individual spotlight.

This movie gave her a kick-start, and she went on to do many other classics like 'Sliding Doors' (1998). The HBO drama series 'Big Love' cast Jeanne Tripplehorn as Barbara Henrickson. She played the role of Dr. Alex in the CBS police drama 'Criminal Minds.' Jeanne Tripplehorn appeared in the local television programs 'Night Shift' (1983) and 'Creature Feature' (1982–1983). In 2002 a golden opportunity knocked on Jeanne's door to star alongside Madonna in the 2002 film 'Swept Away.' She got her recurring role in 'The Gilded Age,' an HBO drama series. Jeanne Tripplehorn also acted as the female lead in 'Til There Was You'.

 


Charity Work

The information about charity work done by Jeanne Tripplehorn is not much in the public eye as of 2022.
 

What awards does Jeanne Tripplehorn win?

Although Jeanne Tripplehorn hasn't won any awards yet, she was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role as Jacqueline in 'Grey Gardens' (2009).

Also, for her role as Barbara Henrickson in 'Big Love' Jeanne Tripplehorn was nominated for Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (2006 and 2007) and the Women's Image Network Award for Best Actress Drama Series (2010).


Jeanne Tripplehorn's Hobbies And Interests

There is a lack of information about her hobbies and interests; however, she loves to go shopping and travel whenever she gets her free time.

Other Interesting Jeanne Tripplehorn Facts And Trivia

  • In her native Tulsa, Jeanne Tripplehorn worked as a DJ.
  • Before Uma Thurman won the part, she was originally cast as Mia Wallace in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film 'Pulp Fiction.'
  • Jeanne Tripplehorn had to decline the part of Carrie in 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' since her mother passed away just weeks before the production began (1994). In the end, Andie MacDowell was chosen for the role.
  • Jeanne Tripplehorn played a supporting role in 'Basic Instinct', which managed to acquire over $352 million worldwide.
  • Since 2009, Jeanne Tripplehorn has volunteered as a spokesman for the World Monuments Fund. This fund is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage and historic architecture sites all around the world.
  • In 1997, Jeanne made her Broadway debut in 'Three Sisters', the most well-known play by Anton Chekhov. She portrayed Masha in the play.
  • The romantic comedy-drama 'Reality Bites' featured her grandmother Jean Neely.
  • Jeanne continues to follow a low-sodium, low-sugar diet for a balanced diet. She eats yogurt, vegetables, fish, and a lot of water throughout the day.

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