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Kathleen Turner is a film actor, stage actor and voice actor, born on June 19, 1954 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Kathleen Turner is 72 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Recorded honors include Theatre World Special Award (1990), Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1984, 1985), Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress and 1 more.
My Take
Kathleen Turner is proof that presence outlasts prettiness. That famous husky voice was never a gimmick; it was an instrument she played with total command, equally at home in steamy thrillers, screwball comedy, and serious theater. Two Golden Globes in consecutive years show how completely she owned the mid-eighties, but what I respect more is her refusal to disappear afterward — she pivoted to the stage and to voice work and kept earning honors on her own terms. In an industry obsessed with youth, she has aged with defiance and wit. To me she is a masterclass in turning one distinctive trait into an entire career.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kathleen Turner
- Name (Japanese)
- キャスリーン・ターナー
- Reading
- きゃすりーん・たーなー
- Born
- June 19, 1954 (age 72)
- Origin
- Springfield, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / voice actor / actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
2. Background
- University
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Awards & achievements
- 1990 Theatre World Special Award
- 1984 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1985 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress
- 1989 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://kathleenturner.net/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/yesitsmekathleenturner/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen%20Turner
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q222008
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kathleen Turner born?
Born June 19, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Kathleen Turner from?
Kathleen Turner is from Springfield, Missouri, United States.
What does Kathleen Turner do?
Kathleen Turner works as film actor, stage actor, voice actor, actor, television actor.
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