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Jessica Harper

Bio: Jessica Harper (born October 10, 1949) is an American actress and singer. Harper began her feature film career with a starring role in Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise (1974), and subsequently featured in films including Love and Death (1975), Inserts (1975), and My Favorite Year (1982)
Born: Mon, Oct 10 1949
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jessica Harper is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Fantasy Life
Fantasy Life
Jessica Harper will be 75 in Fantasy Life
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2025
Poster of Nightbitch
Nightbitch
Jessica Harper was 75 in Nightbitch as 'Norma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2024
Poster of Memory
Memory
Jessica Harper was 74 in Memory as 'Samantha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2023
Poster of Bones and All
Bones and All
Jessica Harper was 73 in Bones and All as 'Barbara Kerns'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 2022
Poster of The Lady of the Dunes
The Lady of the Dunes
Jessica Harper was 72 in The Lady of the Dunes as 'The Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 2022
Poster of Rocky Horror 45: The Movie
Rocky Horror 45: The Movie
Jessica Harper was 71 in Rocky Horror 45: The Movie as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 24 2021
Poster of Suspiria
Suspiria
Jessica Harper was 69 in Suspiria as 'Anke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2018
Poster of House Broken
House Broken
Jessica Harper was 60 in House Broken as 'DWP Clerk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 2009
Poster of Paradise Regained: Brian de Palma's 'Phantom of the Paradise'
Paradise Regained: Brian de Palma's 'Phantom of the Paradise'
Jessica Harper was 56 in Paradise Regained: Brian de Palma's 'Phantom of the Paradise' as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 2006
Poster of Minority Report
Minority Report
Jessica Harper was 52 in Minority Report as 'Anne Lively'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2002
Poster of Suspiria 25th Anniversary
Suspiria 25th Anniversary
Jessica Harper was 51 in Suspiria 25th Anniversary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 2001
Poster of Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Jessica Harper was 51 in Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of On the Edge of Innocence
On the Edge of Innocence
Jessica Harper was 47 in On the Edge of Innocence as 'Alice Walker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1997
Poster of Boys
Boys
Jessica Harper was 46 in Boys as 'Mrs. John Baker'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1996
Poster of Safe
Safe
Jessica Harper was 45 in Safe as 'Joyce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1995
Poster of Mr. Wonderful
Mr. Wonderful
Jessica Harper was 44 in Mr. Wonderful as 'Funny Face'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Big Man on Campus
Big Man on Campus
Jessica Harper was 40 in Big Man on Campus as 'Dr. Fisk'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1989
Poster of Eat a Bowl of Tea
Eat a Bowl of Tea
Jessica Harper was 39 in Eat a Bowl of Tea as 'American Prostitute (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 1989
Poster of The Blue Iguana
The Blue Iguana
Jessica Harper was 38 in The Blue Iguana as 'Cora'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of The Imagemaker
The Imagemaker
Jessica Harper was 36 in The Imagemaker as 'Cynthia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1986
Poster of When Dreams Come True
When Dreams Come True
Jessica Harper was 35 in When Dreams Come True as 'Annie'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1985
Poster of The Tear Collector
The Tear Collector
Jessica Harper was 35 in The Tear Collector as 'Prudence'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of My Favorite Year
My Favorite Year
Jessica Harper was 32 in My Favorite Year as 'K.C. Downing'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven
Jessica Harper was 32 in Pennies from Heaven as 'Joan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1981
Poster of Shock Treatment
Shock Treatment
Jessica Harper was 31 in Shock Treatment as 'Janet Majors'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of Stardust Memories
Stardust Memories
Jessica Harper was 30 in Stardust Memories as 'Daisy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1980
Poster of To Woody Allen from Europe with Love
To Woody Allen from Europe with Love
Jessica Harper was 30 in To Woody Allen from Europe with Love as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 1980
Poster of The Evictors
The Evictors
Jessica Harper was 29 in The Evictors as 'Ruth Watkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1979
Poster of Suspiria
Suspiria
Jessica Harper was 27 in Suspiria as 'Suzy Bannion'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1977
Poster of Love and Death
Love and Death
Jessica Harper was 25 in Love and Death as 'Natasha'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1975
Poster of Inserts
Inserts
Jessica Harper was 25 in Inserts as 'Cathy Cake'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1975
Poster of ‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen
‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen
Jessica Harper was 25 in ‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 05 1974
Poster of Phantom of the Paradise
Phantom of the Paradise
Jessica Harper was 25 in Phantom of the Paradise as 'Phoenix'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1974
Poster of The Garden Party
The Garden Party
Jessica Harper was 23 in The Garden Party as 'Peggy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of Taking Off
Taking Off
Jessica Harper was 21 in Taking Off as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction
Jessica Harper was 73+ in Fatal Attraction as 'Sophie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2023
Poster of The Old Man
The Old Man
Jessica Harper was 72+ in The Old Man as 'Cheryl Harper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 16 2022
Poster of See
See
Jessica Harper was 70+ in See as 'Cora'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Jessica Harper was 51+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Dorris Meisner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Jessica Harper was 47+ in Ally McBeal as 'Sister Helen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Jessica Harper was 46+ in 7th Heaven as 'Norma Moon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Jessica Harper was 46+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Jessica Harper was 44+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Jessica Harper was 39+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Marie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Jessica Harper was 37+ in Wiseguy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of It's Garry Shandling's Show
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Jessica Harper was 36+ in It's Garry Shandling's Show as 'Phoebe Bass'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1986
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Jessica Harper was 35+ in The Equalizer as 'Kate Parnell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Jessica Harper was 35+ in Moonlighting as 'Janine Dalton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
Jessica Harper was 34+ in Tales from the Darkside as 'Prudence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Studs Lonigan
Studs Lonigan
Jessica Harper was 29+ in Studs Lonigan as 'Loretta Lonigan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 07 1979
Poster of Aspen
Aspen
Jessica Harper was 28+ in Aspen as 'Kit Kendrick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 05 1977
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Jessica Harper was 18+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Sunny Mandell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968