Jodie Foster
Biography
Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster is an American actress and director born on November 19, 1962, in Los Angeles, California. She began acting at age three and has had one of the most distinguished careers in cinema.
Foster is a two-time Academy Award winner for Best Actress (The Accused, 1988; The Silence of the Lambs, 1991) and has directed multiple films. She stars as Chief Liz Danvers in True Detective: Night Country (Season 4, 2024), earning a Golden Globe Award for the role and marking her return to series television after decades.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- Sarah Tobias in The Accused (1988)
- Director of Money Monster, Little Man Tate
- Taxi Driver (1976)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Two Academy Awards for Best Actress
- 🏆 Golden Globe for True Detective: Night Country
- 🏆 BAFTA Awards
- 🏆 Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement
Frequently Asked Questions
Foster is a two-time Oscar winner known for The Silence of the Lambs, The Accused, and most recently True Detective: Night Country.
Yes, Foster won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Limited Series for True Detective: Night Country in 2024.