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After guesting on several TV series in the early and mid-1960s, Walter made her move to feature films where she attracted attention for her role as the brash Libby in Sidney Lumet's The Group (1966).
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Jessica Ann Walter (January 31, 1941 – March 24, 2021) was an American actress who appeared in more than 170 film, stage, and television productions. In films, she was best known for her role as a psychotic and obsessed fan of a local disc jockey in the 1971 Clint Eastwood thriller, Play Misty for Me. On television, she was most recently ...
YearTitleRoleNotes2021MargaretEpisode: "Getting Frank with the Ottos";2020Granny Goodness, Wendy (voice)Episode: "Inner (Para) Demons"2019–20Judith2 episodes2019Alice Brittlecrunch2 episodes- Group (1966) - 6.4
- Prentiss (1974-1975) - 6.5
- (1994) - 6.6
- MS of Beverly Hills (1998) - 6.6
- Dummy (2002) - 6.7
- Ith (1964) - 6.9
- Y Misty For Me (1971) - 7.0
- ND Prix (1966) - 7.2
- Her (2009 –) - 8.6
- Ested Development (2003-2019) - 8.7
In one of her first movies, Walter joined an incredible ensemble of female actors in a movie directed by the great Sidney Lumet. The Grouptells the story of female friends who graduate from university and go off on their own separate paths only to reunite under sad circumstances. Walter stands out in the large cast as the critical Libby, a characte...
Walter won an Emmy for playing the title role in this limited series. Following the sudden death of the police captain, Amy Prentiss, the officer with the most seniority in the department, is promoted to the role. While she is determined, the decision does not sit well with the men in the department. RELATED: Best Limited Series From 2010-2020 (Ran...
Though it is a largely forgotten '90s comedy, there are many who have a soft spot for the college comedy PCU. The movie follows a strait-laced high school senior who visits a university for the weekend. There, the head of the wildest dorm on campus helps him let loose and party. The movie is not doing anything new with the genre and feels like coun...
The quirky comedy Slums of Beverly Hillsis another hidden gem of the 1990s fans should try to seek out. Set in the 1970s, it follows a dysfunctional family living in a less-than-glamourous part of Beverly Hills and struggling to fit in with the lavish world around them. Water has a nice supporting role as a wealthy neighbor who strikes up a romance...
Following his Oscar-winning role in The Pianist, Adrien Brody switched directions with this very unusual comedy. The Dummy finds Brody playing an out-of-work ventriloquist who begins a relationship with his unemployment counselor while gaining confidence through his dummy. RELATED: Top 10 Adrien Brody Movies, According to IMDb Jessica Walter has an...
In her first movie role, Walter was surrounded by some up-and-coming actors who would go on to be among the biggest Hollywood stars. Lilithstars Warren Beatty as a war veteran who takes a job at a mental institution where he begins a relationship with a beautiful but eccentric girl named Lilith. Along with being one of Beatty's first roles, the mov...
Walter had what would become her most famous movie role opposite Clint Eastwood in Play Misty for Me. Eastwood stars as a disc jockey who begins a romantic affair with a fan (Walter). However, the affair soon turns terrifying as Eastwood finds the fan's obsessing with him becoming dangerous. At the height of Eastwood's fame, this was a thrilling an...
Walter got her big break and began getting noticed in Hollywood with her supporting role in the sports drama Grand Prix. Directed by John Frankenheimer, Grand Prixstars James Garner as an American driver in the high-speed world of Formula One racing with Walter as his wife. RELATED: 10 Car Movies Based On A True Story To Watch If You Loved Ford V F...
Along with her many live-action appearances, Walter has built a long and successful career doing voice-over work for animated shows with Archer being her most prominent role. The series is a spy-comedy adventure that follows an arrogant, dim-witted, and reckless American spy named Archer on his various missions. Walter plays his mother Malorywho is...
Despite so many great roles over her long career, Walter will inevitably be best remembered for her performance as Lucille Bluth, and for good reason. Arrested Development followed the Bluth family, a once notable clan who finds themselves on hard times as the various self-centered characterstry to save themselves. Lucille is the insulting and suff...
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Mar 24, 2021 · Jessica Walter (1941-2021) was an American actress known for Arrested Development, Archer, and Play Misty for Me. See her biography, filmography, awards, and photos on TMDB.
5 days ago · Jessica Walter was a versatile actress who starred in films, TV shows, and voice acting. See her roles in Grand Prix, Dinosaurs, Archer, and more, with critics' ratings and reviews.
After guesting on several TV series in the early and mid-1960s, Walter made her move to feature films where she attracted attention for her role as the brash Libby in Sidney Lumet's The Group (1966).
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