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Jennifer Warren

b. 1941

American actress, director, teacher

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Born 1941. Jennifer Warren is an American actor, film director, stage actor, teacher, film actor and film producer.

Jennifer Warren (born August 12, 1941 ) is an American actress, producer and film director.

Early life and education Born in New York City on August 12, 1941, Warren is the daughter of Barnett M. Warren, a dentist and playwright, and Paula Bauersmith, an actress. The younger of two siblings, she is the sister of Paul Warren, an educator and professor.

Warren's father was born in Minsk, Minsk Governorate (present-day Belarus), and was the younger brother of the actor, theatre and film director Jacob Ben-Ami.

Warren attended the University of Wisconsin, class of 1963, where she majored in art history; she was also a prominent member of the school's Wisconsin Players, in which she served as "vice president, play circle" for at least one semester, and wherein, during her senior year, she portrayed the title character's daughter in Bertolt Brecht's Galileo.

In 1997, Warren co-founded the Alliance of Women Directors.

Personal life On 6 June 1976, Warren married the producer Roger Gimbel, with whom she had one son. Warren was the daughter-in-law of Richard Gimbel.

Selected filmography Sam's Song (1969) as Erica Moore Night Moves (1975) as Paula Banjo Hackett: Roamin’ Free (1976) as Mollie Brannen Slap Shot (1977) as Francine Dunlop Another Man, Another Chance (1977) as Mary Williams Ice Castles (1978) as Deborah Mackland Freedom (1981) as Rachel Bellow Mutant (1984) as Dr. Myra Tate Fatal Beauty (1987) as Cecile Jaeger

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University of Southern California
Awards
Theatre World Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jennifer Warren?

American actress, director, teacher

When was Jennifer Warren born?

Jennifer Warren was born on 12 August 1941 in Greenwich Village.

What is Jennifer Warren's occupation?

Jennifer Warren is an actor, film director, stage actor, teacher, film actor and film producer.

What nationality is Jennifer Warren?

Jennifer Warren is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jennifer Warren

· Wikidata: Q1686989

· DBpedia: Jennifer Warren

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