Jennifer Beals Biography and Wikipedia
Jennifer Beals is an American Actress and Former Teen Model well recognized for playing the lead role of eighteen-year-old Alex Owens on Flashdance (1983) and another supporting role on My Bodyguard in (1980). She also played various notable supporting roles in Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), The Last Days of Disco, Roger Didger (2002), The book of El (2010) and Before IF All (2017).
Jennifer Beals Education
Beals finished her high school education in Chicago, Illinois. From there, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature from Yale University. Jennifer participated and joined the Goodman Theatre Young People’s Drama Workshop while she was in college.
Jennifer Beals Age
How old is Jennifer? Beals is 60 years old as of 2024. She was born on December 19, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Her birthday is celebrated on 19th December every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Sagittarius. READ: Britta Merwin
Jennifer Beals Nationality and Ethnicity
Beals holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She grew up in a simple neighborhood based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She is of mixed African-American ethnicities/heritage.
Jennifer Beals Height
Jennifer stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. She also maintains an average body weight of around 56 kilograms. Her other body measurements are 24-27-36 respectively. Beals’ hair color is dark brown and her eyes are brown.
Jennifer Beals Parents
Beals was born as the daughter of Jeanne Anderson (mother) and Alfred Beals (father). Her mother was an elementary school teacher while her husband worked as a grocery store owner. Jennifer’s father was of African-American descent while her mother was of Irish-American descent. Alfred died when Jennifer was only nine years old. Thus, her mother married her stepfather Edward Cohen. Beals also has two other siblings named Bobby and Gregory. READ: Dan McLaughlin
Jennifer Beals Husband | Spouse
Is Jennifer married? Beals is currently married to her husband, Ken Dixon. The two love birds exchanged vows in a private wedding ceremony that was held back in early 1998. Previously, Jenifer was married to Alexandre Rockwell from 1986 to 1996. Beals and Ken are blessed with one daughter.
Jennifer Beals Daughter
Beals and her husband, Ken L. Dixon are proud parents to a daughter, Ella Dixon. She was born in early October 2005. The Family now resides in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Jennifer Beals Today
Jennifer is still an active member of the entertainment and film industry. Her most recent roles are in films like After (2019), The White Orchid and Manhattan Night. Beals’ most recent TV roles are on Swamp Thing (2019) and The L Word Generation Q since 2019. Beals won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture and the Outstanding Actress Award for her role on Flashdance. READ: Tim Mckone
Jennifer Beals Flashdance
Flashdance is a famous 1983 dance romantic drama film about an 18-year-old woman named Alex Owens. She works a day job in a steel mill and dances in bars at night. Eventually, she ends up meeting a handsome boss who is interested in her and supportive of her performing career. Beals plays the lead role of Alex Owens in the film.
Jennifer Beals Net Worth
Beals is a renowned American Film, Television, Actress, and former teen model with an estimated net worth of $8 million.
Jennifer Beals Contact
According to our findings, you can contact Jennifer’s Booking Agency by calling their official telephone number: 1-888-752-5831. If you want a zoom meeting or virtual keynote speaking engagement with her agency.
Jennifer Beals Movies And TV Shows
- 2019–present The L Word: Generation Q
- 2019 Swamp Thing
- 2017–18 Taken
- 2016 The Night Shift
- 2015 Proof
- 2014 A Wife’s Nightmare
- 2013 Westside
- 2012 Castle
- 2011 The Chicago Code
- 2010 The Night Before Christmas
- 2009–11 Lie to Me
- 2007 My Name Is Sarah
- 2004 Frasier Dr. Anne Ranberg
- 2002 They Shoot Divas, Don’t They?
- 2001 The Feast of All Saints Dolly Rose
- 2000 Without Malice
- 1999 The Hunger
- 1998 The Spree
- 1997–1998 Nothing Sacred
- 1993 Night Owl
- 1992 2000 Malibu Road, Indecency, Terror Stalks the Class Reunion
- 1990 The Madonna and the Dragon
- 1985 Faerie Tale Theatre
