| Glenn Close | |
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| Born: | March 19, 1947 Greenwich, Connecticut, USA |
| Role: | Monica Rawling |
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Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947; age 78) played Captain Monica Rawling during Season 4 of The Shield.
Biography[]
Close was born in Greenwich, Connecticut to Bettine and William Close, a doctor. Close showed interest in acting from an early age. However,when she was seven years old, her family entered a cult group called Moral Re-Armament. During that time, Close performed with an MRA group and traveled for several years later. After 15 years, she rebelled against the movement because she wanted to go to college.
Close studied at The College of William and Mary, and started her film career in 1982. She quickly gained attention with her roles on Dangerous Liaisons and Fatal Attraction. In 1990, she received critical acclaim for her role on Reversal of Fortune. In recent years, she has dedicated time to work in television. Her role in "The Shield" was so popular that the FX Network decided to give her her own show, called "Damages".
Close has been married three times, most recently to David Shaw. She also has a daughter from a previous relationship.
The Shield credits[]
- Season 4 (all episodes)
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- Close provided DVD audio commentary for the following episodes:
- Season 4: "Back in the Hole" (with Michael Chiklis, Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain)
- Season 4: "Ain't That a Shame" (with Shawn Ryan, Catherine Dent, Stephen Kay and CCH Pounder)
Awards and nominations[]
- See also: The Shield's awards and honors
| Organization | Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primetime Emmy Awards | 2005 | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | ✕ |
| Golden Globe Awards | 2006 | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama | ✕ |
| Gold Derby TV Awards | 2005 | Drama Lead Actress | ✕ |
| Online Film & Television Association Awards | Best Actress in a Drama Series | ✕ |
Selected filmography[]
- Hilbilly Elegy (2021)
- Four Good Days (2020)
- Father Figures (2017)
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- Albert Nobbs (2011)
- Tarzan (1999)
- Air Force One (1997)
- Mars Attacks! (1996)
- 101 Dalmatians (1996)
- Mary Reilly (1996)
- The Paper (1994)
- The House of the Spirits (1993)
- Hook (1991)
- Hamlet (1990)
- Reversal of Fortune (1990)
- Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
- Fatal Attraction (1987)
- The Natural (1984)
- The Big Chill (1983)
Television appearances
- The Simpsons (1995-2021)
- 3Below: Tales of Arcadia (2018-2019)
- Damages (2007-2012)
- The Shield (2005)
- Sarah, Plain and Tall (1991)
