Jennifer Jason Leigh Jennifer Jason Leigh Jennifer Jason Leigh (born Jennifer Leigh Morrow; February 5, 1962) is an American actress. She began acting on television during the 1970s, guest-starring on several television shows. Her film breakthrough came in 1982 for her performance as Stacy Hamilton in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High". Leigh continued performing past her teen years, receiving critical praise for her roles in the 1990 films "Miami Blues" and "Last Exit to Brooklyn". In 1991, she appeared in Ron Howard's "Backdraft", and in 1992, she acted in the drama-thriller "Single White Female". In 1993, Leigh appeared in the ensemble film "Short
Vic Morrow Morrow (born 1958) and actress Jennifer Jason Leigh (born 1962). Morrow's marriage to Barbara ended in divorce after seven years. He married Gale Lester in 1975, but they separated just prior to Morrow's death. Morrow fell out with his daughter Jennifer after his divorce from her mother. She changed her last name to Leigh to avoid being publicly associated with Morrow. They were still estranged at the time of his death. Rick Jason, co-star of "Combat!", wrote in his memoirs, Vic Morrow Victor Morrow (born Victor Morozoff, February 14, 1929 – July 23, 1982) was an American actor and director