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
Jennifer Jason Leigh and her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 1998, Leigh took on the lead role of Sally Bowles in Sam Mendes's Broadway revival of the musical "Cabaret", succeeding Natasha Richardson who originated the role in Mendes's production. She succeeded Mary-Louise Parker in the lead role in "Proof" on Broadway in 2001. Her other theatrical appearances include "The Glass Menagerie", "Man of Destiny", "The Shadow Box", "Picnic", "Sunshine", and "Abigail's Party". In 2011, she played Bunny in the Broadway revival of "House of Blue Leaves" in New York City alongside Ben Stiller and Edie Falco. In 2001, Leigh