Cherry Jones

Biography

Born 11/21/1956

During her more than two decades on the stage, heavily honored Broadway actress and occasional screen player Cherry Jones earned Tony Awards for “The Heiress” and John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt.” Jones’ affinity for independent, heroic females carried over into her screen appearances...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2009, received Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
In 2005, received Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
In 2005, received Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play

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Highlights

In 2007, Joined the cast of "24" (FOX) in its seventh season, playing President Allison Taylor
In 2006, Appeared opposite Ralph Fiennes, in the Broadway production of the "Faith Healer"
In 2005, Starred as Sister Aloysius in the Boradway production of "Doubt"

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Family & Companions

Sarah Paulson: Companion (Became public with their relationship during the 2005 Tony Awards)
Mary O'Connor: designed Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York
Thelma Cherry: grandmother (Maternal grandmother; encouraged her to pursue an acting career)

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