- 1999: Had cameo role as Paul Rudd's mother in "The Cider House Rules"
- 1995: Appeared in the female-driven ensemble of "How to Make an American Quilt"
- 1993: Played Kate in TV adaptation of Harold Pinter's "Old Times"
- 1991: Earned praise for supporting role in "Frankie and Johnnie"
- 1991: Starred in PBS adaptation of Jon Robin Baitz's "Three Hotels"
- 1991: Cast as the imperious Lila Wingo in the film version of "The Prince of Tides"; earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination
- 1988: Garnered third Tony nod for "Serious Money"
- 1988: Cast as the free-spirited mother raising her young son in Michael Weller's semi-autobiographical play "Spoils of War"; recreated role in 1994 ABC adaptation
- 1985: Breakthrough film role, "Eleni"
- 1985: Portrayed writer Virginia Woolf in the Off-Broadway production "Virginia"
- 1984: Earned second Tony nomination for her portrayal of Josie Hogan in revival of Eugene O'Neill's "A Moon for the Misbegotten"
- 1983: Broadway debut, "Plenty"; received Tony nomination
- 1981: Delivered a strong performance as the heroine "Therese Raquin" in British TV adaptation; aired on PBS in USA
- 1981: Moved to Los Angeles
- 1976: Appeared on syndicated TV series, "The Onedin Line"
- 1975: Film debut, "The Romantic Englishwoman"
- 1975: US TV debut, "The Count of Monte Cristo"
- 1974: London stage debut, "Knuckle"
- 1972: Joined the Bristol Old Vic repertory company
- 1972: Professional stage debut in "Barefoot in the Park" at Little Theatre, Bristol, England

