Jill Clayburgh Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jill Clayburgh.

Jill Clayburgh (1944-2010) was an American actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen. Born on April 30, 1944, in New York City, Clayburgh discovered her passion for acting at a young age. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College and later attended the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute to train in the craft.

Clayburgh made her Broadway debut in 1968 and gained critical acclaim for her performance in "The Rothschilds." She continued to shine on Broadway with notable roles in plays like "Pippin," "Design for Living," and "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel."

In the film industry, Clayburgh rose to prominence during the 1970s and 1980s, earning acclaim for her portrayal of independent, strong-willed women. She received two Academy Award nominations, one for her role in the comedy-drama "An Unmarried Woman" (1978) and another for the romantic film "Starting Over" (1979). Clayburgh also delivered notable performances in films like "Silver Streak" (1976), "First Monday in October" (1981), and "I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can" (1982).

Her talent and versatility extended beyond the screen and stage. Clayburgh appeared in various TV shows, receiving Emmy nominations for performances in "Hustling" (1975) and "Nip/Tuck" (2005).

Jill Clayburgh's contributions to the entertainment industry left a lasting impact, her commitment to portraying complex, multifaceted female characters making her an inspiration to many. She passed away on November 5, 2010, leaving behind a rich legacy of exceptional performances and a significant influence on the world of acting.

What bugs me is that movies don't reflect how interesting an

What bugs me is that movies don't reflect how interesting and vibrant women are. We don't treasure women as they get older.

Jill Clayburgh

Movies

There was just this amazing individuality. It's just a whole

There was just this amazing individuality. It's just a whole different world of optimism and fearlessness, women taking off their bras and dancing around naked, and a political hopefulness and involvement.

Jill Clayburgh

Amazing

I love to swim for miles I could just go back and forth.

I love to swim for miles I could just go back and forth.

Jill Clayburgh

Fitness

I wasn't very good about juggling family and my career. I wa

I wasn't very good about juggling family and my career. I was interested in who was coming to the children's birthday party, what my son was writing. I was thinking about Legos.

Jill Clayburgh

Birthday

There's no environment. Use your imagination. There's no fou

There's no environment. Use your imagination. There's no fourth wall, whether it's the first time you've told this story about her life, or the sixth time.

Jill Clayburgh

Imagination