Jessica Harper: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Jessica Harper? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Jessica Randolph Harper (born October 3, 1949) is an American actress and singer. Harper began her feature film career with a starring role in Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise (1974), and subsequently featured in films including Love and Death (1975), Inserts (1975) and My Favorite Year (1982). She may be best known for her portrayal of ballerina Suzy Bannion, the protagonist of Dario Argento's cult classic Suspiria (1977), and appeared in a supporting role in Luca Guadagnino's 2018 remake. For her performance in the original 1977 production, Harper was nominated for a Photoplay Award, whilst her turn in the 2018 version earned her an Independent Spirit Award. Her other films include Stardust Memories (1980), Shock Treatment (1981) (the follow-up to The Rocky Horror Picture Show in which she replaced Susan Sarandon as Janet Majors, née Weiss), Pennies from Heaven (1981), The Blue Iguana (1988), Safe (1995), Minority Report (2002), Bones and All (2022) and Nightbitch (2024).
Quick facts about Jessica Harper
- Full name: Jessica Harper
- Born: 1949-10-10
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q469866
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jessica Harper?
Jessica Randolph Harper (born October 3, 1949) is an American actress and singer.
What nationality is Jessica Harper?
Jessica Harper is United States.
When was Jessica Harper born?
Jessica Harper was born on 1949-10-10.
Sources
More in Music
Keep reading
