History Creator / JodieFoster

Besides her acting work, Foster has directed three films: ''Film/LittleManTate'', ''Home for the Holidays'' and ''Film/TheBeaver''. She also directed two episodes for ''Series/OrangeIsTheNewBlack'' and one for ''Series/HouseOfCards''.

More than three decades later -- having gained two Best Actress Oscars and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases -- Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour, and at the 70th annual Golden Globes, she received a lifetime achievement award and publicly came out about her sexuality for the first time.

More than three decades later -- with two Best Actress Oscars and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases -- Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour, and at the 70th annual Golden Globes, she received a lifetime achievement award and publicly came out about her sexuality for the first time.

Jodie Foster (born Alicia Christian Foster; November 19, 1962) received her first AcademyAward nomination at age thirteen (for ''Film/TaxiDriver'') and has never looked back.

More than three decades later, with two Best Actress Academy Awards and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases, Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour, and at the 70th annual Golden Globes, she received a lifetime achievement award and publicly came out about her sexuality for the first time.

Jodie Foster (born Alicia Christian Foster; November 19, 1962) received her first Oscar nomination at age thirteen (for ''Film/TaxiDriver'') and has never looked back.

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Jodie Foster (born Alicia Christian Foster; November 19, 1962) received her first Oscar nomination in 1976 at age thirteen (in ''Film/TaxiDriver'') and has never looked back. More than three decades later, with two Best Actress Academy Awards and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases, Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour, and at the 70th annual Golden Globes, she received a lifetime achievement award and publicly came out about her sexuality for the first time.

Rumoured to have a genius-level IQ, graduated ''magna cum laude'' from Yale, was the first teenage celebrity to host ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' at age 14 (and was the youngest host until Creator/DrewBarrymore hosted in 1982 at age seven), and unintentionally inspired [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reagan_assassination_attempt perhaps the most]] {{egregious}} example of MisaimedFandom in the last century. Jodie Foster has given "celebrity" an...''interesting definition'', to say the least.

Jodie Foster (born '''Alicia Christian Foster''') received her first Oscar nomination in 1976 at age thirteen (in ''Film/TaxiDriver'') and has never looked back. More than three decades later, with two Best Actress Academy Awards and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases, Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour, and at the 70th annual Golden Globes, she received a lifetime achievement award and publicly came out about her sexuality for the first time.

Besides her acting work, Foster directed three films: ''Film/LittleManTate'', ''Home for the Holidays'' and ''Film/TheBeaver''. She also directed two episodes for ''Series/OrangeIsTheNewBlack'' and one for ''Series/HouseOfCards''.

* The [[CrossDressingVoices voice of Pugsley]] in several animated series of ''Series/TheAddamsFamily''.

Jodie Foster (born '''Alicia Christian Foster''') received her first Oscar nomination in 1976 at age thirteen (in ''TaxiDriver'') and has never looked back. More than three decades later, with two Best Actress Academy Awards and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases, Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour, and at the 70th annual Golden Globes, she received a lifetime achievement award and publicly came out about her sexuality for the first time.

Rumoured to have a genius-level IQ, graduated ''Magna Cum Laude'' from Yale, was the first teenage celebrity to host ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' at age 14 (and was the youngest host until Drew Barrymore hosted in 1982 at age seven), and unintentionally inspired [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reagan_assassination_attempt perhaps the most]] {{egregious}} example of MisaimedFandom in the last century. Jodie Foster has given "celebrity" an...''interesting definition'', to say the least.

Rumoured to have a genius-level IQ, graduated ''Magna Cum Laude'' from Yale, was the first teenage celebrity to host ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' at age 14 (and was the youngest host until Drew Barrymore hosted in 1982 at age seven), and unintentionally having inspired [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reagan_assassination_attempt perhaps the most]] {{egregious}} example of MisaimedFandom in the last century, Jodie Foster has given "celebrity" an.... interesting definition to say the least.

Arguably one of the world's favourite actresses, Jodie Foster (born '''Alicia Christian Foster''') received her first Oscar nomination in 1976 at age thirteen (in ''TaxiDriver'') and has never looked back. More than three decades later, with two Best Actress Academy Awards and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases, Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour, and at the 70th annual Golden Globes, she received a lifetime achievement award and publicly came out about her sexuality for the first time.

* ''Film/{{Elysium}} (2013)

Rumoured to have a genius-level IQ, graduated ''Magna Cum Laude'' from Yale, was the first teenage celebrity to host ''Saturday Night Live'' at age 14 (and was the youngest host until Drew Barrymore hosted in 1982 at age seven), and unintentionally having inspired [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reagan_assassination_attempt perhaps the most]] {{egregious}} example of MisaimedFandom in the last century, Jodie Foster has given "celebrity" an.... interesting definition to say the least.

Arguably one of the world's favourite actresses, Jodie Foster (born Alicia Christian Foster) received her first Oscar nomination in 1976 at age thirteen (in ''TaxiDriver'') and has never looked back. More than three decades later, with two Best Actress Academy Awards and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases, Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour, and at the 70th annual Golden Globes, she received a lifetime achievement award and publicly came out about her sexuality for the first time.

Incidentally, that last part is her own personal {{Berserk Button}}. To this day, interviewers are warned not to bring it up before talking to her, and she's been known to walk off immediately if they ignore that advice. In general, Foster is very secretive about her private life; she gave birth to two sons but has not revealed the identity of the children's father(s), and as mentioned above, only recently came out of the closet.

* The voice of Pugsley in several animated series of ''Series/TheAddamsFamily''.

* ''TaxiDriver'' (1976)
* ''BugsyMalone'' (1976)
* ''FreakyFriday'' (1976)
* ''{{Candleshoe}}'' (1977)

* ''{{Nell}}'' (1994)

* ''AnnaAndTheKing'' (1999)
* ''PanicRoom'' (2002)

* ''InsideMan'' (2006)
* ''TheBraveOne'' (2007)
* ''NimsIsland'' (2008)
* ''{{Film/Carnage}}'' (2011)

* The voice of the tattoo, "Betty," in ''{{The X-Files}}'' episode "Never Again."

Incidentally, that last part is her own personal {{Berserk Button}}. To this day, interviewers are warned not to bring it up before talking to her, and she's been known to walk off immediately if they ignore that advice. In general, Foster is very secretive about her private life; she gave birth to two sons but has not revealed the identity of the children's father(s).

Arguably one of the world's favourite actresses, Jodie Foster (born Alicia Christian Foster) received her first Oscar nomination in 1976 at age thirteen (in ''TaxiDriver'') and has never looked back. More than three decades later, with two Best Actress Academy Awards and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases, Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''Literature/TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour.

Arguably one of the world's favourite actresses, Jodie Foster (born Alicia Christian Foster) received her first Oscar nomination in 1976 at age thirteen (in ''TaxiDriver'') and has never looked back. More than three decades later, with two Best Actress Academy Awards and two more nominations, a never-ending stream of critical praise and a flawless record as a top draw at box-office for her wide-releases, Foster is known for playing a wide variety of lead roles in virtually every single genre, including foreign films, films she's directed, indie films, and some of the most popular movies of all time. Her Clarice Starling in ''TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' was named the top heroine in American film by the AFI (as well as winning her her second Oscar for a lead role). ''{{Film/Contact}}'' led to an asteroid being named in her honour.

* ''TheSilenceOfTheLambs'' (1991)