Cast

Jodie Foster

1962

Active years (films on this site)

1976–2013

Genres

DramaCrimeMysterySci-FiComedy

Schools and movements

American Independent CinemaBlockbuster AuteursAfrican CinemaBritish Cinema

Directors worked with

Alan Parker1 filmMartin Scorsese1 filmRobert Zemeckis1 filmDavid Fincher1 filmJean-Pierre Jeunet1 filmSpike Lee1 filmNeill Blomkamp1 film

Biography

Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster is an American actress and filmmaker. Foster started her career as a child actor before establishing herself as a leading actress in film. As a performer, she is known for her versatility. She has received several accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Honorary Palme d'Or.

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Awards and honours

International

• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role 1977
• BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles 1977
• Saturn Awards 1978
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama 1988
• Academy Award for Best Actress 1989
• David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress 1989
• Golden Globes 1991
• Academy Award for Best Actress 1992
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role 1992
• Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year 1992
• David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress 1994
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role 1995
• Crystal Award 1996
• Jameson People's Choice Award for Best Actress 1997
• Saturn Award for Best Actress 1997
• Sitges Grand Honorary Award 2005
• Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award 2013
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture 2021
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film 2025
• Knight of the Legion of Honour 2026
• Jupiter Awards

National / local

• Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead 1989
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 2016
• Mary Pickford Award

7 films on this site

1. Bugsy Malone 1976 · Alan Parker · IMDb 6.8 · Cast
2. Taxi Driver 1976 · Martin Scorsese · IMDb 8.2 · Cast
3. Contact 1997 · Robert Zemeckis · IMDb 7.5 · Cast
4. Panic Room 2002 · David Fincher · IMDb 6.8 · Cast
5. A Very Long Engagement 2004 · Jean-Pierre Jeunet · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
6. Inside Man 2006 · Spike Lee · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
7. Elysium 2013 · Neill Blomkamp · IMDb 6.6 · Cast