Emmy & Tony Award-Winning Actress; Former Director of the National Endowment for the Arts; Wildlife Conservation Advocate
Jane Alexander Biography
Jane Alexander, an American-Canadian actress and author, has a long history of accolades that speak to her talents both on screen and on stage. Her portfolio includes several lauded performances that garnered her two Primetime Emmy Awards, one Tony Award, and multiple nominations for Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Her breakthrough was in the romantic drama "The Great White Hope" in 1970, which not only earned her an Academy Award nomination but also won her the 1969 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She continued to captivate audiences with her performances in films such as "All the President's Men," "Kramer vs. Kramer," and "Testament," all of which earned her Oscar nominations. Her performances on television are equally acclaimed, earning an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Warm Springs," and receiving a nomination in 2025 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for "Severance."
Aside from her acting career, Alexander held the position of chairwoman for the National Endowment for the Arts from 1993 to 1997, a role appointed to her by President Bill Clinton. Her leadership in this field was well-regarded, earning her election as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1999. Alexander later shared her experiences at the NEA in her book, "Command Performance: An Actress in the Theater of Politics." She also dedicated her time to education, joining the theater faculty at Florida State University in 2004.
Alexander's influence extends beyond arts and education. She serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Wildlife Conservation Society, the National Audubon Society, Project Greenhope, the National Stroke Association, and Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament. Her contributions have been recognized with the Israel Cultural Award and the Helen Caldicott Leadership Award.
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Jane Alexander Speaking Topics
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The Creative Mind
Focusing her keen intellect and expertise on the importance of arts education for today's schools, Ms. Alexander explains the importance of fine arts in academic achievement.
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Freedom of Expression: What Does it Mean in Today's World?
Ms. Alexander looks at the complications of First Amendment Rights in the media, in public places and on the internet. Drawing on her years in Washington D.C. and her many controversial roles on stage, television and in the movies, Ms. Alexander offers an insightful and witty perspective on the issue of freedom of expression.
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Jane Alexander is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Creative Mind, Freedom of Expression: What Does it Mean in Today's World? and Ending the War on Wildlife. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jane Alexander for your event is available upon request. Jane Alexander generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tina Tchen, Yara Shahidi, Angelica Ross, Kathy Ireland and Lisa M. Johnson, SHRM-SCP. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jane Alexander for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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