History of Jennifer Connelly in Timeline
Jennifer Connelly is an American actress who started as a child model and transitioned to acting with her debut in the 1984 film *Once Upon a Time in America*. She gained recognition through roles in films like *Phenomena*, *Labyrinth*, *The Hot Spot*, *Career Opportunities*, and *The Rocketeer*. Connelly received critical acclaim for her performance in the science fiction film *Dark City* and her portrayal of a drug addict in *Requiem for a Dream*.
1942: Birth of Ilene Carol Schumann
In 1942, Ilene Carol Schumann, Jennifer Connelly's mother, was born.
December 12, 1970: Jennifer Connelly's Birth
Jennifer Lynn Connelly was born on December 12, 1970, in Round Top, New York.
1976: Family Moved to Woodstock
In 1976, the Connelly family moved to Woodstock to escape city smog due to Gerard's asthma.
1984: Acting Debut in Once Upon a Time in America
In 1984, Jennifer Connelly made her acting debut in the crime film "Once Upon a Time in America".
1984: Release of Once Upon a Time in America
In 1984, the film "Once Upon a Time in America", filmed in 1982-83, was released, marking Jennifer Connelly's supporting role as Deborah Gelly, an aspiring dancer and actress.
1985: Starring in Phenomena
In 1985, Jennifer Connelly starred in the horror film "Phenomena".
1985: First Leading Role in Phenomena and Seven Minutes in Heaven
In 1985, Jennifer Connelly's first leading role was in Dario Argento's film "Phenomena". She also had the lead in "Seven Minutes in Heaven", released the same year.
December 1986: Recording Pop Songs for Japanese Market
In December 1986, Jennifer Connelly recorded two pop songs for the Japanese market: "Monologue of Love" and "Message of Love", singing in phonetic Japanese.
1986: Public Recognition with Labyrinth
In 1986, Jennifer Connelly gained public recognition with Jim Henson's fantasy "Labyrinth" with David Bowie, where she played Sarah Williams.
1986: Starring in Labyrinth
In 1986, Jennifer Connelly starred in the musical fantasy film "Labyrinth".
1986: Waking the Dead Novel
In 1986, the novel "Waking the Dead" was published, which would later be adapted into a film starring Jennifer Connelly in 2000.
1988: Appearance on Seventeen Magazine
In 1988, Jennifer Connelly appeared on the covers of several issues of the American teenage magazine "Seventeen".
1988: Ballet Student in Etoile
In 1988, Jennifer Connelly began work as a ballet student in the Italian film "Etoile" which was released in 1989.
1988: Graduation and Enrollment at Yale University
In 1988, Jennifer Connelly graduated from high school and went to Yale University to study English literature.
1989: Portrayal of Gabby in Some Girls
In 1989, Jennifer Connelly portrayed college student Gabby in Michael Hoffman's "Some Girls".
1990: The Hot Spot and consideration for Pretty Woman
In 1990, Jennifer Connelly starred in "The Hot Spot", directed by Dennis Hopper. Also in the same year, Garry Marshall considered her for the role of Vivian Ward in "Pretty Woman", but felt she was too young.
1990: Starring in The Hot Spot
In 1990, Jennifer Connelly starred in the romantic thriller "The Hot Spot".
1991: Career Opportunities and The Rocketeer
In 1991, Jennifer Connelly starred in "Career Opportunities" and "The Rocketeer".
1994: Appearance in Of Love and Shadows
In 1994, Jennifer Connelly appeared in "Of Love and Shadows", an Argentine-American drama film.
1995: Role in Higher Learning
In 1995, Jennifer Connelly was cast as a lesbian college student in John Singleton's "Higher Learning".
1996: Appearance in Far Harbor
In 1996, Jennifer Connelly appeared in the independent film "Far Harbor" as Elie, a Hollywood studio person who writes a screenplay based on her traumas.
1996: Appearance in Mulholland Falls
In 1996, Jennifer Connelly appeared in the neo-noir crime thriller "Mulholland Falls", playing Allison Pond.
1997: Appearance in Inventing the Abbotts
In 1997, Jennifer Connelly appeared in the drama "Inventing the Abbotts", playing Eleanor, one of the daughters of the town millionaire.
1998: Appearance in Dark City
In 1998, Jennifer Connelly appeared in the critically acclaimed science fiction film "Dark City", playing Emma, a femme fatale and torch singer.
1998: Praise for Performance in Dark City
In 1998, Jennifer Connelly received praise for her performance in the science fiction film "Dark City".
2000: Divorce of Ilene and Gerard
In 2000, Ilene and Gerard Connelly divorced.
2000: Roles in Pollock and The Street
In 2000, Jennifer Connelly played Ruth Kligman in the biopic "Pollock", directed by Ed Harris. In the same year, she appeared as Catherine Miller in the Fox drama series "The Street".
2000: Playing a Drug Addict in Requiem for a Dream
In 2000, Jennifer Connelly played a drug addict in Darren Aronofsky's drama film "Requiem for a Dream".
2000: Waking the Dead
In 2000, Jennifer Connelly starred in "Waking the Dead", playing Sarah Williams, an activist killed by a car bomb.
2001: Winning Academy Award for A Beautiful Mind
In 2001, Jennifer Connelly won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Alicia Nash in the John Nash biopic "A Beautiful Mind".
2002: The Guardian Interview
In 2002, in an interview with The Guardian, Jennifer Connelly revealed that she had no aspirations to become an actress after doing some modeling.
2003: Films: Hulk and House of Sand and Fog
In 2003, Jennifer Connelly starred in the superhero film "Hulk" and the drama "House of Sand and Fog".
2005: Film: Dark Water
In 2005, Jennifer Connelly starred in the horror film "Dark Water".
2005: Amnesty International Ambassador
In 2005, Jennifer Connelly was named Amnesty International Ambassador for Human Rights Education.
2006: Films: Little Children and Blood Diamond
In 2006, Jennifer Connelly starred in the psychological drama "Little Children" and the thriller "Blood Diamond".
2008: Death of Gerard Connelly
In 2008, Gerard Connelly, Jennifer Connelly's father, passed away.
2008: Film: The Day the Earth Stood Still
In 2008, Jennifer Connelly starred in the science fiction film "The Day the Earth Stood Still".
2009: Film: He's Just Not That Into You
In 2009, Jennifer Connelly starred in the romantic comedy "He's Just Not That Into You".
2012: Global Face of Shiseido
In 2012, Jennifer Connelly was named the first global face of the Shiseido Company.
2013: Death of Ilene Carol Schumann
In 2013, Ilene Carol Schumann, Jennifer Connelly's mother, passed away.
2014: Supporting Role in Noah
In 2014, Jennifer Connelly took on a supporting role in Aronofsky's biblical epic film "Noah".
2019: Supporting Role in Alita: Battle Angel
In 2019, Jennifer Connelly took on a supporting role in the action film "Alita: Battle Angel".
2020: Starring in Snowpiercer
In 2020, Jennifer Connelly starred in the science fiction television series "Snowpiercer" (2020–2024).
2022: Supporting Role in Top Gun: Maverick
In 2022, Jennifer Connelly took on a supporting role in the action film "Top Gun: Maverick".
2024: Starring in Dark Matter
In 2024, Jennifer Connelly starred in the television series "Dark Matter".
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