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Was the fourth choice to play the role of Alex in Fatal Attraction (1987). The first choices were Debra Winger, Barbara Hershey, and Miranda Richardson. (Sharon Stone also auditioned for this role, but was passed over) When Glenn was 13, her father opened a clinic in the Belgian Congo (now Zaire) and ran it for 16 years. During most of that time, the Close children lived alternately in Africa and at boarding schools in Switzerland. Keeps all her costumes after filming finishes. Has a cousin who prepares and sells herbal products on Long Island, New York. The two resemble one another. Graduated from the College of William & Mary with a BA in drama and anthropology. Winner of three Tony Awards for her work on Broadway. Was hired to dub all of Andie MacDowell's dialogue in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984), because the former model had such a heavy southern accent. Taught actress Sara Rue to juggle backstage while on the set of "Barnum". Made her professional debut, as one fourth of the Green Glen Singers, in the original production of "Up With People" in 1964. Chosen by Andrew Lloyd Webber to replace Patti LuPone in 'Sunset Boulevard' before its arrival on Broadway in 1994. Her husband, David Shaw, is a biotechnology entrepreneur, heading a company that makes medical devices and diagnostic tools for veterinarians. In 1984, became the third actor to receive an Oscar, Emmy and Tony nomination in the same calendar year (for The Big Chill, Something About Amelia, and The Real Thing respectively). Is a New York Mets fan, and in 2006, sang the national anthem at the Mets game that coincided with the Mets' 20th anniversary of their 1986 World Series win. Daughter of William Close. Sister of Tina Close of Wilson, Wyoming; Jessie Close of Bozeman, Montana; Alexander D. Close of Belgrade, Montana; and Tambu Misoki of Sacramento, California. She has eight nieces and nephews. Was considered for the role of Elvira Hancock in Scarface (1983). Is the subject of a constant running joke in Sweden, which consists of her theoretically being married to Swedish soccer player Glenn Hysén, resulting in them both having the same name.