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Jeanne Triplehorn 

Early Life and Education

Jeanne Tripplehorn was born on June 10, 1963, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Her father, Tom Tripplehorn, was a guitarist and played an influential role in supporting her aspirations to become an actress. Her mother’s name is Suzanne. Jeanne's parents divorced when she was just three years old, which had a significant emotional impact on her during her early childhood.

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She attended Edison High School, graduating in 1981. Initially enrolling at the University of Tulsa to study social science, she left after one semester, realizing her passion lay elsewhere. Jeanne then shifted her focus to acting, taking on small roles in television and commercials. Her first television appearance was in the local program Creature Feature in 1982. Committed to refining her craft, she later attended the Drama Division of the Juilliard School in New York, one of the most prestigious performing arts institutions in the country.

Stage and Early Acting Career

Jeanne began her professional stage career in 1990 with a performance in the play The Big Funk. She gained further recognition three years later with her role in 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, receiving positive reviews for her work on stage.

Her breakthrough in film came in 1992 when she appeared in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct, which brought her considerable attention. The following year, she starred alongside Tom Cruise in the legal thriller The Firm, further solidifying her status as a rising actress in Hollywood. In 1997, she appeared in the romantic comedy Til There Was You. Although significant roles became harder to secure afterward, she continued acting in smaller roles in both film and television, including appearances in Office Killer and Monument Ave.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 10 Jun, 1963
Age: 56 yrs
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Tulsa
Education: Juilliard School
University of Tulsa
Gender: Female
Description: American actress
Twitter Id: JTripplehorn
Spouse: Leland Orser [M. 2000]
Net Worth 2021: 8 million
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Last Modified: Jun 3 2025
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