Talia Balsam
| Talia Balsam | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 5, 1959 New York City, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Spouse(s) |
George Clooney (1989–1993) John Slattery (1998–present; 1 child) |
| Parent(s) |
Martin Balsam (1919–1996) Joyce Van Patten (b. 1934) |
| Relatives |
Dick Van Patten (uncle) Pat Van Patten (aunt) Timothy Van Patten (half-uncle) Vincent Van Patten (cousin) |
Talia Balsam (born March 5, 1959) is an American TV and film actress. She is the daughter of film actor Martin Balsam and actress Joyce Van Patten. She was formerly married to George Clooney, and is currently married to John Slattery.[1][2]
Biography
Early life
Balsam was born in New York City to actor Martin Balsam and actress Joyce Van Patten.[1] She is the niece of actor Dick Van Patten, actress Pat Van Patten and actor Tim Van Patten.
She attended a boarding school in Tucson, Arizona, in her adolescent years.
Personal life
Balsam married actor George Clooney in Las Vegas in 1989; they were divorced in 1993.[2] Clooney stated, "I probably – definitely – wasn't someone who should have been married at that point." Clooney told Vanity Fair, "I just don't feel like I gave Talia a fair shot."[3] Since 1998 Balsam has been married to John Slattery with whom she has a son, Harry Slattery. They married at the county of Kauai.[1] Together, they played husband and wife Roger and Mona Sterling in Mad Men.
Career
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn | ||
| 1977 | Happy Days | Nancy Croft | TV series (1 episode) |
| 1978–1983 | Taxi | Cathy | TV series |
| 1979 | Sunnyside | Ann Rosario | |
| 1979 | Survival of Dana | ||
| 1980 | Archie Bunker's Place | Beverly Klein | |
| 1982–1989 | Family Ties | TV series | |
| 1984 | Mass Appeal | Liz Dolson | |
| 1984 | Magnum, P.I. | Emily | TV series (1 episode "On Face Value") |
| 1984–1986, 1987–1988 | Punky Brewster | Miranda 'Randi' Mitchell | TV series |
| 1984, 1996 | Murder, She Wrote | Debbie Delancey / Julie Pritzer | TV series (2 episodes) |
| 1985 | Consenting Adult | Margie | |
| 1986 | Crawlspace | Lori Bancroft | |
| 1986 | The Supernaturals | Pvt. Angela Lejune | |
| 1987 | The Kindred | Sharon Raymond | |
| 1987–1991 | Thirtysomething | Paige | TV series |
| 1989 | Trust Me | Catherine Walker | |
| 1990–2010 | Law & Order: Remand | Teri Marks | TV series[1] |
| 1991 | Sins of the Mother | Liz | |
| 1992 | Killer Instinct/Homicidal Impulse | Emma | |
| 1994 | The Companion | Charlene | |
| 1994–2003 | Touched by an Angel | Dr. Joanne Glassberg | TV series |
| 1995 | Coldblooded | Jean Alexander | |
| 1995 | Diagnosis Murder | Tonya | TV series (1 episode "Call Me Incontestable") |
| 1997 | Camp Stories | Mary | |
| 1997–2002 | Ally McBeal | Sheila Kent | TV series |
| 1998–1999 | L.A. Doctors | Julie Lonner | TV series |
| 1998–1999 | The Love Boat: The Next Wave | TV series | |
| 1999 | Valerie Flake | ||
| 2002–2009 | Without a Trace | Jack Malone's Wife | TV series |
| 2003 | K Street | Gail | TV Series |
| 2005 | Little Manhattan | Jackie Telesco | |
| 2006 | All the King's Men | Lucy Stark | |
| 2007 | The Cake Eaters | Violet Kaminski | |
| 2007–present | Mad Men | Mona Sterling | TV series |
| 2007–present | Wainy Days | Carol | Internet video series |
| 2008 | The Wackness | Mrs. Shapiro | |
| 2009–present | Nurse Jackie | Grace's Therapist | TV series |
| 2010 | Choose | Clarissa | |
| 2010 | Conviction | Prosecuting Attorney | |
| 2010–present | Treme | Carla Hall | TV series |
| 2011 | No Strings Attached | Sandra Kurtzman | |
| 2011 | Return | Julie | |
| 2012–2013 | Homeland | Cynthia Walden | TV series |
| 2014 | The Girl in the Book | Mom | |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Buchanan, Jason. "Talia Balsam movies, photos, movie reviews, filmography, and biography – AllMovie". Allmovie.com. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Talia Balsam Movies, Pictures and Awards". Mrmovietimes.com. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
- ↑ Wang, Julia. "George Clooney Biography : People.com". People.com. Retrieved 4 November 2012.
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