Jennifer Jason Leigh Biography: Age, Net Worth, Son, Movies, Height, Parents, TV Shows, Ex-Husband

Jennifer Leigh Morrow also known as Jennifer Jason Leigh is an acclaimed American actress known for her intense, versatile performances in independent and mainstream cinema. She earned critical praise and an Academy Award nomination for her role as Daisy Domergue in The Hateful Eight (2015).

Her breakthrough came with Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), followed by standout turns in Single White Female (1992), Short Cuts (1993), Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994), and recent projects including Fargo Season 5 and Night Always Comes (2025).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Jennifer Leigh Morrow
• Stage Name: Jennifer Jason Leigh
• Born: February 5, 1962
• Age: 64 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.60 m
• Religion: Judaism
• Parents: Vic Morrow and Barbara Turner
• Siblings: Carrie Ann Morrow (older sister, deceased 2016) and half-sister Mina Badie
• Spouse: Noah Baumbach (ex-husband)
• Children: One
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jennifer Jason Leigh was born on February 5, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, United States, to parents Vic Morrow (actor, born Victor Morozoff) and Barbara Turner (screenwriter). Her parents divorced when she was two years old.

She has an older sister, Carrie Ann Morrow (deceased 2016), and a half-sister, actress Mina Badie. She changed her surname early in her career, adopting “Jason” in honor of family friend actor Jason Robards. Leigh grew up in a Jewish household; her father’s family originated from Russia and her mother’s from Austria.

She studied acting with famed coach Lee Strasberg and began her professional career as a teenager with television guest roles in the 1970s. She did not pursue traditional higher education, focusing instead on acting training and early roles. Her ethnicity is Ashkenazi Jewish. Her religion is Judaism.

Career

Jennifer Jason Leigh started with television appearances in the 1970s, including The Best Little Girl in the World (1981). Her film breakthrough was as Stacy Hamilton in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982).

She earned acclaim for intense dramatic roles in Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989), Miami Blues (1990), Single White Female (1992), Short Cuts (1993), Dolores Claiborne (1995), and Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994, Golden Globe nomination as Dorothy Parker).

Later highlights include The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), Road to Perdition (2002), Margot at the Wedding (2007, which she co-wrote with ex-husband Noah Baumbach), The Hateful Eight (2015, Oscar nomination), Annihilation (2018), and voice work in Anomalisa (2015). On television, she starred in Atypical (2017–2021) and Fargo Season 5 (2023–2024). She has also produced, written, and directed projects including The Anniversary Party (2001).

Social Media

Jennifer Jason Leigh does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Jennifer Jason Leigh, 64 years old and 1.60 m tall, is single. She was married to filmmaker Noah Baumbach from September 2, 2005, until their divorce was finalized in September 2013. They met through mutual friends and collaborated on films including Margot at the Wedding and Greenberg.

They have one son, Rohmer Emmanuel Baumbach (born March 17, 2010). No other current or past marriages are documented. Earlier relationships included links to actors such as Jason Patric, Eric Stoltz, and others, though details remain private. She has one child and prioritizes a low-key family life focused on her son.

Net Worth

Jennifer Jason Leigh‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in critically acclaimed films and television series including Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Single White Female, The Hateful Eight, Atypical, and Fargo; residuals from streaming and syndication of her extensive body of work; producing and writing credits on independent projects; and occasional voice or directing contributions.

Filmography

• Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
• Single White Female (1992)
• Short Cuts (1993)
• Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994)
• The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
• Dolores Claiborne (1995)
• Road to Perdition (2002)
• Margot at the Wedding (2007)
• The Hateful Eight (2015)
• Anomalisa (2015, voice)
• Annihilation (2018)
• Atypical (2017–2021, TV series)
• Fargo (2023–2024, TV series)
• Night Always Comes (2025)
• Crime 101 (2026)