JESSICA HARPER
Jessica Harper
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 3, 1949
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Jessica Randolph Harper (born October 3, 1949) is an American actress and singer. Harper began her feature film career with a starring role in Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise (1974), and subsequently featured in films including Love and Death (1975), Inserts (1975), and My Favorite Year (1982). She is best known for her portrayal of Suzy Bannion, the protagonist of Dario Argento's cult classic Suspiria (1977), and appeared in a supporting role in Luca Guadagnino's 2018 remake.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
Love StoryEthel Skakel Kennedy
2026·
CarouselRebecca's Mother
2026·
Kill Me2026·
Fantasy LifeToby
2024·
NightbitchNorma
2023·
Fatal AttractionSophie
2023·
MemorySamantha
2022·
The Old ManCheryl Harper
2022·
Bones and AllBarbara Kerns
The Narrator
Self
2019·
SeeCora
2018·
SuspiriaAnke
2009·
House BrokenDWP Clerk
2002·
Minority ReportAnne Lively
2001·
Crossing JordanDorris Meisner
Self
Self
1997·
Ally McBealSister Helen
Alice Walker
1996·
7th HeavenNorma Moon
1996·
BoysMrs. John Baker
1995·
SafeJoyce
1994·
Chicago HopePhyllis Church
1993·
Mr. WonderfulFunny Face
1989·
Tales from the CryptMarie
1989·
Big Man on CampusDr. Fisk
1989·
Eat a Bowl of TeaAmerican Prostitute (uncredited)
1988·
The Blue IguanaCora
1987·
Wiseguy1987·
Once AgainCarrie
Phoebe Bass
1986·
The ImagemakerCynthia
1985·
The EqualizerKate Parnell
1985·
MoonlightingJanine Dalton
Annie
Prudence
1982·
My Favorite YearK.C. Downing
1981·
Pennies from HeavenJoan
1981·
Shock TreatmentJanet Majors
Herself
1980·
Stardust MemoriesDaisy
1979·
Studs LoniganLoretta Lonigan
1979·
The EvictorsRuth Watkins
1977·
AspenKit Kendrick
1977·
SuspiriaSuzy Bannion
1975·
Love and DeathNatasha
1975·
InsertsCathy Cake
Phoenix
1973·
The Garden PartyPeggy
1971·
Taking OffJessica Harper (uncredited)
1968·
Hawaii Five-OSunny Mandell