---
name: "Jennifer Connelly"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/jennifer-connelly"
fi1m_id: "jennifer-connelly"
imdb_id: "nm0000124"
tmdb_id: 6161
wikidata_id: "Q103343"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "12 December 1970"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 14
average_fi1m_score: 69
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 14
updated: "2026-10-05T15:09:21.974641+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Jennifer Connelly

## Identity

Jennifer Connelly

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jennifer-connelly
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** jennifer-connelly
- **IMDb ID:** nm0000124
- **TMDB ID:** 6161
- **Wikidata ID:** Q103343
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Connelly, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103343, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000124/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6161

Actor. Born 12 December 1970 in Cairo, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 12 December 1970, Cairo, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1984–present
- **Also known as:** Jennifer Lynn Connelly , Jennifer L. Connelly
- **Frequently works with:** [Darren Aronofsky](https://film.one/person/darren-aronofsky.md), [Jon Hamm](https://film.one/person/jon-hamm.md), [Russell Crowe](https://film.one/person/russell-crowe.md)
- **Academy Awards:** 1 Oscar (1 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 69, as actor, over 14 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 78 (2), 1990s 76 (1), 2000s 66 (5), 2010s 68 (3), 2020s 68 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 69 to 64 across 14 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 9 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 7 of 12 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 10, Adventure 5, Science Fiction 5, Action 4, Crime 2, Romance 2
- **Screen time:** 25 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $4,000m across 12 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Connelly, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103343, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000124/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/6161

## Streaming the US now

- **Apple TV:** [*Top Gun: Maverick*](https://film.one/film/top-gun-maverick.md) (80), [*A Beautiful Mind*](https://film.one/film/a-beautiful-mind.md) (62), [*Dark Matter*](https://film.one/tv/dark-matter.md) (61)
- **Peacock:** [*Requiem for a Dream*](https://film.one/film/requiem-for-a-dream.md) (80)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Little Children*](https://film.one/film/little-children.md) (77)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*Dark City*](https://film.one/film/dark-city.md) (76)
- **Disney+:** [*Labyrinth*](https://film.one/film/labyrinth.md) (74)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Jennifer Connelly

> Jennifer Connelly makes us care about characters whose films are often busy with something else. We value her ability to suggest wants and feelings beyond the immediate plot, though directors do not always give her enough time.

Jennifer Connelly’s Emma Murdoch has feelings that *Dark City* (1998) barely stops to consider. Alex Proyas builds an absorbing mystery around a city more fully developed than most of its inhabitants, and Connelly makes us notice what is missing. There is enough in her performance to make another stretch with Emma seem more appealing than another piece of the puzzle. We were frustrated by how often the people had to serve the mystery when she had already made us interested in them. Her ability to suggest a fuller life than the writing provides is a good reason to watch her.

Her early leading roles included the fantasy and adventure films *Labyrinth* (1986) and *The Rocketeer* (1991). The lighter material did not always ask much of her; *The Rocketeer* is part of that limitation, rather than proof that she had little to offer. The turn towards more demanding drama brought *Requiem for a Dream* (2000) and Alicia Nash in *A Beautiful Mind* (2001). Our clearest evidence for what she can do comes from the former.

Darren Aronofsky casts her as Marion Silver in *Requiem for a Dream*, and her performance keeps addiction from becoming the only thing we know about Marion. Working alongside Jared Leto and Marlon Wayans, she makes us believe these people still have wants beyond the next high. The need for relief remains recognisably human, without asking us to overlook what addiction does. Aronofsky’s relentless cutting can obscure that work, flattening distinctions the actors have taken care to establish. Connelly and Wayans deserve more uninterrupted attention, but their performances are a substantial reason to face a punishing film.

Her subsequent work has moved between independent dramas and studio films, including *Blood Diamond* (2006), *Noah* (2014) and *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022). She is frequently cast as intelligent, resilient women. We are more interested in the particular wants she gives Marion and the unexplored feelings she suggests in Emma. Start with *Requiem for a Dream*, provided you can bear a film whose cutting sometimes gets between us and the performance we want to watch.

## Biography

Jennifer Connelly is an American actress. She was born on 12 December 1970 in Cairo, New York. She began her career as a child model and made her acting debut in the 1984 film *Once Upon a Time in America*.

After further modelling work, she appeared in films including *Phenomena* (1985), *Labyrinth* (1986), *Career Opportunities* (1991) and *The Rocketeer* (1991). She received praise for her performances in *Dark City* (1998) and *Requiem for a Dream* (2000).

Connelly won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in *A Beautiful Mind* (2001). Other notable credits include *Blood Diamond* (2006), *He's Just Not That Into You* (2009), *Noah* (2014), *Spider-Man: Homecoming* (2017) and *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022). She is married to actor Paul Bettany.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (14)

- *Dark Matter* (2024), Fi1m 61, as Daniela Dessen — [page](https://film.one/tv/dark-matter.md)
- *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022), Fi1m 80, as Penny Benjamin — [page](https://film.one/film/top-gun-maverick.md)
- *Snowpiercer* (2020), Fi1m 63, as Melanie Cavill — [page](https://film.one/tv/snowpiercer-2020.md)
- *Alita: Battle Angel* (2019), Fi1m 72, as Chiren — [page](https://film.one/film/alita-battle-angel.md)
- *Spider-Man: Homecoming* (2017), Fi1m 74, as Karen / Suit Lady (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-homecoming.md)
- *Noah* (2014), Fi1m 58, as Naameh — [page](https://film.one/film/noah.md)
- *The Day the Earth Stood Still* (2008), Fi1m 40, as Helen Benson — [page](https://film.one/film/the-day-the-earth-stood-still-2008.md)
- *Little Children* (2006), Fi1m 77, as Kathy Adamson — [page](https://film.one/film/little-children.md)
- *Hulk* (2003), Fi1m 72, as Betty Ross — [page](https://film.one/film/hulk.md)
- *A Beautiful Mind* (2001), Fi1m 62, as Alicia Nash — [page](https://film.one/film/a-beautiful-mind.md)
- *Requiem for a Dream* (2000), Fi1m 80, as Marion Silver — [page](https://film.one/film/requiem-for-a-dream.md)
- *Dark City* (1998), Fi1m 76, as Emma Murdoch — [page](https://film.one/film/dark-city.md)
- *Labyrinth* (1986), Fi1m 74, as Sarah — [page](https://film.one/film/labyrinth.md)
- *Once Upon a Time in America* (1984), Fi1m 81, as Young Deborah — [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-time-in-america.md)

## Complete filmography (54)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Dark Matter* (2024), series, as Daniela Dessen · Executive Producer — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/tv/dark-matter.md)
- *Bad Behaviour* (2023), as Lucy · Executive Producer
- *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022), as Penny Benjamin — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/top-gun-maverick.md)
- *Snowpiercer* (2020), series, as Melanie Cavill — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/snowpiercer-2020.md)
- *Alita: Battle Angel* (2019), as Chiren — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/alita-battle-angel.md)
- *Only the Brave* (2017), as Amanda Marsh
- *Spider-Man: Homecoming* (2017), as Karen / Suit Lady (voice) — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/spider-man-homecoming.md)
- *American Pastoral* (2016), as Dawn Levov
- *Shelter* (2014), as Hannah
- *Noah* (2014), as Naameh — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/noah.md)
- *Winter's Tale* (2014), as Virginia Gamely
- *Aloft* (2014), as Nana Kunning
- *Stuck in Love* (2013), as Erica
- *Salvation Boulevard* (2011), as Gwen Vanderveer
- *The Dilemma* (2011), as Beth
- *Virginia* (2010), as Virginia
- *Creation* (2009), as Emma Darwin
- *9* (2009), as #7 (voice)
- *He's Just Not That Into You* (2009), as Janine
- *Inkheart* (2008), as Roxanne
- *The Day the Earth Stood Still* (2008), as Helen Benson — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/the-day-the-earth-stood-still-2008.md)
- *Reservation Road* (2007), as Grace Learner
- *Journey Through the Labyrinth* (2007), Thanks
- *Blood Diamond* (2006), as Maddy Bowen
- *Little Children* (2006), as Kathy Adamson — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/little-children.md)
- *Dark Water* (2005), as Dahlia Williams
- *House of Sand and Fog* (2003), as Kathy
- *Hulk* (2003), as Betty Ross — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/hulk.md)
- *A Beautiful Mind* (2001), as Alicia Nash — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/a-beautiful-mind.md)
- *The $treet* (2000), series, as Catherine Miller
- *Requiem for a Dream* (2000), as Marion Silver — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/requiem-for-a-dream.md)
- *Pollock* (2000), as Ruth Kligman
- *Waking the Dead* (2000), as Sarah Williams
- *Dark City* (1998), as Emma Murdoch — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/dark-city.md)
- *Inventing the Abbotts* (1997), as Eleanor Abbott
- *Far Harbor* (1996), as Ellie
- *Mulholland Falls* (1996), as Allison Pond
- *Out There* (1995), as Woman in Grocery Line (uncredited)
- *Higher Learning* (1995), as Taryn
- *The World of Jim Henson* (1994), as Sarah (archive footage)
- *Of Love and Shadows* (1994), as Irene
- *The Heart of Justice* (1992), as Emma Burgess
- *The Rocketeer* (1991), as Jenny Blake
- *Career Opportunities* (1991), as Josie McClellan
- *The Hot Spot* (1990), as Gloria Harper
- *Etoile* (1989), as Claire Hamilton / Natalie Horvath
- *Some Girls* (1988), as Gabriella
- *Labyrinth* (1986), as Sarah — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/labyrinth.md)
- *Seven Minutes in Heaven* (1986), as Natalie Becker
- *Phenomena* (1985), as Jennifer Corvino
- *Once Upon a Time in America* (1984), as Young Deborah — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-time-in-america.md)
- *Tales of the Unexpected* (1979), series, as The Girl
- *Wrong Answer*, Actor
- *Safe Houses*, series, as Elizabeth Winters

## Gallery

- ![Jennifer Connelly in Central Park, New York CityJennifer Connelly at Central Park (2005)](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-676af858b1db.jpg) Jennifer Connelly in Central Park, New York CityJennifer Connelly at Central Park (2005) — Alejandro, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Jennifer_Connelly2_2005.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Star of Labyrinth, Career Opportunities, The Rocketeer, Dark City, A Beautiful Mind, Dark Water, Blood Diamond, and American Pastoral. NYC Oct '16 (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-c1f687329d41.jpg) Star of Labyrinth, Career Opportunities, The Rocketeer, Dark City, A Beautiful Mind, Dark Water, Blood Diamond, and American Pastoral. NYC Oct '16 (2016) — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Jennifer_Connelly_%2830608969725%29.jpg/1280px-Jennifer_Connelly_%2830608969725%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jennifer Connelly (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-3400243fed17.jpg) Jennifer Connelly (2010) — Karon Liu from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Jennifer_Connelly_%285008014267%29.jpg/1280px-Jennifer_Connelly_%285008014267%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jennifer Connelly](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-8d9c14433e7a.jpg) Jennifer Connelly — Karon Liu at https://www.flickr.com/people/32153970@N07, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Jennifer_Connelly_2010_TIFF.jpg/1280px-Jennifer_Connelly_2010_TIFF.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Jennifer Connelly](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-97bad45489be.jpg) Jennifer Connelly — Image via TMDB
- ![Jennifer Connelly](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-003e36285c52.jpg) Jennifer Connelly — Image via TMDB
- ![Jennifer Connelly](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-cdace2c7ccf4.jpg) Jennifer Connelly — Image via TMDB
- ![Jennifer Connelly at the screening of the restored version of "Once upon a time in America" at the Cannes Film Festival (2012)](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-f09c511c9599.jpg) Jennifer Connelly at the screening of the restored version of "Once upon a time in America" at the Cannes Film Festival (2012) — Olivier06400, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Jennifer_Connelly_2012.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Jennifer Connelly](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-11efba702cc4.jpg) Jennifer Connelly — Image via TMDB
- ![Jennifer Connelly](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-b964a01c2db9.jpg) Jennifer Connelly — Image via TMDB
- ![Jennifer Connelly](https://film.one/media/person/88178/gallery-6d563957dd97.jpg) Jennifer Connelly — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Academy Awards — 1 won

- 2002: Best Supporting Actress (won), for *A Beautiful Mind*

### BAFTA Film Awards — 1 won

- 2002: Best Actress in a Supporting Role (won), for *A Beautiful Mind*

### Golden Globes — 1 won, 1 nominated

- 2002: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (won), for *A Beautiful Mind*
- 2001: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (nominated), for *A Beautiful Mind*

### SAG Awards — 0 won, 2 nominated

- 2002: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (nominated), for *A Beautiful Mind*
- 2002: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (nominated), for *A Beautiful Mind*

### Other awards — 1 won, 4 nominated

- Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture 2004: Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture (nominated), for *House of Sand and Fog*
- Saturn Awards 2004: Best Actress (nominated), for *Hulk*
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress 2003: Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress (nominated), for *House of Sand and Fog*
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress 2001: Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress (won), for *A Beautiful Mind*
- Independent Spirit Awards 2001: Best Supporting Female (nominated), for *Requiem for a Dream*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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