Jane Alexander
National Endowment for the Arts
Jane Alexander is the CEO of National Endowment for the Arts. Alexander was born in 1939 in Boston and educated at Beaver Country Day School and Sarah Lawrence College.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Jane Alexander has focused on her multifaceted career spanning acting, arts leadership, and environmental advocacy. Highlights include her current role in the television series "Severance," commentary on the state of arts funding and policy, and her past tenure as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts during the 1990s. The coverage also reflects on her Broadway work, humanitarian involvements, and interests outside entertainment, including birding and environmental causes.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- October 28, 1939 · Boston
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Beaver Country Day School, Sarah Lawrence College
- Awards
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, Theatre World Award, Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
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In the News
12 stories- Encyclopedia Britannica·
Jane Alexander | Biography, Films, Plays, & Facts
- Social Life Magazine·
Jane Alexander Net Worth: $15M And Four Oscar Nominations
- The Hollywood Reporter·
The ‘Severance’ Star Who Once Led the NEA Talks Season 2 Role, Trump and the Arts
- National Endowment for the Arts (.gov)·
Jane Chu (2014-18) - National Endowment for the Arts (.gov)
Jane Chu (2014-18) National Endowment for the Arts (.gov)
- National Endowment for the Arts (.gov)·
Jane Alexander (1993-97) - National Endowment for the Arts (.gov)
Jane Alexander (1993-97) National Endowment for the Arts (.gov)
- The Washington Post·
The lasting testament of Jane Alexander
- news - Mongabay·
When COVID shut Broadway, award-winning actress Jane Alexander went birding
- The New York Times·
Don’t Tell, but Jane Alexander Is Also a Comedian (Published 2020)
- Broadway Shows·
Jane Alexander
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune·
Jane Alexander joins Choral Artists Earth Day event
- Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center·
Jane Alexander and Kathryn Erbe Join RFK Human Rights Leadership Council
- Harvard Gazette·
Jane Alexander honored by Radcliffe
Jane Alexander: FAQ
- What company does Jane Alexander lead?
- Jane Alexander is CEO of National Endowment for the Arts.
- Where was Jane Alexander educated?
- Jane Alexander studied at Beaver Country Day School, Sarah Lawrence College.