L Word Character: Bette Porter

Born: 19th December 1963, Chicago

Extras: Video clips - Gallery

Biography:

Jennifer Beals was propelled to overnight stardom when she starred in the hit 80s film Flashdance back in 1983, but she shyed away from fame and decided to continue her education at Yale instead, whilst fitting in roles in films such The Bride co-starring with Sting.

Since then she has been busy earning herself a reputation as an 'independant darling' taking leading roles in acclaimed independent flms such as Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), and The Last Days of Disco (1998).

She was married to director Alexander Rockwell in 1986, but they divorced. She is now married to 'Ken'.

Filmography:

• Troubled Waters (2006)
• The Grudge 2 (2006)
• Desolation Sound (2005)
• Catch That Kid (2004)
• Runaway Jury (2003)
• Break a Leg (2003)
• They Shoot Divas, Don't They? (2002)
• Roger Dodger (2002)
• 13 Moons (2002)
• "Feast of All Saints" (2001) (mini) TV Series
• The Anniversary Party (2001)
• Out of Line (2001)
• Militia (2000)
• Something More (1999)
• The Last Days of Disco (1998)
• The Prophecy II (1998)
• Body and Soul (1998)
• Wishful Thinking (1997)
• Let It Be Me (1995)
• Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)
• Four Rooms (1995)
• Arabian Knight (1995)
• The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994)
• Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994)
• Dead on Sight (1994)
• Grand pardon II, Le (1992)
• In the Soup (1992)
• Blood and Concrete (1991)
• Dr. M (1990)
• Vampire's Kiss (1989)
• Sons (1989)
• Split Decisions (1988)
• Partita, La (1988)
• The Bride (1985/I)
• Flashdance (1983)
• My Bodyguard (1980)

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