Jessica walter was born in 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Daughter of Esther Y David walter, grew up in Queens, New York and graduated from la High School of Performing Arts from Manhattan.
In the 1960s, he studied acting alongside James caan Y Christopher Lloyd on the NYC’s Neighborhood Playhouse, after which she landed her first major role as a regular actress in the novel “Love of life”. In this show he was from 1962 to 1965.
In 1964 he starred alongside Jack lord, Nick adams Y Herb Edelman in an episode of the series CBS “The Reporter”. He also had a recurring role in “Trapper John, MD“, Where he played Melanie McIntyre, the wife of Trapper John.
His first major role for a television film was in 1971, for the movie “Play Misty for Me“, In which she played a young psychopath who stalked a disc jockey played by Clint eastwood. For this role he received an award nomination Golden globes.
Other films in which she was seen were “Lilith“,”Grand prix“,”The Group“,”Bye Bye Braverman“,”Number One“,”Dr. Strange” Y “PCU”.
During the 1974-1975 season, he was the star of “Amy prentiss“, A spinoff of”Ironside”.
It was also chosen by the producer of “Dynasty”As the first choice to play the role of Alexis Carrington.
In 1983 he had a role in the novel “Bare Essence”, In which she played Ava marshall. Since then, Walter he has worked mainly in theater and television.
In the 90’s, Walter lent his voice to give life to the character of Fran Sinclair in the comedy of the ABC, “Dinosaurs“, And also appeared in”Just Shoot Me!” In the role of Eve gallo, the mother of Maya and ex-wife of the publicist Jack Gallo, interpreted by George Segal.
Between 2003 and 2006 she was seen in a regular role in the series of Fox, “Arrested Development“, Where he played Lucille bluth. For this role he received an award nomination Emmy. Jessica He will reprise this role in the 2012 film version of the popular series.
Other of his television credits include participation in series such as “Jack & Jill“,”Touched by an Angel“,”Rules of Engagement“,”Make it or break it“,”Saving grace“, Where he played Betty hanadarko for 5 episodes, “Happy hour“, Or”90210“, Spin off of the successful”Beverly Hills, 90210”, In which he gave life to Tabitha Wilson, and went Henrietta on “Gravity”.
He also had regular roles in “Archer”, Where he played Malory Archer between 2009 and 2011, the year since which she can be seen in the skin of Elaine robbins on “Retired at 35”.
In regards to your personal life, Walter he has a daughter named Brooke bowman, who was born in 1975, during her marriage to the director Ross Bowman. In 1983, already divorced from Bowman, married the actor Ron Leibman, with whom he co-starred in the play “Rumors“, And they were also seen together in the film”Dummy“And in an episode of the series”Law & Order”.