Jennifer Warren, born August 12, 1941, in New York City, is an American actress, producer, and film director whose career spans over five decades.
Known for her compelling performances on stage and screen, Warren has also made significant contributions behind the camera as a director.
Her uncle, Jacob Ben-Ami, was a notable Yiddish theatre actor and director, which may have influenced her early interest in the performing arts.
Warren married producer Roger Gimbel in 1976, and they had a son, Barney, who is a writer and editor. Roger Gimbel passed away on April 26, 2011.
Siblings
Jennifer has one sibling, a brother called Paul Warren.
However, not much is known about Paul including his personal life or career pursuits as he leads a private life compared to her famous sister.
Career
Warren’s career is marked by a distinguished presence in theatre, film, television, and directing, showcasing her versatility and depth as an artist.
In theatre, Warren’s career began on the stage, where she made her Broadway debut in 1972 in the comedy 6 Rms Riv Vu, playing Janet Friedman.
Her performance earned her a Theatre World Award, recognizing her as a promising new talent.
She also appeared in the short-lived Broadway production of P.S. Your Cat Is Dead! and worked in prestigious regional theatres, establishing a strong foundation in live performance.
In film, Warren’s career took off in the 1970s with roles in notable movies.
She starred in Sam’s Song (1969), Night Moves (1975) opposite Gene Hackman, Slap Shot (1977) as the frustrated wife of Paul Newman’s character, Another Man, Another Chance (1977) with James Caan, and Ice Castles (1978).
Her role in Night Moves earned her a Screen World Award for Best Actress, and she was listed as one of the 12 “Promising New Actors of 1975” in John Willis’ Screen World, Volume 27.
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Other film credits include Mutant (1984) and Fatal Beauty (1987) alongside Whoopi Goldberg. She also appeared in Steel Cowboy (1978), further showcasing her ability to tackle diverse roles.
In television, Warren’s career includes guest roles on popular shows such as The Bob Newhart Show, Kojak, Cagney & Lacey, Hotel, Hooperman, and Murder, She Wrote.
She had a featured role as Dinah Caswell in the 1982 TV movie Paper Dolls and its 1984 series adaptation.
Additionally, she played Ria Parkinson in the 1979 pilot for an American version of the British sitcom Butterflies, though the series was not commissioned.
Warren starred in over twenty network TV movies, including First You Cry (1978) and Steel Cowboy (1978).
In directing, Warren transitioned into directing in the later stages of her career, demonstrating her creative range.
She was accepted into the Directing Workshop for Women at the American Film Institute, where she directed the short film Point of Departure.
Her feature directorial debut, The Beans of Egypt, Maine (1994), starred Martha Plimpton, Kelly Lynch, and Rutger Hauer.
She followed this with Partners in Crime (2000), featuring Rutger Hauer and Paulina Porizkova, which was distributed in the U.S. by Artisan Films and aired on Direct TV.
Accolades
Warren received the Theatre World Award in 1972 for her Broadway debut in 6 Rms Riv Vu, marking her as a standout new performer.
In 1975, she earned the Screen World Award for Best Actress for her role in Night Moves, highlighting her impact in film.
She was also named one of the 12 “Promising New Actors of 1975” in John Willis’ Screen World, Volume 27.
Her short film Point of Departure, directed as part of the American Film Institute’s Directing Workshop for Women, won the Cine Golden Eagle Award and Best Drama at the Aspen Film Festival, further cementing her directorial prowess.
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