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Jessica Harper
Career
Active 1971 – present
Biography
About Jessica Harper
Born on Monday the 10th of October 1949 in Winnetka, Illinois, Jessica Harper began her feature film career with a starring role in Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise (1974). She is an American actress and singer. Harper is best known for portraying Suzy Bannion, the protagonist of Dario Argento's cult classic Suspiria (1977). She also appeared in films such as Inserts (1975) and My Favorite Year (1982). In 2018, she took a supporting role in Luca Guadagnino's remake of Suspiria. Standing 5'4" with a slim build, she has brown hair and brown eyes. Her career spans over five decades, beginning in 1971 when she was around 21. She remains active in the industry.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1971-present (started around 21 years old; 55 years active)
- Birthplace
- Winnetka, Illinois, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 126 lbs (or 57 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 9k (as of February 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Jessica Harper's career begin?
Her feature film career began with a starring role in Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise (1974), after which she appeared in Inserts (1975) and My Favorite Year (1982).
What is Jessica Harper's most famous role?
She is best known for portraying Suzy Bannion in Dario Argento's cult classic Suspiria (1977).
Has Jessica Harper appeared in any recent adaptations?
Yes, she appeared in a supporting role in Luca Guadagnino's 2018 remake of Suspiria.
Did you know
- Jessica Harper was born on Monday, October 10, 1949, in Winnetka, Illinois.
- She started her career in 1971 at age 21 and has been active for 55 years.
- She reprised her connection to Suspiria in the 2018 remake, appearing in a supporting role.
- She is both an actress and a singer, though her film roles are more widely known.
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