Tess Harper | |
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| Born | Tessie Jean Washam August 15, 1950 Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse |
Ken Harper (m. 1971–1976) |
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 Harper in 1984 |
Tessie Jean Harper (née Washam;[1] born August 15, 1950) is an American actress. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her first film role in 1983's Tender Mercies, and for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1986 film Crimes of the Heart. Her other film appearances include Flashpoint (1984), Ishtar (1987), Far North (1988), and No Country for Old Men (2007). She also had a recurring role on the first three seasons of Breaking Bad (2008–2010).