Who is Talia Balsam? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Age: 65 Years, 65 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: George Clooney (ex-husband) and John Slattery

father: Martin Balsam

mother: Joyce Van Patten

siblings: Adam Balsam and Zoe Balsam (half siblings)

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Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Females

Notable Alumni: Lee Strasberg Theatre And Film Institute

Ancestry: Italian American, British American, Dutch American, Russian American

City: New York City

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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education: Lee Strasberg Theatre And Film Institute

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Where was Talia Balsam born?

Talia Balsam was born in New York City, New York, USA.
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What are some popular TV shows or movies Talia Balsam has appeared in?

Talia Balsam is known for her roles in TV shows like "Mad Men" and "Divorce," as well as movies such as "No Strings Attached" and "The Wackness."
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Does Talia Balsam have any siblings?

Talia Balsam has a brother named Casey Balsam.
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What is Talia Balsam's ethnicity?

Talia Balsam is of Jewish descent.
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Has Talia Balsam won any major acting awards?

Talia Balsam has not won any major acting awards, but she has received critical acclaim for her performances in various TV shows and movies.

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Career

Talia Balsam started acting in 1977. She first appeared on television, in the series ‘Happy Days’. After that, she did the TV films ‘The Initiation of Sarah’, ‘Stickin' Together’, ‘Fast Lane Blues’ and ‘The Millionaire’. Then she was cast as Cathy Consuelos in the series ‘Taxi’. In 1979, she made her big screen debut with the movie ‘Sunnyside’. From then till 1983, Balsam did a number of TV projects, such as ‘Survival of Dana’, ‘The Runaways’, ‘OHMS’, ‘Archie Bunker's Place’, ‘Kent State’, ‘Hill Street Blues’, ‘Cagney & Lacey’ and ‘Family Ties’.

In 1984, she did the flick ‘Mass Appeal’ as well as the TV movie ‘Calamity Jane’. The following year, she appeared as Debbie Delancey in the TV series ‘Murder, She Wrote’. After this, she appeared in movies, TV films, and TV series like ‘Crawlspace’, ‘The Supernaturals’, ‘The Kindred’, ‘In the Mood’, ‘The Ladies’ and ‘Tour of Duty’. In the year 1989, the actress was cast as Paige in the television program ‘Thirtysomething’. She then did the TV films ‘Sins of the Mother’ and ‘Past Imperfect’, the series ‘Life Goes On’, ‘Stat’ and ‘Jake and the Fatman,’ and the film ‘Killer Instinct’.

In 1993, Talia Balsam appeared in the TV shows ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ and ‘Mad About You’. Two years later, she did the flick ‘Coldblooded’ and also starred in the TV series ‘Diagnosis: Murder’, ‘Touched by an Angel’ and ‘Almost Perfect’. Then in 1998, the American star had a recurring role in ‘L.A. Doctors’. After this, she did recurring roles in the TV series titled ‘K Street’ and ‘Without a Trace’. In 2005, Balsam did the TV movie ‘Into the Fire’ and the film ‘Little Manhattan’. Two years later, she was offered the chance to star as Mona in the series ‘Mad Men’.

After making a guest appearance in the series ‘Treme’, she played the role of Cynthia Walden in the series ‘Homeland’ in 2012. Three years later, she got featured in the movies ‘Don't Worry Baby’ and ‘The Girl in the Book’. In 2016, Balsam did the film ‘Little Men’. She can now be seen playing a regular role in the TV comedy series ‘Divorce’.

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Personal Life

Talia Balsam was born on March 5, 1959. in New York City, New York, USA, to Martin Balsam and Joyce Van Patten. She has two half-siblings, Adam and Zoe. She studied at Treehaven School before pursuing her career in acting. Balsam got married to George Clooney in 1989. However, the marriage did not last long. After divorcing Clooney in 1993, she married John Slattery with whom she has a son, Harry.

Facts About Talia Balsam

Talia Balsam is known for her versatile acting skills, having appeared in a wide range of roles in both television and film.

She comes from a family with a rich acting history, as her father was a renowned actor and her mother was a respected actress as well.

Talia Balsam has a passion for environmental conservation and has been involved in various initiatives to protect the environment.

In addition to her acting career, Talia Balsam is also an accomplished painter, with her artwork being featured in several galleries.

She is known for her sense of humor and down-to-earth personality, making her a beloved figure among fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Talia Balsam Biography

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