What is Anne Archer's Net Worth?
Anne Archer is an accomplished American actress with a net worth of $20 million. She made her debut in 1970 with the television show Men at Law. Throughout the 70s, she appeared in various TV productions such as The Mark of Zorro, Little House on the Prairie, and Trackdown. She expanded her portfolio with roles in movies like The Honkers, Cancel My Reservation, Lifeguard, Good Guys Wear Black, and Paradise Alley. Her breakthrough came in 1987 with her Oscar-nominated role in Fatal Attraction, where she starred alongside Michael Douglas. Since then, she has balanced film and television roles, including Patriot Games, Short Cuts, Clear and Present Danger, Rules of Engagement, and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
Early Life and Education
Born on August 24, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, Anne Archer is the daughter of actors John Archer and Marjorie Lord. After her parents' divorce, her mother married Harry Volk, a philanthropist. Archer attended Pitzer College in Claremont and graduated in 1968.
Film Career
Anne Archer's film debut was in The Honkers (1972). She quickly followed with roles in Cancel My Reservation and The All-American Boy. In 1976, she appeared in the crime film Trackdown and the drama Lifeguard. Her notable films in the 70s include Good Guys Wear Black with Chuck Norris and Paradise Alley with Sylvester Stallone. She also starred in Hero at Large, Raise the Titanic, Operation Green Ice, Waltz Across Texas, and Too Scared to Scream. Her role in the thriller Fatal Attraction garnered critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
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The 90s saw Archer in films like Love at Large, Narrow Margin, and Eminent Domain. She starred opposite Harrison Ford in Patriot Games (1992) and its sequel, Clear and Present Danger (1994). Other films during this period include The Art of War, Uncle Nino, Lullaby, and Trafficked.
Television Career
Archer made her television debut in 1970 with guest roles on Men at Law and Hawaii Five-0. She subsequently appeared in Mod Squad, Ironside, and Love, American Style. In 1973, she played Carol Sanders in the ABC sitcom Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. The following year, she appeared in The Mark of Zorro. Throughout the decade, she guest-starred in shows like Little House on the Prairie and Switch.
In 1983, she starred as Annie Benjamin in The Family Tree. From 1985, she played Cassandra Wilder in the soap opera Falcon Crest. She took a break from television but returned in the 90s with TV films such as The Last of His Tribe, Nails, Because Mommy Works, and Jake's Women. In the 21st century, she had recurring roles in Boston Public, The L Word, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Ghost Whisperer. From 2008 to 2009, she was a main character in the series Privileged. Most recently, in 2022, she portrayed Charlotte Shultz in the Hulu miniseries The Dropout.
Stage Career
In addition to her film and television work, Archer has also performed on stage. Early in her career, she played Ramona in the Ramona Pageant in Hemet, California. In 2001, she starred as Mrs. Robinson in a West End production of The Graduate. She also portrayed the titular actress in The Trial of Jane Fonda at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in both 2014 and 2016.
Personal Life
Anne Archer's parents, John Archer and Marjorie Lord, were prominent actors. Her father passed away in 1999, and her mother in 2015. Anne and her sibling sold their mother's Beverly Hills home for $9.25 million, which she had purchased in 1977 for $455,000. Archer was married to William Davis from 1969 to 1977, and they have one son, Tommy Davis, who held various positions within the Church of Scientology.
In 1979, Archer married producer Terry Jastrow. In 1989, the couple bought a home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, for $2 million. Similar homes in the area have recently sold for between $6-8 million.
