Tess Harper is an American actress who is best known for being the Golden Globe Awards receiver for her role in the movie Tender Mercies and Academy Award for the film Crimes of the Heart. Currently, 68 years of age Tess Harper is married to husband Ken Harper and is also well remembered for acting in the milestone movie No Country for Old Men.
Tess Harper's early life
Tess Harper was born as Tessie Jean "Tess" Washam on the 15th of August, 1950 in Arkansas, United States. She is the daughter of Rosemary Washam and Ed Washam. She belongs to white ethnicity and American nationality.
After graduating from high school she attended Arkansas State University-Beebe, during which Tess Harper performed in numerous plays.
She later enrolled at the Southwest Missouri State University from where she later graduated with a bachelor's degree in education.
Tess Harper's career
Tess Harper is a famous actress of her time and has acted in films like Tender Mercies, starring Ellen Barkin, Crimes of the Heart and No Country for Old Men, featuring Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin.
Tess Harper nominated for several awards like Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her first film role.
In 1986, Tess Harper was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work and also nominated for Guild Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a Motion Picture.
Tess Harper is also best known for portraying the role of Mrs. Pinkman, mother of Aaron Paul in the TV show Breaking Bad.
Tess Harper's personal life
Tess Harper married Ken Harper in 1971 but they couldn't regularize their relationship as well and get a divorce after 5 years.
However, after their divorce, it was rumored that Tess got married but it is not confirmed yet. She is popular in social media like twitter, facebook, Instagram.
Tess Harper's net worth
Tess Harper net worth and salary are not specified, but she might have earned a lucrative sum of money from her profession of acting.
However, some tabloids, have mentioned that the American actress might be worth $5 million.
