- Has never been married. But she has spoken publicly about at least five long-term romantic involvements: Michael Sarrazin, Victor Drai, Alexander Godunov, Vincent Perez, and, most recently, Emin Boztepe.
- Sometimes credited as: Jackie Bisset, Jacky Bisset, Jacqueline Bisset
- Was a waitress in a Chinese restaurant.
- Favorite films: BRIEF ENCOUNTER (1946), SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961)
- Favorite actresses: Jeanne Moreau, Jessica Lange
- Favorite actors: Marlon Brando, Anthony Hopkins, Montgomery Clift
- Her most fulfilling role: Julie in Truffaut's DAY FOR NIGHT (LA NUIT AM, RICAINE) (1973)
- Her favorite scene: fighting with Anthony Quinn in THE GREEK TYCOON (1978)
- Godmother of actress Angelina Jolie.
- Co-hosted (with Pierce Brosnan) the Golden Globes in 1986.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for JOAN OF ARC (2000)
- Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie at Emmy Awards for JOAN OF ARC (1999)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for UNDER THE VOLCANO (1985)
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for WHO IS KILLING THE GREAT CHEFS OF EUROPE? (1979)
- Nominated for Most Promising Newcomer - Female at Golden Globe Awards for THE SWEET RIDE (1969)
Quotes- "I'm fascinated by a man with a twinkle in his eye."
- "Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades."
- "I'm either offered window-dressing parts in large movies - or little art films no one ever sees. People think the movies I end up doing are my real choices. I do the best things I'm offered."
Awards- Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival: Lifetime Achievement Award (2003)
- Cambridge Film award for an actress, THE SLEEPY TOWN GAL. (2002)
- Avignon/New York Film Festival: Honorary Roger (2001)
- Munich Film Festival: CineMerit Award (2001)
- CableACE Awards: Actress in a Movie or Miniseries, FORBIDDEN (1985)
- Golden Apple Awards: Female Star of the Year (1978)
- Laurel Awards: Best Dramatic Performance, Female, THE GRASSHOPPER (1971)
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