On this day in 1962, actress Jodie Foster is born in Los Angeles. Foster made her show business debut in 1969, on the TV series Mayberry, R.F.D. Foster grew up to become one of Hollywood’s most respected actresses. She won Oscars for her roles in The Accused (1988) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991). She also began directing films in 1991 with Little Man Tate.