Foster’s films have spanned a wide variety of genres, from family films to horror. Foster was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Evelyn Ella “Brandy” (née Almond) and Lucius Fisher Foster II. Her father, a decorated Air Force lieutenant-colonel turned real estate broker, came from a wealthy background and left his wife before Jodie was born. Evelyn supported Jodie by working as a film producer. Her first film role was in the 1970 television movie Menace on the Mountain, which was followed by several Disney productions.
