The actress Jodie FOSTER is an Academy Award-winning actress, director, and producer. She is best known for her roles in films such as The Silence of the Lambs, Taxi Driver, and Contact. Her first major role was in the 1976 film Taxi Driver, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She won two Academy Awards for her performances in The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs. She has also directed several films, including Little Man Tate and Home for the Holidays. FOSTER's middle name is 'FOSTER', which is the answer to the crossword clue.