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Brenda Vaccaro Biography

Birth Name:Brenda Buell Vaccaro

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • Received the Theatre World Award in 1961 for her performance in the Broadway play "Everybody Loves Opal․"
  • Was given the title of "King of Brooklyn" at the 1992 Welcome Back to Brooklyn Festival
  • Studied acting under Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse
  • Interested in acting at a young age, she made several appearances in her high school's theatrical productions
  • Is widely recognized for her husky speaking voice
  • Was in a four-year relationship with actor Michael Douglas, whom she met in 1971
  • Grew up in Texas, where her parents founded the national chain Mario's Restaurant

Awards

  • 1970Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1970Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: nominated
  • 1970Golden Laurel-Female Supporting Performance: nominated
  • 1976Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1976Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture: winner
  • 1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1976Medalla Sitges en Plata de Ley-Best Actress: winner
  • 1978TP de Oro-Best Foreign Actress (Mejor Actriz Extranjera): nominated
  • 1979Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1981Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1981Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: winner
  • 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie: nominated
  • 2010Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: winner