Brenda Vaccaro

Birth Name:

Brenda Buell Vaccaro

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Camera department

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
Grew up in Texas, where her parents founded the national chain Mario's Restaurant
Was in a four-year relationship with actor Michael Douglas, whom she met in 1971

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

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