Eileen Heckart

Birth Name:

Anna Eileen Heckart

Birth Place:

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actress

Inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2000 after appearing in various stage productions for more than six decades
Graduated with a drama degree from Ohio State University before moving to New York City to pursue stage work
Began her Broadway career as an understudy and assistant stage manager for "The Voice of the Turtle" in 1943
Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "The Ford Theatre Hour" in 1950
Quote: "I don't like sitcoms․ It's instant acting; it has nothing to do with talent․․․You do television to make money so you can afford to act in the theater․"
Quote: "(On her final role in "The Waverly Gallery"): "This is my swan song, my last performance in a play․․․You get such a good one, you may as well go out on a wave․""
After years on stage, television and film, she would eventually begin work on the iconic soap opera "One Life to Live․"
Best known for her role as Little Mary in "Heartbreak Ridge" and as Hortense Daigle in "The Bad Seed․"

1957Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1957Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
1973Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Winner
1976Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Comedy or Drama Series:Nominated
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Series:Nominated
1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1987Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series:Nominated
1988Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Performer in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
1996NBR Award - Best Acting by an Ensemble:Winner

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