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Eleanor Parker Biography
Birth Name:Eleanor Jean Parker
Birth Place:Cedarville, Ohio, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for an Academy Award in 1951 for her performance in "Detective Story․"
- In 1950, she received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival
- Is the mother of fellow screen actor Paul Clemens
- Made her acting debut in the film "They Died with Their Boots On," but her scenes were cut from the film's final version
- Is best known for her role as the Baroness in "The Sound of Music․"
- Started out performing in stage productions at the Pasadena Playhouse
- Performed in a Broadway production of the musical "All About Eve․"
Awards
- 1944Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1945Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (January): winner
- 1948Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1950Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
- 1950International Award-Best Actress: winner
- 1951Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1952Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1956Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1963Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1970Golden Globe-Best TV Actress - Drama: nominated