Eleanor Parker
Birth Name:
Eleanor Jean Parker
Birth Place:
Cedarville, Ohio, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1950, she received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival
- Was nominated for an Academy Award in 1951 for her performance in "Detective Story․"
- 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․"
- Performed in a Broadway production of the musical "All About Eve․"
- Started out performing in stage productions at the Pasadena Playhouse
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