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Elizabeth Ashley Biography
Birth Name:Elizabeth Ann Cole
Birth Place:Ocala, Florida, United States
Profession Actress
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for teh 1975 Drama Desk Award for outstanding actress in a play
- Was nominated for a 2018 IRNE Award
- Won a 1962 Theatre World Award
- Studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York
- Often works on Broadway productions
- Often takes on the roles of Southern belles
- In 1985, her jaw had to be replaced after being shattered in an accident
Awards
- 1965BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
- 1965Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 1980Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
- 1981Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
- 1981Stinker Award-Most Annoying Fake Accent: Female: nominated
- 1987Bronze Wrangler-Fictional Television Drama: winner
- 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 1991Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
- 1993Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated