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Estelle Parsons Biography
Birth Name:Estelle Margaret Parsons
Birth Place:Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1998, she became the artistic director for the Actors Studio
- In 2004, she was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame
- Before deciding to pursue acting, she studied law at Boston University
- Trained as a method actor under the tutelage of famed coach Lee Strasberg
- After taking a job on "Today," she became the first political news reporter for a TV network
- In order to translate the plays "Dario Fo" and "Franca Rame" for herself, she decided to learn Italian
Awards
- 1968Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
- 1968Golden Laurel-Female Supporting Performance: nominated
- 1969Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1970Golden Laurel-Female Supporting Performance: winner
- 1971BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 1993CableACE-Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
- 1995Q Award-Specialty Player: nominated
- 2003TV Land Award-Favorite Classic TV In-Law: nominated