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Eva Marie Saint Biography

Birth Place:
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was a tour guide at NBC's New York studios after college
  • Made her TV debut as a cheerleader on Campus Hoopla, a 1946-47 NBC sports-variety show
  • Studied at New York's Actors Studio with Rod Steiger, Karl Malden, Julie Harris and Ben Gazzara
  • Achieved success on Broadway in 1953's The Trip to Bountiful, winning a Drama Critics Award
  • Has two stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame (one for movies, the other for TV)
  • Had a theater at her alma mater, Bowling Green State University, named for her

Awards

  • 1990Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Special: winner
  • 1978Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special: nominated
  • 1958Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1958BAFTA Film Awards-Best Foreign Actress: nominated
  • 1955Emmy-Best Actress in a Single Performance: nominated
  • 1955BAFTA Film Awards-Most Promising Newcomer to Film: nominated
  • 1954Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner

Relationships