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Jo Van Fleet Biography

Birth Name:Jo Van Fleet

Birth Place:Oakland, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for a BAFTA Film Award in 1956 in the Most Promising Newcomer to Film category for "East of Eden․"
  • Recipient of a Star on the Walk of Fame in 1960 for her work in motion pictures
  • Was a member of the Actors Studio, along with fellow "East of Eden" cast members James Dean and Julie Harris
  • Winner of a Tony Award in 1954 for her difficult role in the play "The Trip is Bountiful․"
  • Nominated for a Tony Award in 1958 for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for "Look Homeward, Angel․"
  • Is known for specializing in playing women much older than herself
  • Is known for playing the mother in many films and in TV

Awards

  • 1956Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 1956BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Film: nominated
  • 1956Golden Laurel-Top Female Character Performance: winner