Jo Van Fleet

Birth Name:

Jo Van Fleet

Birth Place:

Oakland, California, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Nominated for a BAFTA Film Award in 1956 in the Most Promising Newcomer to Film category for "East of Eden․"
Nominated for a Tony Award in 1958 for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for "Look Homeward, Angel․"
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․"
Is known for playing the mother in many films and in TV
Is known for specializing in playing women much older than herself

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