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Maureen Stapleton Biography

Birth Name:Lois Maureen Stapleton

Birth Place:Troy, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1981
Moved to New York at 18 to pursue acting and it was only a crush on actor Joel McCrea that lead her to consider a job in Hollywood
Gained immediate success after delving into film, as she earned an Oscar nomination for her debut role in "Lonelyhearts"
Made her Broadway debut in 1946, landing her first Tony Award in 1951 for The Rose Tattoo
Became close friends with Marilyn Monroe throughout her career, as Monroe was only one year younger and a fellow member of The Actors Studio
Started a much talked about affair with George Abbott, who was 38 years older than her, and the relationship was only broken off more than a decade later when Abbott was caught cheating with another woman even younger than her

1959Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1959Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1971Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1971BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1971Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture: winner
1972Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture: nominated
1975Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy: nominated
1978LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1978NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1978NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special: nominated
1979Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1979Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: nominated
1981LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1981NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1982Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
1982Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: nominated
1982NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1983BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1996CableACE-Actress in a Dramatic Special/Series: nominated
1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated