Mildred Dunnock
Birth Name:
Mildred Dorothy Dunnock
Birth Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Profession
Actress
Fast Facts
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
- Started acting as a member of the dramatic society of Goucher College
- Quote: "I like to play parts that are not like myself․ I'm not the least bit exciting․ I'm an ordinary person in an ordinary life, but in my imagination there's no stopping me․"
- Frequently takes on the role of intense characters
- Taught at a private girl's school for many years before making her Broadway debut
- Was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority at Goucher College
Awards
- 1952Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1953Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1957Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 1957Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1958Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
- 1967Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Drama:Nominated