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Patricia Neal Biography

Birth Name:

Patsy Louise Neal

Birth Place:

Packard, Kentucky, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Began receiving acting coaching at the age of 12
Began her acting career on Broadway, earning a Tony for her performance in Another Part of the Forest (1947)
Overcame several debilitating strokes in the 1960s and made her comeback in the 1968 film, The Subject Was Roses
Acted alongside costar Richard Thomas in The Homecoming: A Christmas Story, the 1971 movie pilot for the television series The Waltons; in 1979, played the mother of Thomas' character in All Quiet on the Western Front

1980Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special: nominated
1977Emmy-Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Special: nominated
1972Golden Globe-Actress in a Leading Role - Drama Series or Television Movie: winner
1972Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1968Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1966BAFTA Film Awards-Best Foreign Actress: winner
1964BAFTA Film Awards-Best Foreign Actress: winner
1964Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1963Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
1963National Board of Review-Best Actress: winner
1963New York Film Critics Circle-Best Actress: winner