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Ellen Burstyn

American actress · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1932 · age 93

Ellen Burstyn is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women in dramas, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Burstyn is one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting".

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A life in dates

2024Mother, CouchFilm, Mother2021Law & Order: Organized CrimeSeries, Bernadette Stabler2020Pieces of a WomanFilm, Elizabeth Weiss2018All I WishFilm, Celia Berges2015The Age of AdalineFilm, Flemming2013Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a MovieAwardHouse of CardsSeries, 2013Elizabeth Hale2012Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to YouFilm, Nanette2010Main StreetFilm, Georgiana Carr2009Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesAward2008Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in a Comedy SeriesAwardW.Film, 2008Barbara Bush2004The Five People You Meet In HeavenFilm, Ruby2001Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best ActressAwardSatellite Award for Best Actress - Motion PictureAward2000Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best ActressAwardChicago Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressAwardFlorida Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressAwardRequiem for a DreamFilm, 2000Sara Goldfarb1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries, Bernie Stabler1997Michigan Women's Hall of FameAwardDeceiverFilm, 1997Mook1994When a Man Loves a WomanFilm, Emily1988American ExperienceSeries, Narrator (voice)1979Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or ComedyAward1978Same Time, Next YearFilm, Doris1976BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading RoleAward1975Tony Award for Best Actress in a PlayAward1974Dinah!Series1973The ExorcistFilm, Chris MacNeil1971National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting ActressAwardNew York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting ActressAwardThe Last Picture ShowFilm, 1971Lois Farrow1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreSeries, Eva Laurelton1961Ben CaseySeries, Dr. Leslie Fraser1957Perry MasonSeries, Mona Winthrope White1955CheyenneSeries, Emmy Mae1944Golden Globe AwardsSeries1932Born7 December 1932

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Known for

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  • Interstellar 2014
  • Requiem for a Dream 2000
  • The Exorcist 1973
  • The Last Picture Show 1971
  • The Age of Adaline 2015

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Filmography 40

211 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie2013
Genie Awards2009
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series2009
Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series2008
Satellite Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture2001
Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actress2001
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress2000
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress2000
Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress2000
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress2000
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame1997
Berlinale Camera1988
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy1979
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role1976
Academy Award for Best Actress1975
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play1975
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress1971
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress1971
Film Independent Spirit Awards
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
Mary Pickford Award

About this person

She has also received a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1932 · age 93

In the same film or series as Ellen

Jennifer ConnellyAlso in Requiem for a Dream (2000)Blake LivelyAlso in The Age of Adaline (2015)Orlando BloomAlso in Main Street (2010)Larry HagmanAlso in Harry and Tonto (1974)Maggie SmithAlso in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002)