About

Known credits:
38
Birthday:
1927-11-20
Place of birth:
Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
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Estelle Parsons

Overview

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Estelle Margaret Parsons (born November 20, 1927) is an American theatre, film and television actress and occasional theatrical director.

After studying law, Parsons became a singer before deciding to pursue a career in acting. She worked for the television program Today and made her stage debut in 1961. During the 1960s, Parsons established her career on Broadway before progressing to film. She received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Blanche Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde (1967), and was also nominated for her work in Rachel, Rachel (1968).

Parsons worked extensively in film and theatre during the 1970s and later directed several Broadway productions. More recently her television work included a role in the sitcom Roseanne. Nominated on four occasions for a Tony Award, in 2004 Parsons was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.

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Known for

Acting
2022 Romantic Mysticism: The Music of Billy Goldenberg Actor Self N/A
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2021 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Actor Self N/A
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2019 Diane Actor Mary 59
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2017 Broadway: The Next Generation Actor Self 58
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2015 She's The Best Thing in It Actor Self 58
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2013 Wilde Salomé Actor Self 59
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2009 Roseanne (Halloween Edition) Actor Beverly Harris 61
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2008 Revolution! The Making of 'Bonnie and Clyde' Actor Self 58
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2005 Empire Falls Actor Bea 67
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1999 Freak City Actor Mrs. Stanapolous 59
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1998 The Love Letter Actor Beatrice Corrigan 59
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1997 That Darn Cat Actor Old Lady McCracken 57
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1995 Boys on the Side Actor Louise 60
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1993 The American Clock Actor 59
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1992 A Private Matter Actor Mary Chessen 58
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1990 Dick Tracy Actor Mrs. Trueheart 60
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1989 The Lemon Sisters Actor Mrs. Kupchak 58
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1988 Open Admissions Actor Clare Block N/A
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1982 Come Along with Me Actor Mabel Lederer / Angela Motorman 58
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1981 The Gentleman Bandit Actor Marjorie Seebode 58
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1981 Guests of the Nation Actor Kate O'Connell N/A
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1979 Backstairs at the White House Actor Bess Truman 68
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1976 The Tenth Level Actor Crossland 58
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1975 The UFO Incident Actor Betty Hill 59
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1975 Fore Play Actor First Lady / Barmaid 58
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1974 For Pete's Sake Actor Helen Robbins 58
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1974 The Gun and the Pulpit Actor Sadie Underwood 59
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1974 June Moon Actor Lucille N/A
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1973 Terror on the Beach Actor Arlene Glynn 58
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1973 Two People Actor Barbara Newman 58
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1971 A Memory of Two Mondays Actor Agnes N/A
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1970 I Walk the Line Actor Ellen Haney 58
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1970 I Never Sang for My Father Actor Alice 59
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1970 Watermelon Man Actor Althea Janine Gerber 59
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1969 Don't Drink the Water Actor Marion Hollander 58
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1968 Rachel, Rachel Actor Calla Mackie 59
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1967 Bonnie and Clyde Actor Blanche 71
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1963 Ladybug Ladybug Actor JoAnn's Mother 59
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