Birthday
1932/12/07 (92 years old)
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Also know as
Ellen McRae, 엘렌 버스틴, Эллен Бёрстин, Edna Rae Gilhooley, الن برستین
Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly, December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women in dramas, she receives numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting". She has also received a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award. Burstyn made her acting debut on Broadway in Fair Game in 1957 before winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play...Read more
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