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Estelle Parsons
Actor

Estelle Parsons

20 Nov 1927Born
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Lynn, Massachusetts, USABirthplace

Biography

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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.

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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

Filmography

  1. 2019DianeFilm: Mary
  2. 2018The ConnersSeries: Beverly Harris (8 episodes)
  3. 2015Grace and FrankieSeries: Babe (3 episodes)
  4. 2009The Good WifeSeries: Nana Joe (1 episode)
  5. 2005Empire FallsSeries: Bea (2 episodes)
  6. 2001100 Centre StreetSeries: Esther O'Neill (1 episode)
  7. 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries: Rose Rinato (1 episode)
  8. 1999Freak CityFilm: Mrs. Stanapolous
  9. 1998The Love LetterFilm: Beatrice Corrigan
  10. 1997That Darn CatFilm: Old Lady McCracken
  11. 1996Looking for RichardFilm: Margaret
  12. 1995Boys on the SideFilm: Louise
  13. 1994Touched by an AngelSeries: Jennette Fisher (1 episode)
  14. 1993FrasierSeries: Opal, Celeste's Mother (voice) (1 episode)
  15. 1993The American ClockFilm
  16. 1992A Private MatterFilm: Mary Chessen
  17. 1990Dick TracyFilm: Mrs. Trueheart
  18. 1989The Lemon SistersFilm: Mrs. Kupchak
  19. 1988RoseanneSeries: Beverly Harris (33 episodes)
  20. 1988Open AdmissionsFilm: Clare Block
  21. 1982Come Along with MeFilm: Mabel Lederer / Angela Motorman
  22. 1982American PlayhouseSeries: Mabel Lederer / Angela Motorman (1 episode)
  23. 1981The Gentleman BanditFilm: Marjorie Seebode
  24. 1981Guests of the NationFilm: Kate O'Connell
  25. 1979Backstairs at the White HouseSeries: Bess Truman (4 episodes)
  26. 1976The Tenth LevelFilm: Crossland
  27. 1975NBC Special TreatSeries: Edwina Kemp (1 episode)
  28. 1975The UFO IncidentFilm: Betty Hill
  29. 1975Fore PlayFilm: First Lady / Barmaid
  30. 1974For Pete's SakeFilm: Helen Robbins
  31. 1974The Gun and the PulpitFilm: Sadie Underwood
  32. 1974June MoonFilm: Lucille
  33. 1973Terror on the BeachFilm: Arlene Glynn
  34. 1973Two PeopleFilm: Barbara Newman
  35. 1971A Memory of Two MondaysFilm: Agnes
  36. 1971Great PerformancesSeries: Agnes, Lucille (1 episode)
  37. 1971All in the FamilySeries: Blanche Hefner, Dolores Mancheney Fencel (2 episodes)
  38. 1970I Walk the LineFilm: Ellen Haney
  39. 1970I Never Sang for My FatherFilm: Alice
  40. 1970Watermelon ManFilm: Althea Janine Gerber
  41. 1969Don't Drink the WaterFilm: Marion Hollander
  42. 1969Love, American StyleSeries: Bernice (1 episode)
  43. 1969Medical CenterSeries (1 episode)
  44. 1968Rachel, RachelFilm: Calla Mackie
  45. 1967Bonnie and ClydeFilm: Blanche
  46. 1965The Trials of O'BrienSeries (1 episode)
  47. 1963Ladybug LadybugFilm: JoAnn's Mother
  48. 1963The Patty Duke ShowSeries (1 episode)
  49. 1961The DefendersSeries: Mrs. Martin (1 episode)
  50. 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries: Beatrice Corrigan (1 episode)

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