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Ellen Burstyn
Oscar-winning work in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore · Same Time, Next Year
- Born
- 7 December 1932
- Birthplace
- Detroit
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Ellen Burstyn
American actor with major film, stage and television performances, including The Exorcist and Requiem for a Dream.
Early life
Detroit
Studied fashion illustration at Cass Technical High School before working as a dancer and model.
Career
- 1957
Broadway
Made her debut in Fair Game.
- 1970s
Film recognition
Established herself through major dramatic roles.
- 2000
Actors Studio
Became a co-president of the organisation.
Selected work
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
Won the best-actress Academy Award.
Same Time, Next Year
Won a Tony for the stage production.
Requiem for a Dream
Earned another Oscar nomination.
Beyond work
Family
Adopted her son Jefferson in 1961 with her then-husband Paul Roberts.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: David Shankbone. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.