Estelle Parsons
Actor
November 20, 1927 (98 years)
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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. 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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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
Filmography
| 2018 | The Conners · as Beverly HarrisOn Plex |
| 2018 | Diane · as Mary |
| 2015 | Grace and Frankie · as Babe |
| 2009 | The Good Wife · as Nana Joe |
| 2005 | Empire Falls · as Bea |
| 2001 | 100 Centre Street · as Esther O'neill |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit · as Rose Rinato |
| 1999 | Freak City · as Mrs. StanapolousOn Plex |
| 1998 | The Love Letter · as Beatrice Corrigan |
| 1997 | That Darn Cat · as Old Lady Mccracken |
| 1996 | Looking for Richard · as Margaret |
| 1995 | Boys on the Side · as LouiseOn Plex |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel · as Jennette Fisher |
| 1993 | Frasier · as Opal |
| 1993 | |
| 1992 | A Private Matter · as Mary Chessen |
| 1990 | Dick Tracy · as Mrs. Trueheart |
| 1989 | The Lemon Sisters · as Mrs. Kupchak |
| 1988 | Roseanne · as Beverly Harris |
| 1981 | Come Along with Me · as Mabel Lederer / Angela Motorman |
| 1981 | The Gentleman Bandit · as Marjorie Seebode |
| 1980 | American Playhouse · as Mabel Lederer /angela Motorman |
| 1979 | Archie Bunker's Place · as Blanche Hefner |
| 1979 | Backstairs at the White House · as Bess Truman |
| 1976 | The Tenth Level · as Crossland |
| 1975 | NBC Special Treat · as Edwina Kemp |
| 1975 | The UFO Incident · as Betty Hill |
| 1975 | Foreplay · as First Lady / Barmaid |
| 1974 | For Pete's Sake · as Helen Robbins |
| 1974 | The Gun and the Pulpit · as Sadie UnderwoodOn Plex |
| 1973 | Terror on the Beach · as Arlene Glynn |
| 1973 | Two People · as Barbara Newman |
| 1971 | Great Performances · as Agnes |
| 1971 | All in the Family · as Blanche Hefner |
| 1970 | I Never Sang for My Father · as Alice |
| 1970 | I Walk the Line · as Ellen Haney |
| 1970 | Watermelon Man · as Althea Janine Gerber |
| 1969 | Don't Drink the Water · as Marion Hollander |
| 1969 | Love, American Style · as Bernice |
| 1969 | |
| 1968 | Rachel, Rachel · as Calla Mackie |
| 1967 | Bonnie and Clyde · as Blanche |
| 1965 | |
| 1965 | For the People · as Elderly Woman's Daughter In Law |
| 1963 | Ladybug Ladybug · as Joann's Mother |
| 1963 | |
| 1962 | The Doctors and the Nurses · as Mrs. Meyers |
| 1961 | The DuPont Show of the Week · as Carrie Bernice |
| 1961 | The Defenders · as Mrs. Martin |
| 1955 | Captain Kangaroo · as Cast |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame · as Beatrice Corrigan |