Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn is a highly acclaimed actress known for her compelling portrayals of complex characters in dramatic roles. Over her illustrious career, she has earned numerous prestigious accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making her one of the few performers to achieve the coveted 'Triple Crown of Acting.' She has also received a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award. Burstyn made her Broadway debut in 1957 with 'Fair Game' and later won a Tony Award for her performance in 'Same Time, Next Year' (1975). Her film career includes iconic roles in 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' (1974), for which she won an Academy Award, as well as Oscar-nominated performances in 'The Last Picture Show' (1971), 'The Exorcist' (1973), 'Same Time, Next Year' (1978), 'Resurrection' (1980), and 'Requiem for a Dream' (2000). She has also appeared in notable films such as 'Interstellar' (2014) and 'Pieces of a Woman' (2020). On television, she has won Emmy Awards for her roles in 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'Political Animals.' Since 2000, she has served as co-president of the Actors Studio and was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2013.

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