Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Born:December 7, 1932

Place of Birth:Detroit, Michigan, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Ellen Burstyn, born Edna Rae Gillooly on December 7, 1932, is a distinguished American actress whose career has been marked by her remarkable portrayals of complex women in various dramas. Burstyn's talent and dedication to her craft have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious "Triple Crown of Acting" - an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Her versatility as an actress has been showcased through a wide range of roles on stage, screen, and television.

Making her acting debut on Broadway in 1957, Burstyn quickly made a name for herself in the theater world. Her Tony Award win for Best Actress in a Play for "Same Time, Next Year" in 1975 solidified her status as a powerhouse performer. Burstyn's breakthrough in film came with her Academy Award-winning role as the widow Alice Hyatt in Martin Scorsese's "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" in 1974. This was just the beginning of a series of acclaimed performances that would establish her as one of the most respected actresses in the industry.

Throughout her career, Burstyn has delivered memorable performances in a variety of films, including "The Last Picture Show," "The Exorcist," "Resurrection," and "Requiem for a Dream." Her ability to embody complex and nuanced characters has garnered her critical acclaim and multiple Oscar nominations. Burstyn's talent extends beyond the big screen, as she has also excelled in television, winning Primetime Emmy Awards for her roles in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Political Animals."

In addition to her acting prowess, Burstyn has taken on the role of co-president of the Actors Studio, a renowned drama school in New York City. Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of performers reflects her passion for the craft of acting. Burstyn's contributions to the world of theater and film have been recognized with induction into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2013, honoring her outstanding work on the stage.

Ellen Burstyn's enduring legacy as an actress lies not only in her impressive array of awards and accolades but also in the depth and authenticity she brings to each character she portrays. Her performances continue to captivate audiences and inspire aspiring actors around the world. Burstyn's dedication to her craft and her ability to breathe life into complex and multifaceted roles have solidified her as a true icon in the world of entertainment.

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Filmography

Acting

Interstellar

Interstellar

Murph (older)

2014

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
The Exorcist

The Exorcist

Chris MacNeil

1973

When a charming 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realizes her daughter has been possessed by the Devil. Her daughter's only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.
The Age of Adaline

The Age of Adaline

Flemming

2015

After 29-year-old Adaline recovers from a nearly lethal accident, she inexplicably stops growing older. As the years stretch on and on, Adaline keeps her secret to herself until she meets a man who changes her life.
The Exorcist: Believer

The Exorcist: Believer

Chris MacNeil

2023

Since his wife's death, Victor has raised his daughter Angela alone. After she and her friend return from a three-day disappearance with missing memories, they begin displaying frightening behavior reminiscent of the MacNeil possession fifty years prior.
Requiem for a Dream

Requiem for a Dream

Sara Goldfarb

2000

The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.
The Fountain

The Fountain

Dr. Lillian Guzetti

2006

Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world.
Flowers in the Attic

Flowers in the Attic

Grandmother

2014

After the sudden death of their father, four children face cruel treatment from their ruthless grandmother.
The Yards

The Yards

Val Handler

2000

In the rail yards of Queens, contractors repair and rebuild the city's subway cars. These contracts are lucrative, so graft and corruption are rife. When Leo Handler gets out of prison, he finds his aunt married to Frank Olchin, one of the big contractors; he's battling with a minority-owned firm for contracts.
The Wicker Man

The Wicker Man

Sister Summersisle

2006

A sheriff investigating the disappearance of a young girl from a small island discovers there's a larger mystery to solve among the island's secretive, neo-pagan community.
Dying Young

Dying Young

Mrs. O'Neil

1991

After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.
Draft Day

Draft Day

Barb Weaver

2014

At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.
The Tale

The Tale

Nettie

2018

An investigation into one woman’s memory as she‘s forced to re-examine her first sexual relationship and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.
Red Dragon

Red Dragon

Grandma Dolarhyde (voice) (uncredited)

2002

Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
Lucy in the Sky

Lucy in the Sky

Nana Holbrook

2019

Astronaut Lucy Cola returns to Earth after a transcendent experience during a mission to space – and begins to lose touch with reality in a world that now seems too small.
The Baby-Sitters Club

The Baby-Sitters Club

Mrs. Haberman

1995

Seven junior-high-school girls organize a daycare camp for children while at the same time experiencing classic adolescent growing pains.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Alice Hyatt

1974

After her husband dies, Alice and her son, Tommy, leave their small New Mexico town for California, where Alice hopes to make a new life for herself as a singer. Money problems force them to settle in Arizona instead, where Alice takes a job as waitress in a small diner.

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