Jo Van Fleet
Acting
Born December 29, 1915 · Oakland, California, USA
Died June 10, 1996
Also known as Catherine Josephine Van Fleet
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Catherine Josephine Van Fleet (December 30, 1914 – June 10, 1996) was an American stage, film, and television actress. During her long career, which spanned over four decades, she often played characters much older than her actual age. Van Fleet won a Tony Award in 1954 for her performance in the Broadway production The Trip to Bountiful, and the next year she won an Oscar for her supporting role in East of Eden.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1956
- Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Play · 1954
- Donaldson Awards
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1958 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1956 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles · 1956 · nominated
Filmography23 titles
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Cool Hand Luke
The Tenant
The Wild Wild West
Bonanza
East of Eden
Wild River
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
The Rose Tattoo
Mannix
The Ed Sullivan Show
Thriller
Route 66
Cinderella
The Virginian
Police Woman
I'll Cry Tomorrow
Naked City
The King and Four Queens
Satan's School for Girls
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
Suspense
Seize the Day