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Piper Laurie (born Rosetta Jacobs; January 22, 1932 – October 14, 2023) was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children of a Lesser God (1986), and the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983).
Piper Laurie was a versatile actress who starred in films, TV shows and theater. She was nominated for three Oscars, won an Emmy and a Golden Globe, and appeared in classics like The Hustler, Carrie and Twin Peaks.
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- Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Oct 14, 2023 · Piper Laurie, who escaped the 1950s Hollywood starlet-making machinery to become a respected actress with three Oscar nominations and an Emmy Award, died on Saturday at a nursing facility...
Piper Laurie was a three-time Oscar nominee and a versatile actress who appeared in films, TV and theater. She was born Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit, had a one-night stand with Mel Gibson, and lost her virginity to Ronald Reagan.
- January 22, 1932
- October 14, 2023
Oct 15, 2023 · US actress Piper Laurie - best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie films - has died aged 91, her manager has said. Marion Rosenberg told the Associated Press that the three-time Oscar...
Oct 14, 2023 · Piper Laurie, the celebrated actress known for her chilling portrayal of the overbearingly religious mother in “Carrie” and for playing Paul Newman’s down-in-the-dumps girlfriend in “The...
Oct 14, 2023 · Roger Ebert pays homage to the late actress Piper Laurie, who starred in "The Hustler", "Carrie" and "Twin Peaks". He praises her versatility, intensity and fearlessness in various roles, from alcoholic to fanatic to villain.
