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Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women in dramas, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting".
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Learn about the life and career of Ellen Burstyn, an Oscar-winning actress who starred in The Exorcist, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, and Resurrection. Find out her family, awards, trivia, and quotes on IMDb.
- December 7, 1932
Ellen Burstyn is an American actress of film, television and stage. She is known for her film performances in Peter Bogdanovich 's The Last Picture Show (1971), William Friedkin 's The Exorcist (1973), Martin Scorsese 's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), and Requiem for a Dream (2000).
YearTitleRoleNotes20226 episodes2021–presentBernie StablerRecurring role2016Elizabeth Hale5 episodes2015Shirley StablerEpisode: "Terrorists and Gingerbread"Sep 5, 2023 · Fifty years after her Academy Award –nominated performance as Chris MacNeil in the 1973 horror classic The Exorcist, 90-year-old Ellen Burstyn is reprising her famous role in the upcoming...
Jul 12, 2023 · The Oscar-winning actor shares her insights on the Method, a technique to train the senses to respond to imaginary stimuli, and how she used it in her roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and Resurrection. She also reflects on her work with Lee Strasberg, the Actors Studio, and the New Hollywood movement.