Estelle Parsons
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Estelle Margaret Parsons (born November 20, 1927) is an American theatre, film and television actress and occasional theatrical director. After studying law, Parsons became a singer before deciding to pursue a career in acting. She worked for the television program Today and made her stage debut in 1961. During the 1960s, Parsons established her career on Broadway before progressing to film. She received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Blanche Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde (1967), and was also nominated for her work in Rachel, Rachel (1968). Parsons worked extensively in film and theatre during the 1970s and later directed several Broadway productions. More recently her television work included a role in the sitcom Roseanne. Nominated on four occasions for a Tony Award, in 2004 Parsons was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame. Description above from the Wikipedia article Estelle Parsons, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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movieDiane
2019
Mary
tvThe Conners
2018
Beverly Harris
tvThe Good Wife
2009
Nana Joe
tv100 Centre Street
2001
Esther O'Neill
tvLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Rose Rinato
movieFreak City
1999
Mrs. Stanapolous
movieThe Love Letter
1998
Beatrice Corrigan
movieThat Darn Cat
1997
Old Lady McCracken
movieLooking for Richard
1996
Margaret
tvTouched by an Angel
1994
Jennette Fisher
tvFrasier
1993
Opal / Celeste's Mother (voice)
movieA Private Matter
1992
Mary Chessen
movieDick Tracy
1990
Mrs. Trueheart
movieThe Lemon Sisters
1989
Mrs. Kupchak
tvRoseanne
1988
Beverly Harris
movieOpen Admissions
1988
Clare Block
movieCome Along with Me
1982
Mabel Lederer / Angela Motorman
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Mabel Lederer / Angela Motorman
movieThe Gentleman Bandit
1981
Marjorie Seebode
movieGuests of the Nation
1981
Kate O'Connell
tvBackstairs at the White House
1979
Bess Truman
movieThe Tenth Level
1976
Crossland
NBC Special Treat
1975
Edwina Kemp
movieThe UFO Incident
1975
Betty Hill
movieFore Play
1975
First Lady / Barmaid
movieFor Pete's Sake
1974
Helen Robbins
movieThe Gun and the Pulpit
1974
Sadie Underwood
movieJune Moon
1974
Lucille
movieTerror on the Beach
1973
Arlene Glynn
movieTwo People
1973
Barbara Newman
tvGreat Performances
1971
Agnes / Lucille
tvAll in the Family
1971
Blanche Hefner / Dolores Mancheney Fencel
movieI Walk the Line
1970
Ellen Haney
movieWatermelon Man
1970
Althea Janine Gerber
movieDon't Drink the Water
1969
Marion Hollander
tvLove, American Style
1969
Bernice
movieRachel, Rachel
1968
Calla Mackie
movieBonnie and Clyde
1967
Blanche
movieLadybug Ladybug
1963
JoAnn's Mother
tvThe Defenders
1961
Mrs. Martin
tvTony Awards
1956
Self - Nominee
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Beatrice Corrigan
