Maureen Stapleton

Biography

Maureen Stapleton was an American actress recognized for her work in film, theater, and television. She received three Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Lonelyhearts (1958), Airport (1970), and Interiors (1978), winning the award for her portrayal of Emma Goldman in Reds (1981). Stapleton was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1981. She made her Broadway debut in 1946 with The Playboy of the Western World and won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for The Rose Tattoo (1951) and another for Best Actress in a Play for The Gingerbread Lady (1971). In addition to her theatrical success, she won an Emmy Award for the television film Among the Paths to Eden (1967) and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Reds. Stapleton's notable film appearances include Bye Bye Birdie (1963) and Cocoon (1985).