Shelley Duvall
Shelley Alexis Duvall (July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024) was an American actress known for her portrayal of distinctive, often eccentric characters. She was the recipient of several accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Peabody Award and nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Born in Texas, Duvall began acting after being discovered by director Robert Altman, who was impressed with her upbeat presence and cast her in the black comedy film Brewster McCloud (1970). Despite her hesitance towards…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
155
Total TV Shows Credited
28
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Birthdate
July 7, 1949
Death Date
July 11o 2024
Also known as
The Texas Twiggy
Manic Mouse
Shelley Alexis Duvall