Maureen Stapleton (Performer)

Maureen Stapleton

Performer

Maureen Stapleton

Performer

In film, she won an Oscar for playing anarchist Emma Goldman in "Reds." She was nominated for the prize for her first role, "Lonelyhearts," in 1958. Other credits include "Airport," "Interiors," "The Fugitive Kind," "Cocoon," "Nuts" and "Plaza Suite." Simon cited that she would have made more films if she would fly—a mode of transportation she always refused to use. A woman of many phobias, she also wouldn't ride in elevators, and lived in fear of being shot while performing onstage (leading to some very active performances).

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Born: Jun 21, 1925 in Troy, New York
Death: Mar 13, 2006 in Lenox, Massachusetts

Roles (26)

	The Little Foxes Opened May 07, 1981	as Birdie Hubbard (Original)
	V.I.P. Night on Broadway Opened April 22, 1979	Performer
	The Gin Game Opened October 06, 1977	as Fonsia Dorsey (Replacement)
	The Glass Menagerie Opened December 18, 1975	as The Mother (Original)
	The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild Opened November 14, 1972	as Mildred Wild (Original)
	The Country Girl Opened March 15, 1972	as Georgie Elgin (Original)
	The Gingerbread Lady Opened December 13, 1970	as Evy Meara (Original)
	Norman, Is That You? Opened February 19, 1970	as Beatrice Chambers (Original)
	Plaza Suite Opened February 14, 1968	as Karen Nash (Visitor From Mamaroneck) (Original) as Muriel Tate (Visitor From Hollywood) (Original) as Norma Hubley (Visitor From Forest Hills) (Original)
	The Rose Tattoo Opened November 09, 1966	as Serafina Delle Rose (Original)
	The Glass Menagerie Opened May 04, 1965	as The Mother (Original)
	Toys in the Attic Opened February 25, 1960	as Carrie Berniers (Original)
	The Cold Wind and the Warm Opened December 08, 1958	as Ida (Original)
	Orpheus Descending Opened March 21, 1957	as Lady Torrance (Original)
	27 Wagons Full of Cotton Opened April 19, 1955	as Flora Meighan (Original)
	Richard III Opened December 09, 1953	as Lady Anne (Daughter-in-law of Henry VI) (Original)
	The Emperor's Clothes Opened February 09, 1953	as Bella (Original)
	The Crucible Opened January 22, 1953	as Elizabeth Proctor (Replacement)
	The Rose Tattoo Opened February 03, 1951	as Serafina Delle Rose (Original)
	The Bird Cage Opened February 22, 1950	as Emily Williams (Original)
	Detective Story Opened March 23, 1949	as Miss Hatch (Original)
	Antony and Cleopatra Opened November 26, 1947	as Iras (Original)
	The Playboy of the Western World Opened October 26, 1946	as Sara Tansey (Original) as Pegeen Mike (Replacement)

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1971	Outstanding Performance	The Gingerbread Lady	Winner

Theatre World Awards
1951	Theatre World Award	The Rose Tattoo	Winner

Tony Award
1981	Best Featured Actress in a Play	The Little Foxes	Nominee
1971	Best Actress in a Play	The Gingerbread Lady	Winner
1968	Best Actress in a Play	Plaza Suite	Nominee
1960	Best Actress in a Play	Toys in the Attic	Nominee
1959	Best Actress in a Play	The Cold Wind and the Warm	Nominee
1951	Best Featured Actress in a Play	The Rose Tattoo	Winner

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