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Ellen Burstyn

Born
1932
  • Also:
  • Actress
  • Producer
  • Director
132
Credits on file
7
Decades active
8
Awards
1
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In short · Acting since 1964, 7 decades active, 132 credits, 3 Primetime Emmy Award wins.

Now & next

  1. Upcoming

    Tiempo al tiempo

  2. In the news

    Venice Film Festival Honors Ellen Burstyn with Lifetime Award

    “The Venice Film Festival will present Ellen Burstyn a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement during the screening of the short film "Flesh Impact." The short, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, features Burstyn in a role dedicated to Marilyn Monroe. The ceremony highlights both Burstyn’s storied career and Gyllenhaal’s emerging directorial work. The event underscores Venice’s tradition of celebrating cinematic legends while showcasing new talent through special screenings.”

  3. Award win

    Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

  4. Award win

    Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

  5. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role

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Biography

Ellen Burstyn is an American actress known for her portrayals of complex women in dramatic roles. She has received numerous awards throughout her career, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Burstyn is one of the few performers to have achieved the "Triple Crown of Acting," which recognizes excellence in film, television, and theater. In addition to her Emmy wins, she has also earned a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award, reflecting her distinguished career across multiple entertainment mediums.

Awards & Nominations

3 wins · 5 nominations

Primetime Emmy Award

  • Won2009Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series — Ellen Burstyn
More awards & festivals (7) — regional academies & film-festival prizes

Academy Awards

  • Nom2000Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role
  • Nom1980Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role
  • Nom1978Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role
  • Won1974Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role
  • Nom1973Oscar — Actress in a Leading Role
  • Nom1971Oscar — Actress in a Supporting Role

Golden Globe Awards

  • Won1979Golden Globe — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

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