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Tuesday Weld

A legendary actress reflects on a career defined by early promise, iconic roles, and the evolving challenges of Hollywood, as she navigates the quiet twilight of her time in the spotlight.

Born

August 27, 1943

From

New York City, New York, USA

Also:
Actress

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In short · Acting since 1956, 7 decades active, 39 credits.

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Biography

Tuesday Weld (born August 27, 1943) is an American actress.

Weld began her acting career as a child, and progressed to more mature roles during the late 1950s. She won a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Female Newcomer in 1960. Over the following decade she established a career playing dramatic roles in films.

As a featured performer in supporting roles, her work was acknowledged with nominations for a Golden Globe Award for *Play It As It Lays* (1972), an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for *Looking for Mr. Goodbar* (1978), an Emmy Award for *The Winter of Our Discontent* (1983), and a BAFTA for *Once Upon a Time in America* (1984).

Since the end of the 1980s, her acting appearances have been infrequent.

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