Ellen Burstyn was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on December 7, 1932, is an American actress. Young Ellen Burstyn first started her career as a dancer and a model.She made her big screen debut in comedy movie For Those Who Think Young (1964) in role as Dr. Pauline Thayer. She got her television debut in NBC anthology drama series Kraft Television Theatre (1958) in episode "Trick or Treat", in role as Linda. Ellen's breakthrough performance came as Lois Farrow in coming-of-age drama film The Last Picture Show (1971). She landed her Broadway debut in a play "Fair Game" (1958) in role as Susan Hammarlee, at Longacre Theatre.
How tall is Ellen Burstyn and what is her weight? Ellen Burstyn's height is 5' 6" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 167.5 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, her weight is 150 іn pоunds or 68 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. She is 92 years old. Her net worth is around 20 million dollars. Ellen Burstyn body measurements are bust-waist-hip 37-26-37 in inches or 94-66-94 in cеntіmеtrеѕ, her bra size is 34B with cup size B.
Ellen Burstyn
December 7, 1932
92 years old
United States
Sagittarius
Blonde
Blue
5 ft 6 in | 167.5 cm
$20 Million
37-26-37 in | 94-66-94 cm
68 kg | 150 lbs
34B
8 US | 38.5 EU
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her role as Lois Farrow in coming of age drama film The Last Picture Show (1971).
She won the Academy Award for Best Actress and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role also she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama for her role as Alice Hyatt in comedy drama movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974).
She was nominated for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama for her role as Chris MacNeil in supernatural horror film The Exorcist (1973).
She was nominated for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama for her role as Edna Mae McCauley in drama movie Resurrection (1980).
She was nominated for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama also was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her role as Sara Goldfarb in psychological drama film Requiem for a Dream (2000).
She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her role as Doris in romantic comedy drama movie Same Time, Next Year (1978).
She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for her role as Jean Harris in crime drama film The People vs. Jean Harris (1981).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her role as Former Tarnower Steady in drama movie Mrs. Harris (2005).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie and the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries for her role as Olivia Foxworth in romantic drama film Flowers in the Attic (2014).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for her performance as Barbara Jackson in drama film Pack of Lies (1987).
She was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for her role as Pauline Benetto in drama film For One More Day (2007).
She was nominated for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Elizabeth Weiss in drama movie Pieces of a Woman (2020).
The King of Marvin Gardens (1972) drama as Sally
The Fountain (2006) epic magical realism romantic drama as Dr. Lilian Guzetti
Playing by Heart (1998) romantic drama as Mildred
Dying Young (1991) romantic drama as Mrs. O'Neil
The Age of Adaline (2015) romantic fantasy as Flemming
Queen Bees (2021) romantic comedy as Helen Wilson
She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Bernie Stabler in NBC crime drama television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2008) in episode "Swing".
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Nancy Davis Dutton in HBO drama series Big Love (2007-2011).
She was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series and the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series for her role as Elizabeth Hale in Netflix political thriller series House of Cards (2016).
She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role as Margaret Barrish in USA Network comedy drama miniseries Political Animals (2012).
Iron Horse (1967-1968) ABC Western series as Julie Parsons
The Ellen Burstyn Show (1986-1987) ABC sitcom as Ellen Brewer
That's Life (2000-2002) CBS comedy drama series as Dolly DeLucca
The Book of Daniel (2006) NBC drama series as Bishop Beatrice Congreve
Coma (2012) A&E miniseries as Mrs. Emerson
Louie (2014) FX comedy drama series as Evanka
She had recurring role as Bernie Stabler in NBC crime drama series Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021).
The First Lady (2021-2022) Showtime anthology drama series as Sara Delano Roosevelt
Attended Cass Technical High School.
Studied acting at Lee Strasberg's The Actors Studio in New York City.
She was a cheerleader in high school.
Has two brothers, Jack Gillooly and Steve Gillooly.
Has Irish, German and French-Canadian ancestry.
She won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role as Doris in romantic comedy play "Same Time, Next Year" (1978), at Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
She was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 1997 and in the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 2013.
She published her book "Lessons in Becoming Myself" in 2006.
She won the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Grow Old Along With Me The Best Is Yet To Be (1966).
Served as president of the Actors' Equity Association (1982-1985).
She was married to:
Bill Alexander (1950-1957)
Paul Roberts (1957-1962) they have adopted son, Jefferson Roberts
Neil Burstyn (1962-1972)