Acting
Shelley Duvall
- Born
- Jul 7, 1949 · Aged 75
- Died
- Jul 11, 2024
- Place of birth
- Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Gender
- Female
- Movie credits
- 86
- TV credits
- 28
Also known as (3)
- The Texas Twiggy
- Manic Mouse
- Shelley Alexis Duvall
Biography
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 becoming an actress, she continued to work with…
