Historical FigureFemale
Beatrice Straight
1914 – 2001
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryBeatrice Whitney Straight was an American theatre, film, television and radio actress and a member of the prominent Whitney family. She was both an Academy Award and Tony Award winner, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award nominee.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
August 2, 1914
Old Westbury
Date of death
April 7, 2001
Los Angeles
Citizenship
United States
Occupations & fields
stage actorfilm actortelevision actoractor
Awards & honours
Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressTony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
- Field and occupation
- americká herečka
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