Cast

Jo Van Fleet

1915 – 1996

Active years (films on this site)

1955–1976

Genres

DramaHistoryRomanceThriller

Schools and movements

Classical HollywoodPolish Cinema

Directors worked with

Elia Kazan2 filmsRoman Polanski1 film

Biography

Jo Van Fleet was an American stage, film, and television actress. During her long career, which spanned over four decades, she often played characters much older than her actual age. Van Fleet won a Tony Award in 1954 for her performance in the Broadway production The Trip to Bountiful, and the next year she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in East of Eden.

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Awards and honours

International

• Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play 1954
• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress 1956

National / local

• Donaldson Awards
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

3 films on this site

1. East of Eden 1955 · Elia Kazan · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
2. Wild River 1960 · Elia Kazan · IMDb 7.5 · Cast
3. The Tenant 1976 · Roman Polanski · IMDb 7.5 · Cast