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Other Works:
(1991). Stage Play: Lost in Yonkers. Comedy. Written by
Neil Simon. Directed by
Gene Saks. Richard Rodgers Theatre: 21 Feb 1991- 3 Jan 1993 (780 performances + 11 previews that began on 12 Feb 1991). Cast:
Mercedes Ruehl (as "Bella"),
Kevin Spacey (as "Louie"),
Irene Worth...
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Publicity Listings:
2 Print Biographies
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Height:
5' 3" (1.60 m)
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Personal Quote:
One of the most destructive things in my life was the kind of parts I played in pictures. I studied Shakespeare and the classics, and I end up shooting
Joan Crawford and killing a horse that
Elizabeth Taylor was in love with. I'm serious. I played the worst harridans, the most hard-bitten women, the absolute heavies, and it just about did me in.
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Trivia:
Suffered from bronchitis for the most part of her life. She later revealed she was able to use this to her advantage for the chilling, unearthly breathing of the demon in
The Exorcist.
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Trademark:
Raspy but strong and often scary voice
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Nickname:
Mercy
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Star Sign:
Pisces