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Geraldine Page (1924–1987)

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Considered by many to be one of the greatest American actresses of all time, Geraldine Page was a master craftswoman who seemed to bring out the most inner detail of the character she was playing. Her dedication to her craft has earned her the respect of many of today's great actors including Meryl Streep and Michelle Pfeiffer... See full bio »

Born:

Geraldine Sue Page
in Kirksville, Missouri, USA

Died:

(age 62) in New York City, New York, USA
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1987 Riders to the Sea
 
1986 Native Son
Peggy
 
1986 Nazi Hunter: The Beate Klarsfeld Story (TV movie)
Itta Halaunbrenner
 
1986 My Little Girl
Molly
 
1986 American Playhouse (TV series)
Sally Phelps
– Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part I (1986) … Sally Phelps
 
1985 The Trip to Bountiful
Mrs. Carrie Watts
 
1985 The Hitchhiker (TV series)
Lynette 'Mama' Powers
– W.G.O.D. (1985) … Lynette 'Mama' Powers
 
1985 White Nights
Anne Wyatt
 
1985 Walls of Glass
Mama
 
1985 The Bride
Mrs. Baumann
 
1984 The Pope of Greenwich Village
Mrs. Ritter
 
1984 The Dollmaker (TV movie)
Mrs. Kendrick
 
1984 The Parade (TV movie)
Sarah
 
1983 Loving (TV series)
Amelia Whitley
– Pilot (1983) … Amelia Whitley
 
1982 The Blue and the Gray (TV mini-series)
Mrs. Lovelace
– Part 3 (1982) … Mrs. Lovelace
– Part 2 (1982) … Mrs. Lovelace
– Part 1 (1982) … Mrs. Lovelace
 
1982 I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
Jean Scott Martin
 
1981 Honky Tonk Freeway
Sister Mary Clarise
 
1981 Harry's War
'Aunt' Beverly
 
1978 Interiors
Eve
 
1977 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Philomena Underwood
– The Descent of the Torches (1977) … Philomena Underwood
 
1977 The Rescuers
Madame Medusa (voice)
 
1977 Something for Joey (TV movie)
Ann Cappelletti
 
1977 Nasty Habits
Sister Walburga
 
1976 Kojak (TV series)
Edna Morrison
– A Shield for Murder: Part 1 (1976) … Edna Morrison
– A Shield for Murder: Part 2 (1976) … Edna Morrison
 
1975 The Day of the Locust
Big Sister
 
1974 Live Again, Die Again (TV movie)
Mrs. O'Neill
 
1973 Happy as the Grass Was Green
Anna Witmer
 
1973 The Snoop Sisters (TV series)
Olivia Cunningham
– Corpse and Robbers (1973) … Olivia Cunningham
 
1972-1973 Rod Serling's Night Gallery (TV series)
Frances Turchin (segment "Stop Killing Me") / Molly Wheatland / Mrs. Evans (segment "The Sins of the Fathers")
– Something in the Woodwork (1973) … Molly Wheatland
– The Sins of the Fathers/You Can't Get Help Like That Anymore (1972) … Mrs. Evans (segment "The Sins of the Fathers")
– Deliveries in the Rear/Stop Killing Me/Dead Weight (1972) … Frances Turchin (segment "Stop Killing Me")
 
1972 Pete 'n' Tillie
Gertrude
 
1972 Circle of Fear (TV series)
Hattie
– Touch of Madness (1972) … Hattie
 
1972 Medical Center (TV series)
Ellen Davis
– Betrayed (1972) … Ellen Davis
 
1972 Look Homeward, Angel (TV movie)
Eliza Gant
 
1972 Hollywood Television Theater: Two by Chekhov (TV movie)
 
1971 J.W. Coop
Mama
 
1971 The Beguiled
Martha
 
1971/I Montserrat (TV movie)
Felisa
 
1971 The Name of the Game (TV series)
Sister Lucia
– A Sister from Napoli (1971) … Sister Lucia
 
1969 Trilogy
Sook (segment "A Christmas Memory")
 
1969 What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
Mrs. Clare Marrable
 
1969 NBC Children's Theatre (TV series)
Narrator
– Little Women (1969) … Narrator
 
1967 The Happiest Millionaire
Mrs. Duke
 
1967 Monday's Child
Carol Richardson
 
1967 The Thanksgiving Visitor (TV movie)
Sook
 
1966 ABC Stage 67 (TV series)
Sook
– A Christmas Memory (1966) … Sook
 
1966 You're a Big Boy Now
Margery Chanticleer
 
1966 Barefoot in Athens (TV movie)
Xantippe
 
1966 The Long, Hot Summer (TV series)
Maribelle Kirkpatrick
– Evil Angel (1966) … Maribelle Kirkpatrick
 
1966 The Three Sisters
Olga
 
1964 Dear Heart
Evie Jackson
 
1963 Toys in the Attic
Carrie Berniers
 
1962 Sweet Bird of Youth
Alexandra Del Lago
 
1961 Summer and Smoke
Alma Winemiller
 
1959 Sunday Showcase (TV series)
Virginia Reed
– People Kill People Sometimes (1959) … Virginia Reed
 
1958 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
Addie / Florry
– Old Man (1958) … Addie
– Portrait of a Murderer (1958) … Florry
 
1958 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
Heddie
– No Hiding Place (1958) … Heddie
 
1957 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
– Fire and Ice (1957)
 
1955-1957 The United States Steel Hour (TV series)
Estelle / Marian
– The Hill Wife (1957) … Estelle
– Shoot It Again (1955) … Marian
 
1955 Matinee Theatre (TV series)
Miss Myrtle
– An Apple for Miss Myrtle (1955) … Miss Myrtle
 
1955 Windows (TV series)
the Woman Alcoholic
– A Domestic Dilemma (1955) … the Woman Alcoholic
 
1955 Omnibus (TV series)
Governess
– The Turn of the Screw (1955) … Governess
 
1954 The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV series)
– Miss Look-Alike (1954)
 
1953 Hondo
Angie Lowe
 
1953 Taxi
Florence Albert (uncredited)
 
1952 Robert Montgomery Presents (TV series)
– The Fall Guy (1952)
 
1952 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
– The Shadowy Third (1952)
 
1952 Lux Video Theatre (TV series)
Neighbor
– The Lesson (1952) … Neighbor
 
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1985 The Trip to Bountiful (performer: "Blessed Assurance")
 
1967 The Happiest Millionaire (performer: "THERE ARE THOSE")
 
Show ShowSelf (16 titles)
1987 The 41st Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Play
 
1987 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 23 February 1987 (1987) … Herself
 
1986 The 58th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Leading Role
 
1986 Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (TV movie)
Herself
 
1985 The 57th Annual Academy Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
 
1981 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Herself / Madam Medusa
– Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life (1981) … Herself (voice) / Madam Medusa (voice)
 
1966-1981 Today (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 January 1981 (1981) … Herself
– Episode dated 4 February 1966 (1966) … Herself
 
1979 The 51st Annual Academy Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role
 
1972 The Galloping Gourmet (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 April 1972 (1972) … Herself
 
1963 What's My Line? (TV series)
Herself - Mystery Guest
– Episode dated 16 June 1963 (1963) … Herself - Mystery Guest
 
1963 The 35th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role
 
1962 The 16th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1962 The 34th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role
 
1961 The 15th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter
 
1954 The 26th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role (in New York)
 
1951 Your Show of Shows (TV series)
Herself - Guest Performer
– Episode #3.7 (1951) … Herself - Guest Performer
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2010 Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews (TV series)
 
2005 Return to Bountiful (video documentary short)
Carrie Watts
 
1995 50 Years of Funny Females (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1994 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
 
1992 Oscar's Greatest Moments (video documentary)
Herself
 
1983 Sneak Previews (TV series)
 
1977 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

The Immoralist (1954). Drama. Written by Augustus Goetz and Ruth Goetz. Based on the novel by Andre Gide. Scenic Design by George Jenkins. Costume Design by Motley. Lighting Design by Abe Feder. Directed by Daniel Mann. Royale Theatre: 8 Feb 1954- 1 May 1954 (96 performances + 8 previews). Cast: Louis Jourdan... See more »

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I didn't want to be a Hollywood actress who every so often does a Broadway play. I wanted to be a Broadway actress who every so often does a movie. See more »

Trivia:

Returned to work 4 months after giving birth to her daughter Angelica Page in order to begin performing in the Broadway revival of "The Three Sisters". See more »

Nickname:

Gerry See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio