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Suzanne Shepherd(1934-2023)

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Suzanne Shepherd
In Brooklyn, New York, Kyra (Pfeiffer) loses her job and struggles to survive on her ailing mother's income. As the weeks and months go on, her problems worsen. This leads her on a risky and enigmatic path that threatens her life.
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Suzanne Shepherd was born on 31 October 1934 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for Lolita (1997), Uncle Buck (1989) and Mystic Pizza (1988). She was married to Carroll Calkins and David Shepherd. She died on 17 November 2023 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornOctober 31, 1934
DiedNovember 17, 2023(89)
BornOctober 31, 1934
DiedNovember 17, 2023(89)
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Known for

Jeremy Irons and Dominique Swain in Lolita (1997)
Lolita
6.8
  • Miss Pratt
  • 1997
Macaulay Culkin, Gaby Hoffmann, John Candy, Elaine Bromka, Garrett M. Brown, and Jean Louisa Kelly in Uncle Buck (1989)
Uncle Buck
7.1
  • Mrs. Hogarth
  • 1989
Julia Roberts, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lili Taylor, Annabeth Gish, William R. Moses, and Adam Storke in Mystic Pizza (1988)
Mystic Pizza
6.3
  • Aunt Tweedy(as Suzanne Sheperd)
  • 1988
Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and Joe Pesci in Goodfellas (1990)
Goodfellas
8.7
  • Karen's Mother
  • 1990

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Actress



  • Jeremy Piven in The Performance (2023)
    The Performance
    6.6
    • Tess
    • 2023
  • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
    Blue Bloods
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Lucille Abetemarco
    • 2016–2018
  • Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Allison Strong, and Roland Buck III in The Week Of (2018)
    The Week Of
    5.2
    • Aunt Iris
    • 2018
  • Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Leo, and Tessa Thompson in Furlough (2018)
    Furlough
    5.5
    • Elizabeth Anderson
    • 2018
  • Michelle Pfeiffer and Kiefer Sutherland in Where Is Kyra? (2017)
    Where Is Kyra?
    5.5
    • Ruth
    • 2017
  • Jerome's Bouquet (2013)
    Jerome's Bouquet
    8.1
    Short
    • Elana Klein
    • 2013
  • Federico Castelluccio, Frank Pellegrino, and Mike Starr in Delivering the Goods (2012)
    Delivering the Goods
    6.1
    • Mrs. Weinbaum
    • 2012
  • Gravity (2010)
    Gravity
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Scarf Woman
    • 2010
  • I Hate Valentine's Day (2009)
    I Hate Valentine's Day
    4.7
    • Edie
    • 2009
  • Harold (2008)
    Harold
    5.4
    • Maude Sellers
    • 2008
  • Choke (2008)
    Choke
    6.4
    • Waitress
    • 2008
  • Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Aida Turturro in The Sopranos (1999)
    The Sopranos
    9.2
    TV Series
    • Mary DeAngelis
    • 2000–2007
  • Roscoe Orman, Suzanne Shepherd, and Kevin Townley in Twilight's Last Gleaming (2005)
    Twilight's Last Gleaming
    7.6
    Short
    • Virginia
    • 2005
  • Chris Isaak, Tracey Ullman, Selma Blair, Johnny Knoxville, and Suzanne Shepherd in A Dirty Shame (2004)
    A Dirty Shame
    5.1
    • Big Ethel
    • 2004
  • Tom Cavanagh in Ed (2000)
    Ed
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Elaine
    • Edna
    • 2000–2004

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  • Alternative names
    • Suzanne Shepard
  • Born
    • October 31, 1934
    • Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • November 17, 2023
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney failure)
  • Spouses
      Carroll Calkins1996 - 2006 (his death)
  • Other works
    Played "Babushka" in "The Fourth Sister", a play by 'Janusz Glowacki' (Vineyard Theater, New York City, New York, USA).

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    One of the famed acting teachers in New York City. Her former students include Christopher Meloni, Gregory Hines, Helen Slater, Bebe Neuwirth, Joan Allen and many others. She still teaches actively while maintaining her career as a respected working actress.

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