Shelley Duvall

Acting · Born 1949-07-07 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Biography

Shelley Alexis Duvall (July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024) was an American actress known for her portrayal of distinctive, often eccentric characters. She was the recipient of several accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Peabody Award and nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Born in Texas, Duvall began acting after being discovered by director Robert Altman, who was impressed with her upbeat presence and cast her in the black comedy film Brewster McCloud (1970). Despite her hesitance towards becoming an actress, she continued to work with Altman, appearing in McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) and Thieves Like Us (1974). Her breakthrough came with Altman's cult film Nashville (1975), and she earned widespread acclaim with the drama 3 Women…

Filmography

• The Shining as Wendy Torrance
• Annie Hall as Pam
• Nashville as L.A. Joan
• Big Monster on Campus as Mrs. Stein
• Popeye as Olive Oyl
• Roxanne as Dixie
• Suburban Commando as Jenny Wilcox
• Thieves Like Us as Keechie
• Home Fries as Mrs. Jackson
• Brewster McCloud as Suzanne