Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

American actress
Piper Laurie is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler, Carrie, and Children of a Lesser God, she received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nomination for three Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award.Wikipedia
BornJanuary 22, 1932
HometownDetroit, Michigan, United States
Height5'5" (1.64m)
SpouseJoe Morgenstern (m 1962 - 1982)
ChildrenAnne Grace Morgenstern
ParentsCharlotte Sadie , Alfred Jacobs
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AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1991Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesTwin PeaksNominated
1991Golden GlobeBest Performance by An Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture MadeTwin PeaksWinner
1990Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesTwin PeaksNominated
1987Academy AwardActress in a Supporting RoleChildren of a Lesser God (film)Nominated
1987Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting ActressPromise (1986 film)Winner