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Jo Van Fleet (December 29, 1915 – June 10, 1996) was an American stage, film, and television actress. During her long career, which spanned over four decades, she often played characters much older than her actual age.
Jo Van Fleet was an Oscar-winning actress who starred in East of Eden, Cool Hand Luke and The Tenant. She also had a successful career on Broadway and television, and died in 1996 at age 80.
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Jo Van Fleet winning the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "East of Eden" at the 28th Academy Awards® in 1956. Presented by Edmond O'...
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Jo Van Fleet was an Oscar-winning actress who starred in East of Eden, The Rose Tattoo and other films. She also won a Tony Award for her role in The Trip to Bountiful on Broadway.
- December 29, 1915
- June 10, 1996
Jo Van Fleet was an Oscar-winning actress who played strong and domineering women in films such as East of Eden and Wild River. She also starred in Broadway plays such as A Trip to Bountiful and Look Homeward, Angel.
Jun 11, 1996 · Jo Van Fleet, who won an Academy Award, a Tony Award and other honors for her portrayal of proud, stoical women, died yesterday at Jamaica Hospital in Queens. She was 81.
Jun 11, 1996 · Jo Van Fleet was a versatile and acclaimed actress who starred in films like "East of Eden" and "Wild River", and won a Tony for "Trip to Bountiful". She also appeared in many Broadway and TV shows, and worked with directors like Elia Kazan and Arthur Kopit.
