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Jo Van Fleet
Born 1915-12-29Oakland, California, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Catherine Josephine Van Fleet (December 30, 1914 – 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. Van Fleet won a Tony Award in 1954 for her performance in the Broadway production The Trip to Bountiful, and the next year she won an Oscar for her supporting role in East of Eden.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Seize the DayMrs. EinhornThe TenantMadame DiozSatan's School for GirlsHeadmistress Jessica WilliamsThe Family RicoMama RicoThe Gang That Couldn't Shoot StraightBig MommaParadise LostClara Gordon80 Steps to JonahNonnaI Love You, Alice B. Toklas!MotherCool Hand LukeArlettaCinderellaStepmotherWild RiverElla GarthThis Angry AgeMme. DufresneGunfight at the O.K. CorralKate FisherThe King and Four QueensMa McDadeI'll Cry TomorrowKatie RothThe Rose TattooBessieHeidiAunt DeteEast of EdenKate TraskThe Trip to BountifulRoleConcerning a Woman of SinRole