ELLEN BURSTYN — STILL AN ACCLAIMED ACTRESS

Ellen Burstyn is an accomplished, seasoned actress who is known for her unforgettable portrayals of complicated women in dramatic films. She was outstanding in the type of role, just like in her movies The Last Picture Show and Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. The former got the actress a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, while the latter won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Burstyn’s career blossomed because of her investment in her craft, and she became one of the few actors who achieved the “Triple Crown of Acting”. That means that she has won competitive awards in acting categories of Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award.

Burstyn shows that she has not run out of gas yet as she continues to give remarkable performances as an actress. Her latest drama film, Pieces of a Woman, premiered at the 77th Venice International Film Festival and received critical acclaim. The actress even earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 26th Critics’ Choice Awards.