About
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 (1977), also directed by Altman, for which she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and...
Known for
FrasierSeries • 1993
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
CannonSeries • 1971
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1985
The ShiningMovie • 1980
Aaahh!!! Real MonstersSeries • 1994
The HughleysSeries • 1998
Faerie Tale TheatreSeries • 1982
The Ray Bradbury TheaterSeries • 1985
FrankenweenieMovie • 2012
Annie HallMovie • 1977
Tall Tales & LegendsSeries • 1985
PopeyeMovie • 1980
WishboneSeries • 1995
NashvilleMovie • 1975
Time BanditsMovie • 1981
The Portrait of a LadyMovie • 1996
RocketManMovie • 1997
McCabe & Mrs. MillerMovie • 1971
RoxanneMovie • 1987
Home FriesMovie • 1998
Casper Meets WendyMovie • 1998
3 WomenMovie • 1977
Suburban CommandoMovie • 1991