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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Estelle Margaret Parsons (born November 20, 1927) is an American theatre, film and television actress and occasional theatrical director. After studying law, Parsons became a singer before deciding to pursue a career in acting. She worked for the television program Today and made her stage debut in 1961. During the 1960s, Parsons established her career on Broadway before progressing to film. She received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Blanche Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde (1967), and was also nominated for her work in Rachel, Rachel (1968). Parsons worked extensively in film and theatre during the 1970s and later directed several Broadway productions. More recently her television work included a role in the sitcom Roseanne. Nominated on four occasions for a Tony Award, in 2004 Parsons was inducted into the American...
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Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999
FrasierSeries • 1993
The Good WifeSeries • 2009
Great PerformancesSeries • 1971
Love, American StyleSeries • 1969
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994
Grace and FrankieSeries • 2015
The ConnersSeries • 2018
All in the FamilySeries • 1971
The DefendersSeries • 1961
Medical CenterSeries • 1969
The Patty Duke ShowSeries • 1963
RoseanneSeries • 1988
100 Centre StreetSeries • 2001
Bonnie and ClydeMovie • 1967
Empire FallsSeries • 2005
Boys on the SideMovie • 1995
Dick TracyMovie • 1990
Looking for RichardMovie • 1996
That Darn CatMovie • 1997
The Love LetterMovie • 1998
I Walk the LineMovie • 1970
Rachel, RachelMovie • 1968