Ellen Burstyn

Birth Place: USA

Get Ellen Burstyn Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Ellen Burstyn BIO

Academy, Tony and BAFTA award-winning Ellen Burstyn will make her London stage debut in The Children's Hour. Nominated six times for an Oscar for her roles in The Last Picture Show, The Exorcist, Same Time Next Year, Resurrection and Requiem for a Dream, her many film credits include Martin Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore for which she won the Best Actress BAFTA as well as the Academy Award. Her more recent film credits include Olivier Stone's W. in which she played Barbara Bush, Darren Aronofsky's The Fountain and Neil LaBute's remake of The Wicker Man. She can be seen on screen in the forthcoming The Mighty Macs and Main Street. Her many US theatre credits include Same Time Next Year for which she won the Tony Award, 84 Charing Cross Road, Shirley Valentine and Long Day's Journey Into Night, as well as Philip Seymour Hoffman's production of The Little Flower of East Orange for the Public Theater and LAByrinth Theater Company. Burstyn's television credits include the title role in The People vs. Jean Harris and Pack of Lies, for both which she was Emmy nominated, That's Life, The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The Book of Daniel.

Ellen Burstyn Photos

Ellen Burstyn STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Revival, 2017
Jaques

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Elizabeth Warren

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Helen Potts

[West End]
London Production, 2011
Mrs. Amelia Tilford

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Therese Marie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Lucy Marsden

[Broadway]
1995
Sister Grace

[Broadway]
1992
Sharyn Beaumont

[Broadway]
1989
Shirley Valentine [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Helene Hanff

[Broadway]
1975
Doris


Ellen Burstyn Movies

[1958]The Christmas Tree Elizabeth

[1963]The Big Brain Ellen

[1964]For Those Who Think Young Dr. Pauline Swenson

[1964]Goodbye Charlie Franny Saltzmann

[1969]The Winner Ellen McCleod

[1970]Alex in Wonderland Beth Morrison

[1970]Tropic of Cancer Mona Miller

[1971]The Last Picture Show Lois Farrow

[1972]The King of Marvin Gardens Sally

[1973]The Exorcist Chris MacNeil

[1974]Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore Alice Hyatt

[1974]Harry and Tonto Shirley

[1974]Thursday's Game Lynne Evers

[1977]Providence Sonia Langham

[1978]A Dream of Passion Brenda Collins

[1978]Same Time, Next Year Doris

[1980]Resurrection Edna

[1981]Silence of the North Olive Frederickson

[1981]The People vs. Jean Harris Jean Harris

[1984]The Ambassador Alex

[1985]Into Thin Air Joan Walker

[1985]Surviving Tina Brogan

[1985]Twice in a Lifetime Kate MacKenzie

[1986]Act of Vengeance Margaret Yablonski

[1986]Something in Common Lynn Hollander

[1987]Look Away Mary Todd Lincoln

[1987]Pack of Lies Barbara Jackson

[1988]Hanna's War Katalin

[1990]The Color of Evening Kate O'Rielly

[1990]When You Remember Me Nurse Cooder

[1991]Dying Young Mrs. O'Neil

[1991]Grand Isle Mademoiselle Reisz

[1991]Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love Lillian 'Lil' Lambert

[1992]Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story Wilma

[1993]Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story Joan Delvecchio

[1993]The Cemetery Club Esther Moskowitz

[1994]Getting Gotti Jo Giacalone

[1994]Getting Out Arlie's Mother

[1994]Primal Secrets Frances Griffin

[1994]When a Man Loves a Woman Emily

[1995]Follow the River Gretel

[1995]How to Make an American Quilt Hy

[1995]My Brother's Keeper Helen

[1995]Roommates Judith

[1995]The Baby-Sitters Club Mrs. Haberman

[1996]Cross the Line Mary Davis

[1996]Our Son, the Matchmaker Iva Mae

[1996]The Spitfire Grill Hannah Ferguson

[1996]Timepiece Maud Gannon

[1997]A Deadly Vision Yvette Watson

[1997]Liar Mook

[1998]Miracle of the Spring June Clatterbuck

[1998]Playing by Heart Mildred

[1998]You Can Thank Me Later Shirley Cooperberg

[1999]Night Ride Home Maggie

[1999]Walking Across Egypt Mattie Rigsbee

[2000]Mermaid Trish

[2000]Requiem for a Dream Sara Goldfarb

[2000]The Yards Val Handler

[2001]Dodson's Journey Mother

[2001]Within These Walls Joan Thomas

[2002]Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Vivi

[2003]Brush with Fate Rika

[2004]The Five People You Meet in Heaven Ruby

[2004]The Madam's Family: The Truth About the Canal Street Brothel Tommie

[2005]Mrs. Harris Former Tarnower Steady

[2005]Our Fathers Mary Ryan

[2006]30 Days Maura

[2006]The Elephant King Diana (Mom)

[2006]The Fountain Dr. Lillian Guzetti

[2006]The Wicker Man Sister SummersIsle

[2007]Mitch Albom's for One More Day Pauline (Posey) Benetto

[2007]The Stone Angel Hagar

[2008]Lovely, Still Mary Malone

[2008]The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond Addie

[2008]W. Barbara Bush

[2009]Possible Side Effects

[2009]Surviving Summer Katherine

[2009]The Mighty Macs Mother St. John

[2009]The Velveteen Rabbit Swan - Voice

[2010]Main Street Georgiana Carr

[2011]Another Happy Day Doris Baker

[2011]Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You Nanette

[2013]Wish You Well Louisa Mae Cardinal

[2014]Draft Day Barb Weaver

[2014]Interstellar Murph (Older)

[2014]Old Soul Eileen

[2014]River of Fundament Hathfertiti

[2014]The Calling Emily Micallef

[2014]Two Men in Town Garnett's mother

[2014]When Marnie Was There Nan - Voice

[2015]About Scout Gram

[2015]The Age of Adaline Flemming

[2016]Custody Beatrice Fisher

[2016]Wiener-Dog Nana

[2017]A Little Something for Your Birthday Celia

[2017]The House of Tomorrow Josephine Prendergast

[2018]Nostalgia Helen

[2018]The Tale Nettie

[2019]American Woman Miss Dolly

[2019]Lucy in the Sky Nana Holbrook

[2020]Pieces of a Woman Elizabeth

[2021]Queen Bees Helen Wilson

[2022]The Lost Girls

[2022]Three Months Valerie

[2023]The Exorcist Chris MacNeil


Ellen Burstyn TV Shows

Kraft Theatre Linda

Dr. Kildare Anne Garner

Michael Shayne Carol

Surfside 6 Wandra Drake

The Dick Powell Show Rose Maxon

The Loretta Young Show Ann Walters

Cheyenne Emmy Mae

Checkmate Margo

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis Donna Whittaker

Bus Stop Phyllis Dunning

The Real McCoys Dorothy Carter

The Detectives Nora

Ben Casey Connie, Dr. Leslie Fraser

I'm Dickens, He's Fenster Joan

Perry Mason Mona Winthrope White

Kraft Mystery Theater Greta Dryden

[ 1961-1963]77 Sunset Strip Sandra Keene, Betty Benson

The Defenders Hilda Wesley

Vacation Playhouse Ellen

Laramie Amy

Wagon Train Margaret Whitlow

Going My Way Louise

Kraft Suspense Theatre Barbara Sherwood, Lucille Benton

The Greatest Show on Earth Susan Mason

Death Valley Days Jenny

Theatre of Stars Eva Laurelton

For the People Maria Haviland

The Doctors Dr. Kate Bartok

The Time Tunnel Eve Holland

The Big Valley Sister Jacob

[ 1967-1968]Iron Horse Julie Parsons

Insight Janet

The Virginian Kate Burden

[ 1962-1971]Gunsmoke Amy Waters, Polly

The Bold Ones: The Lawyers Rachel Lambert

The Dick Cavett Show Ellen Brewer

[ 1986-1987]The Ellen Burstyn Show Ellen Brewer

The Wonderful World of Disney Laura Strong

A Will of Their Own Veronica Steward

[ 2000-2002]That's Life Dolly DeLucca

The Book of Daniel Bishop Beatrice Congreve

5 Second Movies Chris MacNeil

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Bernie Stabler

[ 2007-2011]Big Love Nancy Davis Dutton

Visionado obligado Chris MacNeil

Coma Mrs. Emerson

Political Animals Margaret Barrish

The Dollanganger Saga Olivia Foxworth, Grandmother

Louie Evanka

Mom Shirley

House of Cards Elizabeth Hale

The First Lady Sara Delano Roosevelt

[ 2021-2022]Law & Order: Organized Crime Bernadette Stabler

Ellen Burstyn Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Ellen Burstyn, The Little Flower of East Orange

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Ellen Burstyn, Same Time, Next Year

Ellen Burstyn Videos

Ellen Burstyn News


Battersea Arts Centre and The Adam Mickiewicz Institute To Present PIECES OF A WOMAN

From the writer and director behind the award-winning hit Netflix film adaptation: Kata Wéber and Kornél Mundruczó, Battersea Arts Centre and The Adam Mickiewicz Institute present the UK stage premiere of TR Warszawa's Pieces of a Woman.

Closure of The Theatre Museum Marks the End of an Era

After almost 30 years of preserving, celebrating, and championing the rich history of theater, The Theatre Museum, originally established as The Broadway Theatre Institute in 1995, announces the difficult decision to cease operations in 2024.

Brave New World Rep To Present the World Premiere Award-Winning Play, LENI'S LAST LAMENT

Explore the controversial legacy of Leni Riefenstahl in the one-woman play that won top awards at United Solo Fest. Presented at Brooklyn’s Brave New World Rep from March 15-30.

Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in April

A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler will be performed at Burning Coal Theatre Company in Raleigh, NC from April 4 - April 21, 2024. Learn more about the production here!

Len Cariou to Star in TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE at Sea Dog Theater

The award-winning Sea Dog Theater will present Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie, by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, based on the book by Mitch Albom, directed by Erwin Maas. Learn how to purchase tickets!

World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.

THE SPITFIRE GRILL Comes to Ocala Civic Theatre

The musical THE SPITFIRE GRILL is live on stage February 8-25 at Ocala Civic Theatre. Learn more about the production here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 7th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 7, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Raue Center School for the Arts to Present On-Camera Acting Masterclass with Austin & Colleen Basis

Raue Center School for the Arts will present an on-camera acting masterclass with Austin & Colleen Basis on December 9th and 10th, 2023.

Palm Beach Dramaworks to Present THE PERLBERG FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS

Palm Beach Dramaworks presents the Perlberg Festival of New Plays, featuring a lineup of exciting new works. Don't miss this opportunity to experience innovative and thought-provoking theater.

Raue Center School For The Arts Will Host Three Fall Classes

 Raue Center has announced the return of its School for the Arts education program (RCSA) with three new classes. 

Review: THE EXORCIST At Open Stage

If you are looking for spine-tingling, bone-chilling, hair-raising special effects, this production of The Exorcist does not disappoint. Audiences who love classic horror should not miss out on this production of The Exorcist at Open Stage.

Review: The ASA Honors Betty Buckley With NEW WAYS TO DREAM Concert at Merkin Hall

A cast of Friends Of Betty filled the stage of Merkin Hall this week as the American Songbook Association honored Betty Buckley.

New Supernatural Horror Film FROM THE SHADOWS Starring Bruce Davison, Keith David & More Available on Vudu This Month

Get ready for the spine-chilling thrills of 'From The Shadows,' the new supernatural horror film starring Davison, Anduze, and David. Available to watch on Vudu beginning 10/6, this gripping movie will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out on the supernatural scares and chilling terror - stream 'From The Shadows' today!

Video: Watch a New THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Featurette

The Exorcist: Believer follows Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton). The film also stars Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles (Harriet, The Righteous Gemstones) and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Fosse/Verdon, Bloodline). Watch the video featurette now!

Video: Watch the Sneak Peek of THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER

The film stars Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. (One Night in Miami, Hamilton) with Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, Lidya Jewett, Olivia O’Neill and Ellen Burstyn. Watch the video sneak peek now!

Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in New THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More

Watch Tony winner and Oscar nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. (Hamilton, Purlie) in the new video trailer for The Exorcist: Believer. The film also stars Emmy winner Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Hereditary), and Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles (Harriet, The Righteous Gemstones) and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Fosse/Verdon, Bloodline).

Shia LaBeouf To Make Stage Debut In David Mamet World Premiere HENRY JOHNSON

Actor Shia LaBeouf will make his stage debut in the world premiere of Henry Johnson, a new work from playwright David Mamet, directed by Marja-Lewis Ryan, showrunner of the Showtime series The L Word: Generation Q.

Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More

The trailer for The Exorcist: Believer, starring Tony winner and Oscar nominee Leslie Odom, Jr., two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz, and Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles, has been released. The film also features Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn reprising her iconic role as Chris MacNeil. Watch the video trailer now!

Review: Bernard Slade's Same Time, Next Year at Early Bird Dinner Theater

Same Time, Next Year is a romantic comedy written by Bernard Slade that premiered in 1975 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. The plot revolves around a man and woman, George and Doris (respectively), who meet together once a year for a rendezvous over the course of 24 years despite being married to other people. Over the span of 24 years, George and Doris, who have six children between them, develop a much deeper level of intimacy for one another, despite only meeting once a year for a clandestine weekend. They discuss births, deaths, and marital woes amidst the ever-changing social climate that plagues their existence over the course of a span of two decades.

Ellen Burstyn FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ellen Burstyn has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

Ellen Burstyn has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

Ellen Burstyn's first West End show was The Children's Hour which opened in 2011

Ellen Burstyn has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. These include Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for "The Little Flower of East Orange," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Same Time, Next Year," Best Ensemble Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Same Time, Next Year," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Same Time, Next Year."

Ellen Burstyn has won the following awards for her performance in "Same Time, Next Year": Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Ensemble Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards.

Get Ellen Burstyn Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos