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Maureen Stapleton

Date of Death: March 13, 2006 (80)

Birth Place: Troy, NY, USA

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Maureen Stapleton STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1981
Birdie Hubbard

[Broadway]
1979
Performer

[Broadway]
1977
Fonsia Dorsey [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1975
The Mother

[Broadway]
1972
Mildred Wild

[Broadway]
1972
Georgie Elgin

[Broadway]
1970
Evy Meara

[Broadway]
1970
Beatrice Chambers

[Broadway]
1968
Norma Hubley

Muriel Tate

Karen Nash

[Broadway]
1966
Serafina Delle Rose

[Broadway]
The Twentieth Anniversary Production, 1965
The Mother

[Broadway]
1960
Carrie Berniers

[Broadway]
1958
Ida

[Broadway]
1957
Lady Torrance

[Broadway]
1953
Lady Anne

[Broadway]
1953
Bella

[Broadway]
1953
Elizabeth Proctor [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1951
Serafina Delle Rose

[Broadway]
1950
Emily Williams

[Broadway]
1949
Miss Hatch

[Broadway]
1947
Iras

[Broadway]
1946
Pegeen Mike (Alternate) [Replacement]

Sara Tansey


Maureen Stapleton Movies

Lonelyhearts
[ 1958 ] Fay Doyle
The Fugitive Kind
[ 1960 ] Vee Talbot
A View from the Bridge
[ 1962 ] Beatrice Carbone
Bye Bye Birdie
[ 1963 ] Mama Mae Peterson
Airport
[ 1970 ] Inez Guerrero
Interiors
[ 1978 ] Pearl
The Runner Stumbles
[ 1979 ] Mrs. Shandig
Lost and Found
[ 1979 ] Jemmy
The Fan
[ 1981 ] Belle Goldman
Reds
[ 1981 ] Emma Goldman
On the Right Track
[ 1981 ] Mary the Bag Lady
Johnny Dangerously
[ 1984 ] Ma Kelly
Cocoon
[ 1985 ] Mary Luckett
The Cosmic Eye
[ 1986 ] Mother Earth
The Money Pit
[ 1986 ] Estelle
Heartburn
[ 1986 ] Vera
Made in Heaven
[ 1987 ] Aunt Lisa
Sweet Lorraine
[ 1987 ] Lillian Garber
Nuts
[ 1987 ] Rose Kirk
Cocoon: The Return
[ 1988 ] Mary Luckett
Doin' Time on Planet Earth
[ 1988 ] Helium Balloon Saleslady
Passed Away
[ 1992 ] Mary Scanlan
Trading Mom
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Cavour
The Last Good Time
[ 1994 ] Ida Cutler
Addicted to Love
[ 1997 ] Nana
Wilbur Falls
[ 1998 ] Wilbur Falls High Secretary
Living and Dining
[ 2003 ] Mrs. Lundt

Maureen Stapleton Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Maureen Stapleton, The Little Foxes


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Performance

Maureen Stapleton, The Gingerbread Lady


winner
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Maureen Stapleton, The Gingerbread Lady

Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Maureen Stapleton , Plaza Suite

Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Maureen Stapleton , Toys in the Attic

Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Maureen Stapleton, The Cold Wind and the Warm


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1951 - Performance

Maureen Stapleton, The Rose Tattoo


winner
Tony Awards - 1951 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Maureen Stapleton, The Rose Tattoo

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Maureen Stapleton News


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The 2nd annual sailing of The Broadway Cruise will take off in 2024! Find out who has joined the lineup for the cruise here!

A SEANCE WITH MOM Returns Next Month


 Eighteen séances in April, May and June did not do the trick, so award-winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman will join forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for 18 more sessions of 'A Séance With Mom' from August 21 to September 3 at Chain Studio Theatre.

A SEANCE WITH MOM Adds Performances At Chain Studio Theatre


Four April seances did not do the trick, so Award winning actress/playwright/comedian NANCY REDMAN joins forces with iconic director AUSTIN PENDLETON for more sessions of 'A SEANCE WITH MOM'.

The Actors Studio to Present AREYTO Celebration of Latine Scene Work, Poetry, Song & Dance


This weekend, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.

ON THE FLY 2023: THEN & NOW to be Presented at The Actors Studio This Weekend


This weekend, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.

The Actors Studio to Host Events Featuring Lois Smith & Celebrations of BIPOC Membership in May


In May, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.

The Actors Studio to Present Three Day Celebration of Estelle Parsons


The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration with a three-day celebration of one of its most influential members, Academy Award winner and Co-Associate Artistic Director of The Actors Studio, Estelle Parsons.

The Actors Studio to Present THE PLAYWRIGHT: TALES FROM THE COLOR LINE This Spring


Continuing  its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public for a special event, free and open to the public: The Playwright: Tales From The Color Line on Saturday, March 25 at 7PM.

Nancy Redman Stars In A SEANCE WITH MOM At Chain Studio Theatre, April 20-23


Award winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman  joins forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for their fourth collaboration, 'A SEANCE WITH MOM'.

The Actors Studio to Welcome the Public to Free Events, Including Play Readings & More


This Spring, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.

The Actors Studio to Welcome the Public Inside its Doors for ACTORS STUDIO IN PROCESS


 The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public to observe “Actors Studio In Process” on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7PM.

Chazz Palminteri, Bobby Moresco & More to be Featured in The Actors Studio February Events


In February, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.

The League of Professional Theatre Women to Present Theatre Women Awards in March


The League of Professional Theatre Women will present its annual Theatre Women Awards on March 27th from 1 to 3 p.m., at a Midtown Manhattan location to be announced. 

The Actors Studio to Host Three Special 75th Anniversary Events in December


Starting this week, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights. In December, the legendary studio will open its doors to the public for with three special events, each free and open to the public.

The Actors Studio Hosts Three Special 75th Anniversary Events This December


This December, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world's most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights. The legendary studio, located at 432 West 44th Street, will open its doors to the public for with three special events, each free and open to the public.

The Actors Studio to Welcome the Public Inside its Doors for ACTORS STUDIO IN PROCESS


The Actors Studio, now celebrating 75 years as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors & playwrights, will open its doors to the public to observe “Actors Studio In Process” on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at 7PM.

The Actors Studio to Present Conversation With Al Pacino & DOG DAY AFTERNOON Screening for 75th Anniversary


The Actors Studio will host a 75th Anniversary benefit screening of the Academy Award-winning film Dog Day Afternoon, followed by a live interview with the film’s star and The Actors Studio co-president Al Pacino. The Gala event will take place Thursday, October 27 at 7PM, the United Palace.

PLAZA SUITE Extends Through July 10


Today, producers of Plaza Suite, the hit comedy by Neil Simon starring two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey, announced a third extension due to overwhelming demand.

Review Roundup: PLAZA SUITE, Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Opens On Broadway!


On Friday night, two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker made their return to Broadway in the long-awaited first preview of Neil Simon's classic comedy about marriage, Plaza Suite under the direction of Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey.

Maureen Stapleton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Maureen Stapleton been in?

Maureen Stapleton has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.

How many West End shows has Maureen Stapleton been in?

Maureen Stapleton has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Maureen Stapleton been nominated for?

Maureen Stapleton has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her role in "The Little Foxes." She also received an Outstanding Performance nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Gingerbread Lady." Additionally, Stapleton was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her performances in "The Gingerbread Lady," "Plaza Suite," "Toys in the Attic," and "The Cold Wind and the Warm." She also received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "The Rose Tattoo" and another nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production.

What awards has Maureen Stapleton won?

Maureen Stapleton has won several awards throughout her career. She received the Outstanding Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "The Gingerbread Lady." She also won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play award at the Tony Awards for her performance in the same play. Additionally, Stapleton received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her work in "The Rose Tattoo." She also won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play award at the Tony Awards for her role in "The Rose Tattoo."

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