Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn is an American actor whose screen and stage career includes The Exorcist, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, and decades of theater and television work.

The Exorcist: A 1973 horror film in which a mother seeks help after her daughter becomes possessed. Burstyn’s portrayal of Chris MacNeil anchors the film’s story of a mother confronting her daughter’s possession.
Martin Scorsese: An American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for films including Taxi Driver and Raging Bull. He directed Burstyn in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, a defining collaboration in her film career.
Detroit: The largest city in Michigan, historically a major center of automobile manufacturing and music. Burstyn was born in Detroit in 1932.
Academy Award: A set of annual film awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Burstyn’s Best Actress win and repeated nominations made the award a lasting marker of her film career.
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: A 1974 drama film about a recently widowed singer traveling with her young son to find work. Burstyn’s lead performance as Alice Hyatt earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Bernard Slade: A Canadian playwright and screenwriter whose works include the play Same Time, Next Year. His play provided the role for which Burstyn won a Tony Award.
Lee Strasberg: An American acting teacher and director associated with the development of method acting in the United States. Burstyn studied with Strasberg, whose approach shaped her acting training.
Primetime Emmy Award: An American award recognizing excellence in television programming and performances. Burstyn won multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for her television performances.
Requiem for a Dream: A 2000 psychological drama film portraying four people whose hopes are overwhelmed by addiction. Burstyn received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Sara Goldfarb.
Academy Award for Best Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring a leading performance by an actress in a film. Burstyn won the award for Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and received several further nominations.

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