Actor
Shelley Duvall
July 7, 1949 · Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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).
Notable work
8.2The Shining (1980)
as Wendy Torrance
7.7Annie Hall (1977)
as Pam
6.6Time Bandits (1981)
as Dame Pansy / Pansy
7.7Frasier (1993)
as Caroline (voice)
5.6Popeye (1980)
as Olive Oyl
6.4Roxanne (1987)
as Dixie
6.9Saturday Night Live (1975)
as Self - Host and as Patron (uncredited) and as Self (uncredited)
7.3Nashville (1975)
as L.A. Joan
7Frankenweenie (1984)
as Susan Frankenstein
7.8Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994)
as Ocka (voice)
5.9Casper Meets Wendy (1998)
as Gabby
7.13 Women (1977)
as Mildred "Millie" Lammoreaux
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