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Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall

Acting
07 Jul 1949
11 Jul 2024
Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Biography

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 Brews...

Also Known As

The Texas Twiggy, Manic Mouse, Shelley Alexis Duvall

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