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Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Acting

Biography

Piper Laurie (born Rosetta Jacobs; January 22, 1932 – October 14, 2023) was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children of a Lesser God (1986), and received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. She was also known for her performances as Kirsten Arnesen in the original TV production of Days of Wine and Roses, and as Catherine Martell in the television series Twin Peaks.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for The Hustler
MOVIE

The Hustler

7.7(1.1K)
The Hustler
Sarah Packard
Poster for Children of a Lesser God
MOVIE

Children of a Lesser God

6.9(0.3K)
Children of a Lesser God
Mrs. Norman
Poster for Appointment with Death
MOVIE

Appointment with Death

6.1(0.2K)
Appointment with Death
Emily Boynton
Poster for Acting 'Carrie'
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Acting 'Carrie'

7.5(0.0K)
Acting 'Carrie'
Self
Poster for Other People's Money
MOVIE

Other People's Money

6.1(0.2K)
Other People's Money
Bea Sullivan
Poster for Carrie
MOVIE

Carrie

7.3(4.3K)
Carrie
Margaret White
Poster for Tim
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Tim

6.3(0.1K)
Tim
Mary Horton
Poster for The Hustler: The Inside Story
MOVIE

The Hustler: The Inside Story

7.0(0.0K)
The Hustler: The Inside Story
Self (archive footage)
Poster for Allen in Movieland
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Allen in Movieland

4.5(0.0K)
Allen in Movieland
Self
Poster for The Faculty
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The Faculty

6.6(2.2K)
The Faculty
Mrs. Karen Olson

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