Shelley Duvall

Shelley Alexis Duvall (born July 7, 1949) is an American film and television actress best known for her roles in Thieves Like Us, 3 Women, The Shining and Popeye. She began her career in the 1970s films of Robert Altman, followed by roles in movies by Woody Allen, Stanley Kubrick, Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton. She is also an Emmy-nominated producer, responsible for Faerie Tale Theatre and other kid-friendly programming. Duvall was born in Houston... More

Date of birth:

  • Jul 7, 1949 (age 62 years)

Height:

  • 1.727 m (5.666 ft )

Also known as:

  • Shelley Alexis Duvall,
  • The Texas Twiggy
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Faerie Tale Theatre

Faerie Tale Theatre (also known as Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre) is a live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales. Shelley Duvall serves as narrator, host and executive producer of the program, and occasionally stars in episodes. The series was followed...

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Awards

BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominees

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Winners

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