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Beatrice Straight

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Beatrice Whitney Straight (August 2, 1914 – April 7, 2001) was an American theatre, film, and television actress. Hers remains the shortest acting performance in a film to win an Oscar
Born: Sun, Aug 02 1914
Birthplace: Old Westbury, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 07 2001
Beatrice Straight is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Deceived
Deceived
Beatrice Straight was 77 in Deceived as 'Adrienne's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of People Like Us
People Like Us
Beatrice Straight was 75 in People Like Us as 'Maisie Verdurin'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1990
Poster of Run Till You Fall
Run Till You Fall
Beatrice Straight was 74 in Run Till You Fall as 'Margaret Channing'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1988
Poster of Under Siege
Under Siege
Beatrice Straight was 71 in Under Siege as 'Margaret Sloan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1986
Poster of Power
Power
Beatrice Straight was 71 in Power as 'Claire Hastings'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of Chiller
Chiller
Beatrice Straight was 70 in Chiller as 'Marion Creighton'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1985
Poster of The Princess and the Pea
The Princess and the Pea
Beatrice Straight was 69 in The Princess and the Pea as 'Queen Veronica / Woman in Museum'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 1984
Poster of Two of a Kind
Two of a Kind
Beatrice Straight was 69 in Two of a Kind as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1983
Poster of Poltergeist
Poltergeist
Beatrice Straight was 67 in Poltergeist as 'Dr. Lesh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Beatrice Straight was 67 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Endless Love
Endless Love
Beatrice Straight was 66 in Endless Love as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1981
Poster of The Formula
The Formula
Beatrice Straight was 66 in The Formula as 'Kay Neeley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of Bloodline
Bloodline
Beatrice Straight was 64 in Bloodline as 'Kate Erling'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1979
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Beatrice Straight was 64 in The Promise as 'Marion Hillyard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1979
Poster of Killer on Board
Killer on Board
Beatrice Straight was 63 in Killer on Board as 'Beatrice Richmond'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1977
Poster of The World of Darkness
The World of Darkness
Beatrice Straight was 62 in The World of Darkness as 'Joanna Sanford'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 1977
Poster of Network
Network
Beatrice Straight was 62 in Network as 'Louise Schumacher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 1976
Poster of The Borrowers
The Borrowers
Beatrice Straight was 59 in The Borrowers as 'Mrs. Crampfurl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1973
Poster of The Garden Party
The Garden Party
Beatrice Straight was 59 in The Garden Party as 'Mrs. Sheridan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of The Haunting of Rosalind
The Haunting of Rosalind
Beatrice Straight was 58 in The Haunting of Rosalind as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 1973
Poster of The Young Lovers
The Young Lovers
Beatrice Straight was 50 in The Young Lovers as 'Mrs. Burns'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1964
Poster of The Nun's Story
The Nun's Story
Beatrice Straight was 44 in The Nun's Story as 'Mother Christophe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1959
Poster of The Silken Affair
The Silken Affair
Beatrice Straight was 42 in The Silken Affair as 'Theora'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1956
Poster of Patterns
Patterns
Beatrice Straight was 41 in Patterns as 'Nancy Staples'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 27 1956
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Beatrice Straight was 39 in King Lear as 'Goneril'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1953
Poster of Phone Call from a Stranger
Phone Call from a Stranger
Beatrice Straight was 37 in Phone Call from a Stranger as 'Claire Fortness'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1952

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Robert Kennedy & His Times
Robert Kennedy & His Times
Beatrice Straight was 70+ in Robert Kennedy & His Times as 'Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 27 1985
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Beatrice Straight was 68+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Queen Veronica / Woman in Museum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of King's Crossing
King's Crossing
Beatrice Straight was 67+ in King's Crossing as 'Louisa Beauchamp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of The Dain Curse
The Dain Curse
Beatrice Straight was 63+ in The Dain Curse as 'Alice Dain Leggett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 22 1978
Poster of The Andros Targets
The Andros Targets
Beatrice Straight was 62+ in The Andros Targets as 'Mrs. Bendeson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1977
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Beatrice Straight was 61+ in Wonder Woman as 'Hippolyta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
Beatrice Straight was 61+ in Beacon Hill as 'Mrs. Hacker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 25 1975
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Beatrice Straight was 52+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Dr. Martha Richards Zubrovnik'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Beatrice Straight was 52+ in Felony Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Beatrice Straight was 47+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Beatrice Straight was 47+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Pamela Rainey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Beatrice Straight was 47+ in The Defenders as 'Mrs. Campbell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Beatrice Straight was 46+ in Route 66 as ', Elena De Amundo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Beatrice Straight was 44+ in Naked City as 'Ann Johns'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Beatrice Straight was 41+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Cynthia Fortnam, Ida Blythe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Inner Sanctum
Inner Sanctum
Beatrice Straight was 39+ in Inner Sanctum
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Beatrice Straight was 38+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Beatrice Straight was 38+ in Omnibus as 'Goneril'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Beatrice Straight was 37+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Elizabeth, Louisa May Alcott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Love of Life
Love of Life
Beatrice Straight was 37+ in Love of Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 1951
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
Beatrice Straight was 34+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Beatrice Straight was 34+ in Suspense as 'Claire Trent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Beatrice Straight was 34+ in Studio One as ', Pamela Baxter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948