Movies (Acting Roles)
Duse, the Greatest
Ellen Burstyn was 91 in Duse, the Greatest Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 2024
Mother, Couch
Ellen Burstyn was 91 in Mother, Couch as 'Mother'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 2024
The Exorcist: Believer
Ellen Burstyn was 90 in The Exorcist: Believer as 'Chris MacNeil'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 2023
Three Months
Ellen Burstyn was 89 in Three Months as 'Valerie'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 2022
Queen Bees
Ellen Burstyn was 88 in Queen Bees as 'Helen Wilson'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 2021
Watch on the Rhine
Ellen Burstyn was 88 in Watch on the Rhine as 'Fanny'.Movie Released: Thu, May 13 2021
Pieces of a Woman
Ellen Burstyn was 88 in Pieces of a Woman as 'Elizabeth Weiss'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 2020
Delphine and Carole
Ellen Burstyn was 87 in Delphine and Carole as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 2020
Lucy in the Sky
Ellen Burstyn was 86 in Lucy in the Sky as 'Nana Holbrook'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2019
American Woman
Ellen Burstyn was 86 in American Woman as 'Miss Dolly'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2019
The House of Tomorrow
Ellen Burstyn was 86 in The House of Tomorrow as 'Josephine Prendergast'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 2019
Friedkin Uncut
Ellen Burstyn was 85 in Friedkin Uncut as 'Self'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 2018
Nostalgia
Ellen Burstyn was 85 in Nostalgia as 'Helen Greer'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 2018
All I Wish
Ellen Burstyn was 85 in All I Wish as 'Celia Berges'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2018
The Tale
Ellen Burstyn was 85 in The Tale as 'Nettie'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 2018
Wiener-Dog
Ellen Burstyn was 83 in Wiener-Dog as 'Nana'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 2016
Custody
Ellen Burstyn was 83 in Custody as 'Beatrice Fisher'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 2016
Unity
Ellen Burstyn was 82 in Unity as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 2015
About Scout
Ellen Burstyn was 82 in About Scout as 'Gram'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 2015
The Age of Adaline
Ellen Burstyn was 82 in The Age of Adaline as 'Flemming'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 2015
Interstellar
Ellen Burstyn was 81 in Interstellar as 'Murph (older)'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 2014
The Calling
Ellen Burstyn was 81 in The Calling as 'Emily Micallef'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 2014
Petals on the Wind
Ellen Burstyn was 81 in Petals on the Wind as 'Olivia Foxworth'.Movie Released: Mon, May 26 2014
Two Men in Town
Ellen Burstyn was 81 in Two Men in Town as 'Mère Garnett'.Movie Released: Wed, May 07 2014
Draft Day
Ellen Burstyn was 81 in Draft Day as 'Barb Weaver'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2014
River of Fundament
Ellen Burstyn was 81 in River of Fundament as 'Hathfertiti'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 12 2014
And the Oscar Goes To...
Ellen Burstyn was 81 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self - Interviewee'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014
Flowers in the Attic
Ellen Burstyn was 81 in Flowers in the Attic as 'Olivia Foxworth'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 2014
Wish You Well
Ellen Burstyn was 80 in Wish You Well as 'Louisa Mae Cardinal'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 2013
Love, Marilyn
Ellen Burstyn was 80 in Love, Marilyn as 'Self'.Movie Released: Thu, May 30 2013
Lovely, Still
Ellen Burstyn was 80 in Lovely, Still as 'Mary'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 2012
Another Happy Day
Ellen Burstyn was 78 in Another Happy Day as 'Doris Baker'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 2011
The Mighty Macs
Ellen Burstyn was 78 in The Mighty Macs as 'Mother St. John'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2011
Main Street
Ellen Burstyn was 77 in Main Street as 'Georgiana Carr'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 2010
According to Greta
Ellen Burstyn was 76 in According to Greta as 'Katherine'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 2009
PoliWood
Ellen Burstyn was 76 in PoliWood as 'Self'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 2009
The Velveteen Rabbit
Ellen Burstyn was 76 in The Velveteen Rabbit as 'Swan (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2009
W.
Ellen Burstyn was 75 in W. as 'Barbara Bush'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2008
The Stone Angel
Ellen Burstyn was 74 in The Stone Angel as 'Hagar'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 2007
The Fountain
Ellen Burstyn was 73 in The Fountain as 'Dr. Lillian Guzetti'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 2006
30 Days
Ellen Burstyn was 73 in 30 Days as 'Maura'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2006
The Wicker Man
Ellen Burstyn was 73 in The Wicker Man as 'Sister Summersisle'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 2006
The Elephant King
Ellen Burstyn was 73 in The Elephant King as 'Diana Hunt'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 2006
Mrs. Harris
Ellen Burstyn was 73 in Mrs. Harris as 'Former Tarnower Steady'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 2006
Our Fathers
Ellen Burstyn was 72 in Our Fathers as 'Mary Ryan'.Movie Released: Wed, May 11 2005
Brush with Fate
Ellen Burstyn was 70 in Brush with Fate as 'Rika'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Red Dragon
Ellen Burstyn was 69 in Red Dragon as 'Grandma Dolarhyde (voice) (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2002
Within These Walls
Ellen Burstyn was 68 in Within These Walls as 'Joan Thomas'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 20 2001
Requiem for a Dream
Ellen Burstyn was 67 in Requiem for a Dream as 'Sara Goldfarb'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2000
Mermaid
Ellen Burstyn was 67 in Mermaid as 'Trish'.Movie Released: Sun, May 21 2000
The Yards
Ellen Burstyn was 67 in The Yards as 'Val Handler'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2000
Night Ride Home
Ellen Burstyn was 66 in Night Ride Home as 'Maggie'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1999
Walking Across Egypt
Ellen Burstyn was 66 in Walking Across Egypt as 'Mattie Rigsbee'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Playing by Heart
Ellen Burstyn was 66 in Playing by Heart as 'Mildred'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Marilyn in Manhattan
Ellen Burstyn was 65 in Marilyn in Manhattan as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1998
You Can Thank Me Later
Ellen Burstyn was 65 in You Can Thank Me Later as 'Shirley Cooperberg'.Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1998
The Patron Saint of Liars
Ellen Burstyn was 65 in The Patron Saint of Liars as 'June Clatterbuck'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1998
Flash
Ellen Burstyn was 65 in Flash as 'Laura Strong'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1997
Deceiver
Ellen Burstyn was 64 in Deceiver as 'Mook'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 1997
A Deadly Vision
Ellen Burstyn was 64 in A Deadly Vision as 'Yvette Watson'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 21 1997
Timepiece
Ellen Burstyn was 64 in Timepiece as 'Maud Gannon'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1996
The Spitfire Grill
Ellen Burstyn was 63 in The Spitfire Grill as 'Hannah Ferguson'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996
The Baby-Sitters Club
Ellen Burstyn was 62 in The Baby-Sitters Club as 'Mrs. Haberman'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1995
Follow The River
Ellen Burstyn was 62 in Follow The River as 'Gretel'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1995
My Brother's Keeper
Ellen Burstyn was 62 in My Brother's Keeper as 'Helen'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1995
Roommates
Ellen Burstyn was 62 in Roommates as 'Judith'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1995
Trick of the Eye
Ellen Burstyn was 61 in Trick of the Eye as 'Frances Griffin'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1994
Getting Gotti
Ellen Burstyn was 61 in Getting Gotti as 'Jo Giacalone'.Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1994
Getting Out
Ellen Burstyn was 61 in Getting Out as 'Arlie's Mother'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 1994
The Cemetery Club
Ellen Burstyn was 60 in The Cemetery Club as 'Esther Moskowitz'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1993
Grand Isle
Ellen Burstyn was 58 in Grand Isle as 'Mademoiselle Reisz'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1991
Dying Young
Ellen Burstyn was 58 in Dying Young as 'Mrs. O'Neil'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1991
Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Ellen Burstyn was 58 in Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love as 'Lillian "Lil" Lambert'.Movie Released: Sun, May 12 1991
When You Remember Me
Ellen Burstyn was 57 in When You Remember Me as 'Nurse Cooder'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1990
The Color of Evening
Ellen Burstyn was 57 in The Color of Evening as 'Kate O'Rielly'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1990
Hello Actors Studio
Ellen Burstyn was 55 in Hello Actors Studio as 'Self'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1988
Hanna's War
Ellen Burstyn was 55 in Hanna's War as 'Katalin'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1988
Pack of Lies
Ellen Burstyn was 54 in Pack of Lies as 'Barbara Jackson'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1987
Something in Common
Ellen Burstyn was 53 in Something in Common as 'Lynn Hollander'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1986
Act of Vengeance
Ellen Burstyn was 53 in Act of Vengeance as 'Margaret Yablonski'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1986
Into Thin Air
Ellen Burstyn was 52 in Into Thin Air as 'Joan Walker'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1985
Twice in a Lifetime
Ellen Burstyn was 52 in Twice in a Lifetime as 'Kate MacKenzie'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Ellen Burstyn was 52 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Surviving
Ellen Burstyn was 52 in Surviving as 'Tina Brogan'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 1985
The Ambassador
Ellen Burstyn was 52 in The Ambassador as 'Alex Hacker'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1985
I Love Liberty
Ellen Burstyn was 49 in I Love Liberty as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Ellen Burstyn was 49 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Silence of the North
Ellen Burstyn was 48 in Silence of the North as 'Olive Frederickson'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1981
People vs. Jean Harris
Ellen Burstyn was 48 in People vs. Jean Harris as 'Jean Harris'.Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1981
Be Pretty and Shut Up!
Ellen Burstyn was 48 in Be Pretty and Shut Up! as 'Self'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1981
Resurrection
Ellen Burstyn was 47 in Resurrection as 'Edna'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1980
A Dream of Passion
Ellen Burstyn was 45 in A Dream of Passion as 'Brenda Collins'.Movie Released: Sun, May 21 1978
Same Time, Next Year
Ellen Burstyn was 45 in Same Time, Next Year as 'Doris'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1978
Providence
Ellen Burstyn was 44 in Providence as 'Sonia Langham'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 1977
Harry and Tonto
Ellen Burstyn was 41 in Harry and Tonto as 'Shirley Mallard'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1974
Thursday's Game
Ellen Burstyn was 41 in Thursday's Game as 'Lynne Evers'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1974
The Exorcist
Ellen Burstyn was 41 in The Exorcist as 'Chris MacNeil'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1973
The Last Picture Show
Ellen Burstyn was 38 in The Last Picture Show as 'Lois Farrow'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1971
Alex in Wonderland
Ellen Burstyn was 38 in Alex in Wonderland as 'Beth Morrison'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1970
Tropic of Cancer
Ellen Burstyn was 37 in Tropic of Cancer as 'Mona (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1970
Pit Stop
Ellen Burstyn was 36 in Pit Stop as 'Ellen McCleod'.Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1969
Goodbye Charlie
Ellen Burstyn was 31 in Goodbye Charlie as 'Franny Salzman'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1964
For Those Who Think Young
Ellen Burstyn was 31 in For Those Who Think Young as 'Dr. Pauline Swenson'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1964
Ricochet
Ellen Burstyn was 28 in Ricochet as 'Rose Maxon'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 1961
The Christmas Tree
Ellen Burstyn was 26 in The Christmas Tree as 'Elizabeth'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1958
Easy Out?
Ellen Burstyn was 15 in Easy Out? as 'Mary'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Bathing Flo
Ellen Burstyn will be 92+ in Bathing Flo Movie Released: Unreleased
Fuddy Meers
Ellen Burstyn will be 92+ in Fuddy Meers as 'Gertie'.Movie Released: Unreleased
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate agesThe First Lady
Ellen Burstyn was 89+ in The First Lady as 'Sara Delano Roosevelt'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2022
Reframed: Marilyn Monroe
Ellen Burstyn was 89+ in Reframed: Marilyn Monroe as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 2022
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Ellen Burstyn was 88+ in Law & Order: Organized Crime as 'Bernadette 'Bernie' Stabler'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Mom
Ellen Burstyn was 80+ in Mom as 'Shirley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
House of Cards
Ellen Burstyn was 80+ in House of Cards as 'Elizabeth Hale'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 01 2013
Coma
Ellen Burstyn was 79+ in Coma as 'Mrs. Emerson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2012
Political Animals
Ellen Burstyn was 79+ in Political Animals as 'Margaret Barrish'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 15 2012
Big Love
Ellen Burstyn was 73+ in Big Love as 'Nancy Davis Dutton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
The Book of Daniel
Ellen Burstyn was 73+ in The Book of Daniel as 'Bishop Beatrice Congreve'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 2006
That's Life
Ellen Burstyn was 67+ in That's Life as 'Dolly DeLucca'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2000
A Will of their Own
Ellen Burstyn was 65+ in A Will of their Own as 'Veronica Steward'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1998
The View
Ellen Burstyn was 64+ in The View as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Ellen Burstyn was 63+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Inside the Actors Studio
Ellen Burstyn was 61+ in Inside the Actors Studio as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
American Experience
Ellen Burstyn was 55+ in American Experience as 'Narrator (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
The Ellen Burstyn Show
Ellen Burstyn was 53+ in The Ellen Burstyn Show as 'Ellen Brewer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1986
Saturday Night Live
Ellen Burstyn was 42+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Ellen Burstyn was 42+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
The Time Tunnel
Ellen Burstyn was 33+ in The Time Tunnel as 'Eve Holland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1966
The Big Valley
Ellen Burstyn was 32+ in The Big Valley as 'Sister Sarah Jacob'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Ellen Burstyn was 30+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Barbara Sherwood / Lucille Benton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
The Greatest Show on Earth
Ellen Burstyn was 30+ in The Greatest Show on Earth as 'Susan Mason'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Vacation Playhouse
Ellen Burstyn was 30+ in Vacation Playhouse as 'Ellen'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Going My Way
Ellen Burstyn was 29+ in Going My Way as 'Louise'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
I'm Dickens, He's Fenster
Ellen Burstyn was 29+ in I'm Dickens, He's Fenster as 'Joan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1962
Ben Casey
Ellen Burstyn was 28+ in Ben Casey as 'Dr. Leslie Fraser, Connie'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Bus Stop
Ellen Burstyn was 28+ in Bus Stop as 'Phyllis Dunning'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1961
Dr. Kildare
Ellen Burstyn was 28+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Anne Garner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
The Defenders
Ellen Burstyn was 28+ in The Defenders as 'Hilda Wesley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Surfside 6
Ellen Burstyn was 27+ in Surfside 6 as 'Wandra Drake'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960
Checkmate
Ellen Burstyn was 27+ in Checkmate as 'Margo as Ellen McRae'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
The Detectives
Ellen Burstyn was 26+ in The Detectives as 'Nora'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Ellen Burstyn was 26+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as 'Donna Whittaker'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
77 Sunset Strip
Ellen Burstyn was 25+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Betty Benson, Sandra Keene'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Perry Mason
Ellen Burstyn was 24+ in Perry Mason as 'Mona Winthrope White'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Tony Awards
Ellen Burstyn was 23+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Host/Presenter, Self - Winner, Self - Presenter, Self - Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Cheyenne
Ellen Burstyn was 22+ in Cheyenne as 'Emmy Mae'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Gunsmoke
Ellen Burstyn was 22+ in Gunsmoke as 'Polly, Amy Waters'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Letter to Loretta
Ellen Burstyn was 20+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Ann Walters'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
The Oscars
Ellen Burstyn was 20+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Ellen Burstyn was 19+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Elizabeth, Barbara Jackson, Maggie, Rika'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Golden Globe Awards
Ellen Burstyn was 11+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Nominee'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944