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Ellen Burstyn

Bio: Ellen Burstyn (born Edna Rae Gillooly; December 7, 1932) is an American actress. Known for her portrayal of complicated women in dramas, Burstyn was the recipient of various accolades, and was among the few performers to have won an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony (Triple Crown of Acting)
Born: Wed, Dec 07 1932
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Ellen Burstyn is 91 years old
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Poster of Duse, the Greatest
Duse, the Greatest
Ellen Burstyn was
91 in Duse, the Greatest
Mon, Oct 21 2024
Poster of E. Jean Carroll V. Donald J. Trump
E. Jean Carroll V. Donald J. Trump
Ellen Burstyn was
91 in E. Jean Carroll V. Donald J. Trump
as 'E. Jean Carroll'.
Thu, Oct 03 2024
Poster of Mother, Couch
Mother, Couch
Ellen Burstyn was
91 in Mother, Couch
as 'Mother'.
Fri, Jul 05 2024
Poster of Fear and Love: The Story of The Exorcist
Fear and Love: The Story of The Exorcist
Ellen Burstyn was
91 in Fear and Love: The Story of The Exorcist
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Mar 26 2024
Poster of Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain
Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain
Ellen Burstyn was
91 in Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 08 2023
Poster of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Ellen Burstyn was
90 in Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 05 2023
Poster of The Exorcist: Believer
The Exorcist: Believer
Ellen Burstyn was
90 in The Exorcist: Believer
as 'Chris MacNeil'.
Wed, Oct 04 2023
Poster of Three Months
Three Months
Ellen Burstyn was
89 in Three Months
as 'Valerie'.
Wed, Feb 23 2022
Poster of Queen Bees
Queen Bees
Ellen Burstyn was
88 in Queen Bees
as 'Helen Wilson'.
Fri, Jun 11 2021
Poster of Watch on the Rhine
Watch on the Rhine
Ellen Burstyn was
88 in Watch on the Rhine
as 'Fanny'.
Thu, May 13 2021
Poster of Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman
Ellen Burstyn was
88 in Pieces of a Woman
as 'Elizabeth Weiss'.
Wed, Dec 30 2020
Poster of Delphine and Carole
Delphine and Carole
Ellen Burstyn was
87 in Delphine and Carole
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 14 2020
Poster of Lucy in the Sky
Lucy in the Sky
Ellen Burstyn was
86 in Lucy in the Sky
as 'Nana Holbrook'.
Fri, Sep 20 2019
Poster of American Woman
American Woman
Ellen Burstyn was
86 in American Woman
as 'Miss Dolly'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of Steven Arnold: Heavenly Bodies
Steven Arnold: Heavenly Bodies
Ellen Burstyn was
86 in Steven Arnold: Heavenly Bodies
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 21 2019
Poster of The House of Tomorrow
The House of Tomorrow
Ellen Burstyn was
86 in The House of Tomorrow
as 'Josephine Prendergast'.
Thu, Jun 20 2019
Poster of Friedkin Uncut
Friedkin Uncut
Ellen Burstyn was
85 in Friedkin Uncut
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 05 2018
Poster of Nostalgia
Nostalgia
Ellen Burstyn was
85 in Nostalgia
as 'Helen Greer'.
Fri, Feb 16 2018
Poster of All I Wish
All I Wish
Ellen Burstyn was
85 in All I Wish
as 'Celia Berges'.
Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of The Tale
The Tale
Ellen Burstyn was
85 in The Tale
as 'Nettie'.
Sat, Jan 20 2018
Poster of Marilyn Monroe: Auction of a Lifetime
Marilyn Monroe: Auction of a Lifetime
Ellen Burstyn was
84 in Marilyn Monroe: Auction of a Lifetime
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 05 2017
Poster of Wiener-Dog
Wiener-Dog
Ellen Burstyn was
83 in Wiener-Dog
as 'Nana'.
Fri, Jun 24 2016
Poster of Custody
Custody
Ellen Burstyn was
83 in Custody
as 'Beatrice Fisher'.
Sun, Apr 17 2016
Poster of Unity
Unity
Ellen Burstyn was
82 in Unity
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Aug 12 2015
Poster of About Scout
About Scout
Ellen Burstyn was
82 in About Scout
as 'Gram'.
Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of The Age of Adaline
The Age of Adaline
Ellen Burstyn was
82 in The Age of Adaline
as 'Flemming'.
Thu, Apr 16 2015
Poster of Interstellar
Interstellar
Ellen Burstyn was
81 in Interstellar
as 'Murph (older)'.
Wed, Nov 05 2014
Poster of The Calling
The Calling
Ellen Burstyn was
81 in The Calling
as 'Emily Micallef'.
Tue, Aug 05 2014
Poster of Petals on the Wind
Petals on the Wind
Ellen Burstyn was
81 in Petals on the Wind
as 'Olivia Foxworth'.
Mon, May 26 2014
Poster of Two Men in Town
Two Men in Town
Ellen Burstyn was
81 in Two Men in Town
as 'Mère Garnett'.
Wed, May 07 2014
Poster of Draft Day
Draft Day
Ellen Burstyn was
81 in Draft Day
as 'Barb Weaver'.
Fri, Apr 11 2014
Poster of River of Fundament
River of Fundament
Ellen Burstyn was
81 in River of Fundament
as 'Hathfertiti'.
Wed, Feb 12 2014
Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Ellen Burstyn was
81 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of Flowers in the Attic
Flowers in the Attic
Ellen Burstyn was
81 in Flowers in the Attic
as 'Olivia Foxworth'.
Sat, Jan 18 2014
Poster of Wish You Well
Wish You Well
Ellen Burstyn was
80 in Wish You Well
as 'Louisa Mae Cardinal'.
Sat, Oct 19 2013
Poster of Love, Marilyn
Love, Marilyn
Ellen Burstyn was
80 in Love, Marilyn
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 30 2013
Poster of Lovely, Still
Lovely, Still
Ellen Burstyn was
80 in Lovely, Still
as 'Mary'.
Sun, Dec 09 2012
Poster of Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
Ellen Burstyn was
79 in Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You
as 'Nanette'.
Fri, Feb 24 2012
Poster of Another Happy Day
Another Happy Day
Ellen Burstyn was
78 in Another Happy Day
as 'Doris Baker'.
Fri, Nov 18 2011
Poster of The Mighty Macs
The Mighty Macs
Ellen Burstyn was
78 in The Mighty Macs
as 'Mother St. John'.
Fri, Oct 21 2011
Poster of BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
Ellen Burstyn was
77 in BBStory: An American Film Renaissance
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of Reflections of a Philosopher King
Reflections of a Philosopher King
Ellen Burstyn was
77 in Reflections of a Philosopher King
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
Ellen Burstyn was
77 in America Lost and Found: The BBS Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 23 2010
Poster of Main Street
Main Street
Ellen Burstyn was
77 in Main Street
as 'Georgiana Carr'.
Thu, Oct 21 2010
Poster of According to Greta
According to Greta
Ellen Burstyn was
76 in According to Greta
as 'Katherine'.
Wed, Nov 25 2009
Poster of PoliWood
PoliWood
Ellen Burstyn was
76 in PoliWood
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 03 2009
Poster of The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit
Ellen Burstyn was
76 in The Velveteen Rabbit
as 'Swan (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 27 2009
Poster of W.
W.
Ellen Burstyn was
75 in W.
as 'Barbara Bush'.
Fri, Oct 17 2008
Poster of The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond
The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond
Ellen Burstyn was
75 in The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond
as 'Miss Addie'.
Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Mitch Albom's For One More Day
Mitch Albom's For One More Day
Ellen Burstyn was
75 in Mitch Albom's For One More Day
as 'Pauline "Posey" Benetto'.
Sun, Dec 09 2007
Poster of The Stone Angel
The Stone Angel
Ellen Burstyn was
74 in The Stone Angel
as 'Hagar'.
Wed, Sep 12 2007
Poster of The Fountain
The Fountain
Ellen Burstyn was
73 in The Fountain
as 'Dr. Lillian Guzetti'.
Wed, Nov 22 2006
Poster of 30 Days
30 Days
Ellen Burstyn was
73 in 30 Days
as 'Maura'.
Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man
Ellen Burstyn was
73 in The Wicker Man
as 'Sister Summersisle'.
Thu, Aug 31 2006
Poster of Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow
Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow
Ellen Burstyn was
73 in Hubert Selby Jr: It/ll Be Better Tomorrow
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 22 2006
Poster of Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Ellen Burstyn was
73 in Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 03 2006
Poster of The Elephant King
The Elephant King
Ellen Burstyn was
73 in The Elephant King
as 'Diana Hunt'.
Wed, Apr 26 2006
Poster of Mrs. Harris
Mrs. Harris
Ellen Burstyn was
73 in Mrs. Harris
as 'Former Tarnower Steady'.
Sat, Feb 25 2006
Poster of Our Fathers
Our Fathers
Ellen Burstyn was
72 in Our Fathers
as 'Mary Ryan'.
Wed, May 11 2005
Poster of The Five People You Meet In Heaven
The Five People You Meet In Heaven
Ellen Burstyn was
71 in The Five People You Meet In Heaven
as 'Ruby'.
Sun, Dec 05 2004
Poster of The Madam's Family: The Truth About the Canal Street Brothel
The Madam's Family: The Truth About the Canal Street Brothel
Ellen Burstyn was
71 in The Madam's Family: The Truth About the Canal Street Brothel
as 'Tommie'.
Sun, Oct 31 2004
Poster of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore: Second Chances
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore: Second Chances
Ellen Burstyn was
71 in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore: Second Chances
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of A Decade Under the Influence
A Decade Under the Influence
Ellen Burstyn was
70 in A Decade Under the Influence
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 25 2003
Poster of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Ellen Burstyn was
70 in Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 09 2003
Poster of Brush with Fate
Brush with Fate
Ellen Burstyn was
70 in Brush with Fate
as 'Rika'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Red Dragon
Red Dragon
Ellen Burstyn was
69 in Red Dragon
as 'Grandma Dolarhyde (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Ellen Burstyn was
69 in Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
as 'Vivi Abbott Walker'.
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Within These Walls
Within These Walls
Ellen Burstyn was
68 in Within These Walls
as 'Joan Thomas'.
Mon, Aug 20 2001
Poster of Memories, Dreams & Addictions
Memories, Dreams & Addictions
Ellen Burstyn was
68 in Memories, Dreams & Addictions
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 22 2001
Poster of The Making of Requiem for a Dream
The Making of Requiem for a Dream
Ellen Burstyn was
68 in The Making of Requiem for a Dream
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 22 2001
Poster of Requiem for a Dream
Requiem for a Dream
Ellen Burstyn was
67 in Requiem for a Dream
as 'Sara Goldfarb'.
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Mermaid
Mermaid
Ellen Burstyn was
67 in Mermaid
as 'Trish'.
Sun, May 21 2000
Poster of The Yards
The Yards
Ellen Burstyn was
67 in The Yards
as 'Val Handler'.
Thu, Apr 27 2000
Poster of The Last Picture Show: A Look Back
The Last Picture Show: A Look Back
Ellen Burstyn was
66 in The Last Picture Show: A Look Back
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 25 1999
Poster of Night Ride Home
Night Ride Home
Ellen Burstyn was
66 in Night Ride Home
as 'Maggie'.
Sun, Feb 07 1999
Poster of Walking Across Egypt
Walking Across Egypt
Ellen Burstyn was
66 in Walking Across Egypt
as 'Mattie Rigsbee'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Playing by Heart
Playing by Heart
Ellen Burstyn was
66 in Playing by Heart
as 'Mildred'.
Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of Marilyn in Manhattan
Marilyn in Manhattan
Ellen Burstyn was
65 in Marilyn in Manhattan
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 05 1998
Poster of The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
Ellen Burstyn was
65 in The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
as 'Self - Chris MacNeil'.
Sat, Jun 13 1998
Poster of You Can Thank Me Later
You Can Thank Me Later
Ellen Burstyn was
65 in You Can Thank Me Later
as 'Shirley Cooperberg'.
Sat, May 23 1998
Poster of The Patron Saint of Liars
The Patron Saint of Liars
Ellen Burstyn was
65 in The Patron Saint of Liars
as 'June Clatterbuck'.
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of Flash
Flash
Ellen Burstyn was
65 in Flash
as 'Laura Strong'.
Sun, Dec 21 1997
Poster of Deceiver
Deceiver
Ellen Burstyn was
64 in Deceiver
as 'Mook'.
Sun, Aug 31 1997
Poster of A Deadly Vision
A Deadly Vision
Ellen Burstyn was
64 in A Deadly Vision
as 'Yvette Watson'.
Mon, Apr 21 1997
Poster of Timepiece
Timepiece
Ellen Burstyn was
64 in Timepiece
as 'Maud Gannon'.
Sun, Dec 22 1996
Poster of The Spitfire Grill
The Spitfire Grill
Ellen Burstyn was
63 in The Spitfire Grill
as 'Hannah Ferguson'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of How to Make an American Quilt
How to Make an American Quilt
Ellen Burstyn was
62 in How to Make an American Quilt
as 'Hy Dodd'.
Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of The Baby-Sitters Club
The Baby-Sitters Club
Ellen Burstyn was
62 in The Baby-Sitters Club
as 'Mrs. Haberman'.
Fri, Aug 18 1995
Poster of Follow The River
Follow The River
Ellen Burstyn was
62 in Follow The River
as 'Gretel'.
Sat, Apr 22 1995
Poster of My Brother's Keeper
My Brother's Keeper
Ellen Burstyn was
62 in My Brother's Keeper
as 'Helen'.
Tue, Mar 14 1995
Poster of Roommates
Roommates
Ellen Burstyn was
62 in Roommates
as 'Judith'.
Fri, Mar 03 1995
Poster of Trick of the Eye
Trick of the Eye
Ellen Burstyn was
61 in Trick of the Eye
as 'Frances Griffin'.
Sat, Oct 22 1994
Poster of Getting Gotti
Getting Gotti
Ellen Burstyn was
61 in Getting Gotti
as 'Jo Giacalone'.
Tue, May 10 1994
Poster of When a Man Loves a Woman
When a Man Loves a Woman
Ellen Burstyn was
61 in When a Man Loves a Woman
as 'Emily'.
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Getting Out
Getting Out
Ellen Burstyn was
61 in Getting Out
as 'Arlie's Mother'.
Mon, Apr 25 1994
Poster of Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Ellen Burstyn was
60 in Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
as 'Joan Delvecchio'.
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of The Cemetery Club
The Cemetery Club
Ellen Burstyn was
60 in The Cemetery Club
as 'Esther Moskowitz'.
Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of Earth and the American Dream
Earth and the American Dream
Ellen Burstyn was
59 in Earth and the American Dream
as 'Reader (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 01 1992
Poster of Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story
Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story
Ellen Burstyn was
59 in Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story
as 'Wilma'.
Sun, Mar 15 1992
Poster of Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
Ellen Burstyn was
58 in Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of Grand Isle
Grand Isle
Ellen Burstyn was
58 in Grand Isle
as 'Mademoiselle Reisz'.
Fri, Aug 23 1991
Poster of Dying Young
Dying Young
Ellen Burstyn was
58 in Dying Young
as 'Mrs. O'Neil'.
Thu, Jun 20 1991
Poster of Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
Ellen Burstyn was
58 in Mrs. Lambert Remembers Love
as 'Lillian "Lil" Lambert'.
Sun, May 12 1991
Poster of When You Remember Me
When You Remember Me
Ellen Burstyn was
57 in When You Remember Me
as 'Nurse Cooder'.
Sun, Oct 07 1990
Poster of The Color of Evening
The Color of Evening
Ellen Burstyn was
57 in The Color of Evening
as 'Kate O'Rielly'.
Sat, Sep 01 1990
Poster of Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Ellen Burstyn was
56 in Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 26 1989
Poster of Hello Actors Studio
Hello Actors Studio
Ellen Burstyn was
55 in Hello Actors Studio
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 09 1988
Poster of Hanna's War
Hanna's War
Ellen Burstyn was
55 in Hanna's War
as 'Katalin'.
Thu, Apr 14 1988
Poster of Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Ellen Burstyn was
54 in Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
as 'Mrs. Stocks (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of Pack of Lies
Pack of Lies
Ellen Burstyn was
54 in Pack of Lies
as 'Barbara Jackson'.
Sun, Apr 26 1987
Poster of Something in Common
Something in Common
Ellen Burstyn was
53 in Something in Common
as 'Lynn Hollander'.
Sun, Nov 02 1986
Poster of Act of Vengeance
Act of Vengeance
Ellen Burstyn was
53 in Act of Vengeance
as 'Margaret Yablonski'.
Thu, Sep 04 1986
Poster of Into Thin Air
Into Thin Air
Ellen Burstyn was
52 in Into Thin Air
as 'Joan Walker'.
Tue, Oct 29 1985
Poster of Twice in a Lifetime
Twice in a Lifetime
Ellen Burstyn was
52 in Twice in a Lifetime
as 'Kate MacKenzie'.
Wed, Oct 23 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Ellen Burstyn was
52 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Surviving
Surviving
Ellen Burstyn was
52 in Surviving
as 'Tina Brogan'.
Sun, Feb 10 1985
Poster of The Ambassador
The Ambassador
Ellen Burstyn was
52 in The Ambassador
as 'Alex Hacker'.
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty
Ellen Burstyn was
49 in I Love Liberty
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 21 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Ellen Burstyn was
49 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Silence of the North
Silence of the North
Ellen Burstyn was
48 in Silence of the North
as 'Olive Frederickson'.
Fri, Oct 23 1981
Poster of People vs. Jean Harris
People vs. Jean Harris
Ellen Burstyn was
48 in People vs. Jean Harris
as 'Jean Harris'.
Thu, May 07 1981
Poster of Be Pretty and Shut Up!
Be Pretty and Shut Up!
Ellen Burstyn was
48 in Be Pretty and Shut Up!
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 04 1981
Poster of Resurrection
Resurrection
Ellen Burstyn was
47 in Resurrection
as 'Edna'.
Fri, Sep 26 1980
Poster of A Dream of Passion
A Dream of Passion
Ellen Burstyn was
45 in A Dream of Passion
as 'Brenda Collins'.
Sun, May 21 1978
Poster of Same Time, Next Year
Same Time, Next Year
Ellen Burstyn was
45 in Same Time, Next Year
as 'Doris'.
Sun, Apr 23 1978
Poster of Providence
Providence
Ellen Burstyn was
44 in Providence
as 'Sonia Langham'.
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Poster of Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Ellen Burstyn was
42 in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
as 'Alice Hyatt'.
Mon, Dec 09 1974
Poster of Harry and Tonto
Harry and Tonto
Ellen Burstyn was
41 in Harry and Tonto
as 'Shirley Mallard'.
Mon, Aug 12 1974
Poster of Thursday's Game
Thursday's Game
Ellen Burstyn was
41 in Thursday's Game
as 'Lynne Evers'.
Sun, Apr 14 1974
Poster of The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
Ellen Burstyn was
41 in The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Feb 20 1974
Poster of The Exorcist
The Exorcist
Ellen Burstyn was
41 in The Exorcist
as 'Chris MacNeil'.
Wed, Dec 26 1973
Poster of The King of Marvin Gardens
The King of Marvin Gardens
Ellen Burstyn was
39 in The King of Marvin Gardens
as 'Sally'.
Thu, Oct 12 1972
Poster of The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show
Ellen Burstyn was
38 in The Last Picture Show
as 'Lois Farrow'.
Sun, Oct 03 1971
Poster of Alex in Wonderland
Alex in Wonderland
Ellen Burstyn was
38 in Alex in Wonderland
as 'Beth Morrison'.
Thu, Dec 17 1970
Poster of Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Cancer
Ellen Burstyn was
37 in Tropic of Cancer
as 'Mona (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 27 1970
Poster of Pit Stop
Pit Stop
Ellen Burstyn was
36 in Pit Stop
as 'Ellen McCleod'.
Wed, May 14 1969
Poster of Goodbye Charlie
Goodbye Charlie
Ellen Burstyn was
31 in Goodbye Charlie
as 'Franny Salzman'.
Wed, Nov 18 1964
Poster of For Those Who Think Young
For Those Who Think Young
Ellen Burstyn was
31 in For Those Who Think Young
as 'Dr. Pauline Swenson'.
Mon, Jun 01 1964
Poster of Ricochet
Ricochet
Ellen Burstyn was
28 in Ricochet
as 'Rose Maxon'.
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of The Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree
Ellen Burstyn was
26 in The Christmas Tree
as 'Elizabeth'.
Sun, Dec 14 1958
Poster of Easy Out?
Easy Out?
Ellen Burstyn was
15 in Easy Out?
as 'Mary'.
Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Bathing Flo
Bathing Flo
Ellen Burstyn will be
91+ in Bathing Flo
Unreleased
Poster of Fuddy Meers
Fuddy Meers
Ellen Burstyn will be
91+ in Fuddy Meers
as 'Gertie'.
Unreleased

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 The First Lady
The First Lady
Ellen Burstyn was
89+ in The First Lady
as 'Sara Delano Roosevelt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2022
Poster of Reframed: Marilyn Monroe
Reframed: Marilyn Monroe
Ellen Burstyn was
89+ in Reframed: Marilyn Monroe
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 2022
Poster of Law & Order: Organized Crime
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Ellen Burstyn was
88+ in Law & Order: Organized Crime
as 'Bernadette 'Bernie' Stabler'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of Mom
Mom
Ellen Burstyn was
80+ in Mom
as 'Shirley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of House of Cards
House of Cards
Ellen Burstyn was
80+ in House of Cards
as 'Elizabeth Hale'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 01 2013
Poster of Coma
Coma
Ellen Burstyn was
79+ in Coma
as 'Mrs. Emerson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2012
Poster of Political Animals
Political Animals
Ellen Burstyn was
79+ in Political Animals
as 'Margaret Barrish'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 15 2012
Poster of Big Love
Big Love
Ellen Burstyn was
73+ in Big Love
as 'Nancy Davis Dutton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of The Book of Daniel
The Book of Daniel
Ellen Burstyn was
73+ in The Book of Daniel
as 'Bishop Beatrice Congreve'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 2006
Poster of That's Life
That's Life
Ellen Burstyn was
67+ in That's Life
as 'Dolly DeLucca'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Ellen Burstyn was
66+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Bernie Stabler'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of A Will of their Own
A Will of their Own
Ellen Burstyn was
65+ in A Will of their Own
as 'Veronica Steward'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Ellen Burstyn was
64+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Ellen Burstyn was
63+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
Ellen Burstyn was
61+ in Inside the Actors Studio
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Ellen Burstyn was
55+ in American Experience
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of The Ellen Burstyn Show
The Ellen Burstyn Show
Ellen Burstyn was
53+ in The Ellen Burstyn Show
as 'Ellen Brewer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1986
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Ellen Burstyn was
42+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Ellen Burstyn was
42+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of The Time Tunnel
The Time Tunnel
Ellen Burstyn was
33+ in The Time Tunnel
as 'Eve Holland'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1966
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Ellen Burstyn was
32+ in The Big Valley
as 'Sister Sarah Jacob'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Ellen Burstyn was
30+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre
as 'Barbara Sherwood / Lucille Benton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Ellen Burstyn was
30+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
as 'Susan Mason'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
Ellen Burstyn was
30+ in Vacation Playhouse
as 'Ellen'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of Going My Way
Going My Way
Ellen Burstyn was
29+ in Going My Way
as 'Louise'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of I'm Dickens, He's Fenster
I'm Dickens, He's Fenster
Ellen Burstyn was
29+ in I'm Dickens, He's Fenster
as 'Joan'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Ellen Burstyn was
28+ in Ben Casey
as 'Dr. Leslie Fraser, Connie'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Ellen Burstyn was
28+ in Bus Stop
as 'Phyllis Dunning'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Ellen Burstyn was
28+ in Dr. Kildare
as 'Anne Garner'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Ellen Burstyn was
28+ in The Defenders
as 'Hilda Wesley'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Surfside 6
Surfside 6
Ellen Burstyn was
27+ in Surfside 6
as 'Wandra Drake'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Ellen Burstyn was
27+ in Checkmate
as 'Margo as Ellen McRae'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Ellen Burstyn was
26+ in The Detectives
as 'Nora'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Ellen Burstyn was
26+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
as 'Donna Whittaker'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Ellen Burstyn was
25+ in 77 Sunset Strip
as 'Betty Benson, Sandra Keene'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Ellen Burstyn was
24+ in Perry Mason
as 'Mona Winthrope White'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Ellen Burstyn was
23+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Host/Presenter, Self - Winner, Self - Presenter, Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
Ellen Burstyn was
22+ in Cheyenne
as 'Emmy Mae'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Ellen Burstyn was
22+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Polly, Amy Waters'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Ellen Burstyn was
20+ in Letter to Loretta
as 'Ann Walters'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Ellen Burstyn was
20+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Ellen Burstyn was
19+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Elizabeth, Barbara Jackson, Maggie, Rika'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951