Portrait of Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton

Bio: Lois Maureen Stapleton (June 21, 1925 – March 13, 2006) was an American actress. She was the recipient of an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Tony Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, and is one of the few performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting
Born: Sun, Jun 21 1925
Birthplace: Troy, New York, United States

Death: Sun, Mar 12 2006
Maureen Stapleton is 80 years old
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Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Maureen Stapleton was 77 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of Wilbur Falls
Wilbur Falls
Maureen Stapleton was 73 in Wilbur Falls as 'Wilbur Falls High Secretary'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1998
Poster of Snow Cat
Snow Cat
Maureen Stapleton was 72 in Snow Cat as 'Grandma (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Addicted to Love
Addicted to Love
Maureen Stapleton was 71 in Addicted to Love as 'Nana'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1997
Poster of Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
Maureen Stapleton was 71 in Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 1996
Poster of Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Maureen Stapleton was 69 in Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1994
Poster of The Last Good Time
The Last Good Time
Maureen Stapleton was 69 in The Last Good Time as 'Ida Cutler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of Trading Mom
Trading Mom
Maureen Stapleton was 68 in Trading Mom as 'Mrs. Cavour, the Gardener'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
Maureen Stapleton was 67 in Lincoln as 'Sarah Bush Lincoln (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1992
Poster of Miss Rose White
Miss Rose White
Maureen Stapleton was 66 in Miss Rose White as 'Tanta Perla'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1992
Poster of Passed Away
Passed Away
Maureen Stapleton was 66 in Passed Away as 'Mary Scanlan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of Last Wish
Last Wish
Maureen Stapleton was 66 in Last Wish as 'Ida Rollin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1992
Poster of Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Maureen Stapleton was 64 in Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 1989
Poster of Hello Actors Studio
Hello Actors Studio
Maureen Stapleton was 63 in Hello Actors Studio as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1988
Poster of Liberace: Behind the Music
Liberace: Behind the Music
Maureen Stapleton was 63 in Liberace: Behind the Music as 'Frances Liberace'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of Doin' Time on Planet Earth
Doin' Time on Planet Earth
Maureen Stapleton was 63 in Doin' Time on Planet Earth as 'Helium Balloon Saleslady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1988
Poster of Cocoon: The Return
Cocoon: The Return
Maureen Stapleton was 63 in Cocoon: The Return as 'Mary Luckett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1988
Poster of Nuts
Nuts
Maureen Stapleton was 62 in Nuts as 'Rose Kirk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1987
Poster of Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven
Maureen Stapleton was 62 in Made in Heaven as 'Aunt Lisa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of Sweet Lorraine
Sweet Lorraine
Maureen Stapleton was 61 in Sweet Lorraine as 'Lillian Garber'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Heartburn
Heartburn
Maureen Stapleton was 61 in Heartburn as 'Vera'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of The Cosmic Eye
The Cosmic Eye
Maureen Stapleton was 60 in The Cosmic Eye as 'Mother Earth (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986
Poster of The Money Pit
The Money Pit
Maureen Stapleton was 60 in The Money Pit as 'Estelle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1986
Poster of Cocoon
Cocoon
Maureen Stapleton was 60 in Cocoon as 'Mary Luckett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1985
Poster of Private Sessions
Private Sessions
Maureen Stapleton was 59 in Private Sessions as 'Dr. Liz Bolger'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Maureen Stapleton was 59 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Johnny Dangerously
Johnny Dangerously
Maureen Stapleton was 59 in Johnny Dangerously as 'Ma Kelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1984
Poster of America and Lewis Hine
America and Lewis Hine
Maureen Stapleton was 59 in America and Lewis Hine as 'Voice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1984
Poster of Family Secrets
Family Secrets
Maureen Stapleton was 58 in Family Secrets as 'Maggie Lukauer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1984
Poster of Sentimental Journey
Sentimental Journey
Maureen Stapleton was 58 in Sentimental Journey as 'Ruthie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1984
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Maureen Stapleton was 58 in Alice in Wonderland as 'White Queen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of Montgomery Clift
Montgomery Clift
Maureen Stapleton was 57 in Montgomery Clift as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Maureen Stapleton was 56 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of The Electric Grandmother
The Electric Grandmother
Maureen Stapleton was 56 in The Electric Grandmother as 'Grandmother'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1982
Poster of Reds
Reds
Maureen Stapleton was 56 in Reds as 'Emma Goldman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of The Fan
The Fan
Maureen Stapleton was 55 in The Fan as 'Belle Goldman'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of On the Right Track
On the Right Track
Maureen Stapleton was 55 in On the Right Track as 'Mary the Bag Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1981
Poster of The Gathering, Part II
The Gathering, Part II
Maureen Stapleton was 54 in The Gathering, Part II as 'Kate Thornton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 1979
Poster of Letters from Frank
Letters from Frank
Maureen Stapleton was 54 in Letters from Frank as 'Betty Miller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1979
Poster of The Runner Stumbles
The Runner Stumbles
Maureen Stapleton was 54 in The Runner Stumbles as 'Mrs. Shandig'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1979
Poster of Lost and Found
Lost and Found
Maureen Stapleton was 54 in Lost and Found as 'Jemmy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1979
Poster of The Muppets Go Hollywood
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Maureen Stapleton was 53 in The Muppets Go Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of Interiors
Interiors
Maureen Stapleton was 53 in Interiors as 'Pearl'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1978
Poster of The Gathering
The Gathering
Maureen Stapleton was 52 in The Gathering as 'Kate'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1977
Poster of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Maureen Stapleton was 51 in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as 'Big Mama'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 06 1976
Poster of Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
Maureen Stapleton was 49 in Queen of the Stardust Ballroom as 'Bea Asher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1975
Poster of Voyage to Next
Voyage to Next
Maureen Stapleton was 49 in Voyage to Next as 'Mother Earth (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1974
Poster of Tell Me Where It Hurts
Tell Me Where It Hurts
Maureen Stapleton was 48 in Tell Me Where It Hurts as 'Connie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 1974
Poster of A Sunday Dinner
A Sunday Dinner
Maureen Stapleton was 48 in A Sunday Dinner
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Tennessee Williams' South
Tennessee Williams' South
Maureen Stapleton was 47 in Tennessee Williams' South
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Dig: A Journey Into Earth
Dig: A Journey Into Earth
Maureen Stapleton was 46 in Dig: A Journey Into Earth as 'Mother (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1972
Poster of Plaza Suite
Plaza Suite
Maureen Stapleton was 45 in Plaza Suite as 'Karen Nash'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1971
Poster of Summer of '42
Summer of '42
Maureen Stapleton was 45 in Summer of '42 as 'Hermie's Mother (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1971
Poster of Airport
Airport
Maureen Stapleton was 44 in Airport as 'Inez Guerrero'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1970
Poster of Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall
Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall
Maureen Stapleton was 44 in Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall as 'Ruthie Maxwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of Trilogy
Trilogy
Maureen Stapleton was 43 in Trilogy as 'Mary O'Meaghan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 1969
Poster of Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
Maureen Stapleton was 37 in Bye Bye Birdie as 'Mama Mae Peterson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1963
Poster of A View from the Bridge
A View from the Bridge
Maureen Stapleton was 36 in A View from the Bridge as 'Beatrice Carbone'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1962
Poster of The Fugitive Kind
The Fugitive Kind
Maureen Stapleton was 34 in The Fugitive Kind as 'Vee Talbot'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1960
Poster of For Whom the Bell Tolls
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Maureen Stapleton was 33 in For Whom the Bell Tolls as 'Pilar'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1959
Poster of Lonelyhearts
Lonelyhearts
Maureen Stapleton was 33 in Lonelyhearts as 'Fay Doyle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1959
Poster of All the King's Men
All the King's Men
Maureen Stapleton was 32 in All the King's Men
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1958
Poster of Main Street to Broadway
Main Street to Broadway
Maureen Stapleton was 28 in Main Street to Broadway as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1953

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 B.L. Stryker
B.L. Stryker
Maureen Stapleton was 63+ in B.L. Stryker as 'Auntie Sue'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 1989
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Maureen Stapleton was 60+ in The Equalizer as 'Emmy Rutherford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Little Gloria... Happy at Last
Little Gloria... Happy at Last
Maureen Stapleton was 57+ in Little Gloria... Happy at Last as 'Nurse Emma Kieslich'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 24 1982
Poster of Laurence Olivier Presents
Laurence Olivier Presents
Maureen Stapleton was 51+ in Laurence Olivier Presents as 'Big Mama'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 05 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Maureen Stapleton was 50+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
Maureen Stapleton was 48+ in NOVA as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Maureen Stapleton was 45+ in Great Performances as 'White Queen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Maureen Stapleton was 42+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Maureen Stapleton was 37+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Maureen Stapleton was 36+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Maureen Stapleton was 33+ in Naked City as 'Abilene Hutchinson Bick, Ruth Callan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90
Maureen Stapleton was 31+ in Playhouse 90 as 'Pilar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Maureen Stapleton was 30+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Maureen Stapleton was 27+ in General Electric Theater as 'Ethel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Maureen Stapleton was 26+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Tanta Perla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Maureen Stapleton was 23+ in Studio One as 'Rachel Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Maureen Stapleton was 23+ in The Philco Television Playhouse as 'Daughter, Mrs. Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948