Piper Laurie
Piper Laurie was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children of a Lesser God (1986), and the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983). She played Kirsten Arnesen in the original TV production of Days of Wine and Roses, and Catherine Martell in the television series Twin Peaks.
Background
- Born in
- Detroit
- Educated at
- Art Students League of New YorkLos Angeles High SchoolHollywood Professional School
- Awards
- 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film🏆 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
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1932
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Birth2023
Died
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