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Estelle Parsons
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Actor Born: November 20, 1927 in Marblehead, MA Biography:Specializing in playing fanatical or neurotic women, character actress Estelle Parsons has found success on stage, screen, and television, particularly in the latter venue where she is best remembered for playing Roseanne Arnold's screechy, lunatic mother on "Roseanne" (1988-1997). In show business, Parsons started out as a production assistant and then a staff writer on NBC's "Today" show, where she was eventually promoted to feature producer.
Parsons launched her acting career on-stage in the late '50s. She went on to appear on and off-Broadway and in stock theater, specializing in satirical reviews. The actress made her film debut with a small role in "Ladybug, Ladybug" (1963). Four years later, she won an Oscar for her portrayal as Blanche in "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967). She earned a second Oscar nomination for playing a religious fanatic in "Rachel, Rachel" the following year. Parsons has... Full Biography
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