| Ellen Burstyn Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 7, 1932 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Ellen Burstyn is an American actress who is renowned for giving acclaimed performances in films like The Exorcist (1973), Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974), The Last Picture Show (1971), Requiem for a Dream (2000), etc.
Born Name
Edna Rae Gillooly
Nick Name
Ellen
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father – John Gillooly
- Mother – Correine Hamel
- Siblings – Jack Gillooly (Older Brother), Steve Gillooly (Younger Brother)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Ellen has dated –
- Bill Alexander (1950-1957) – Ellen was married to Bill Alexander from 1950 to 1957.
- Paul Roberts (1957-1962) – Her 2nd marriage was to Paul Roberts which took place on September 14, 1958. The couple adopted a son named Jefferson Roberts in 1961 before splitting up in 1962.
- Neil Burstyn (1962-1972) – She tied the knot with Neil Burstyn on November 12, 1964. However, their divorce was finalized in 1972.
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has German and French-Canadian ancestry on her mother’s side and is of Irish descent on her father’s side.
Hair Color
Blonde
However, her hair has turned ‘Gray’ with her advancing age.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Vibrant smile
Ellen Burstyn Facts
- Her memorable performance as Sara Goldfarb in Requiem for a Dream (2000) required her to wear several prosthetic necks and fat suits ranging from 40 to 20 lbs.
- Ellen belongs to an elite group of actresses who have received the Triple Crown of Acting viz., the Oscar, Tony, and Emmy awards.
- She is frequently mistaken for actress Louise Fletcher in real life. Interestingly, Fletcher won the ‘Academy Award for Best Actress’ for her performance as Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), which was initially offered to Burstyn.
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