Geraldine Page
Biography
Geraldine Page was an American actress born on November 22, 1924, in Kirksville, Missouri. She studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and with Uta Hagen and Lee Strasberg in New York City. Page's acting career began with her first credited part in the Western film Hondo in 1953. She went on to earn numerous accolades for her work on Broadway and in major Hollywood films and television productions. Page had 73 known credits in her acting career. She passed away on June 13, 1987, at the age of 62.
Career overview
Geraldine Page began her acting career with a credited part in the Western film Hondo, which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and with Uta Hagen and Lee Strasberg in New York City before being cast in this role. Page's work on Broadway and in major Hollywood films and television productions garnered her numerous awards and nominations.
Page's career spanned multiple mediums, including film, television, and theater. Her work earned her eight Academy Award nominations, two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, a BAFTA Award, and four nominations for the Tony Award. The breadth of her recognition and the number of her nominations demonstrate her significant contributions to the acting profession.
Page's known credits total 73, indicating a substantial body of work throughout her career. Her acting career was marked by a range of performances in various film and television productions.
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- Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage (1994) as Alexandra Del Lago / Alma Winemiller (archive footage)
- Riders to the Sea (1987) as Maurya
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1986) as Sally Phelps
- Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (1986) as Self
- My Little Girl (1986) as Molly
- Native Son (1986) as Peggy
- Nazi Hunter: The Beate Klarsfeld Story (1986) as Itta Halaunbrenner
- White Nights (1985) as Anne Wyatt
- The Bride (1985) as Mrs. Baumann
- The Trip to Bountiful (1985) as Mrs. Carrie Watts
- Flanagan (1985) as Mama
- The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984) as Mrs. Ritter
- The Dollmaker (1984) as Mrs. Kendrick
- The Parade (1984) as Sarah
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Lynette 'Mama' Powers
- Loving (1983) as Amelia Whitley
- American Playhouse (1982) as Peggy
- The Blue and the Gray (1982) as Mrs. Lovelace
- I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (1982) as Jean Scott Martin
- Honky Tonk Freeway (1981) as Sister Mary Clarise
- Harry's War (1981) as 'Aunt' Beverly
- Interiors (1978) as Eve
- The Rescuers (1977) as Madame Medusa (voice)
- Disney's Greatest Villains (1977) as Madame Medusa (voice) (archive footage)
- Nasty Habits (1977) as Sister Walburga
- Something for Joey (1977) as Ann Cappelletti
- The Day of the Locust (1975) as Big Sister
- Live Again, Die Again (1974) as Mrs. O'Neill
- Kojak (1973) as Edna Morrison
- The Snoop Sisters (1973) as Olivia Cunningham
- Hazel's People (1973) as Anna Witmer
- Ghost Story (1972) as Hattie
- J.W. Coop (1972) as Mama
- Pete 'n' Tillie (1972) as Gertrude Wilson
- Look Homeward, Angel (1972) as Eliza Gant
- The Beguiled (1971) as Martha
- Montserrat (1971) as Felisa
- Night Gallery (1970) as Molly Wheatland
- Night Gallery (1970) as Mrs. Evans
- Night Gallery (1970) as Frances Turchin
- Medical Center (1969) as Ellen Davis
- What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969) as Mrs Marrable
- Trilogy (1969) as Woman
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Philomena Underwood
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Sister Lucia
- The Thanksgiving Visitor (1968) as Miss Sook
- The Happiest Millionaire (1967) as Mrs. Duke
- Monday's Child (1967) as Carol Richardson
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Woman
- You're a Big Boy Now (1966) as Margery Chanticleer
- A Christmas Memory (1966) as Woman
- The Three Sisters (1966) as Olga
- Barefoot in Athens (1966) as Xantippe
- Dear Heart (1965) as Evie Jackson
- Toys in the Attic (1963) as Carrie Berniers
- Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) as Alexandra Del Lago
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Summer and Smoke (1961) as Alma Winemiller
- Old Man (1958) as Young Woman
- Portrait of a Murderer (1958) as Florry
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Self / Madam Medusa (voice)
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Heddie
- Hondo (1953) as Angie Lowe
- Taxi (1953) as Florence Albert (uncredited)
- Omnibus (1952)
- Omnibus (1952) as Governess
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Xantippe
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Neighbor
- Studio One (1948)