Jo Van Fleet
Biography
Jo Van Fleet was an American actress known for her work in stage, film, and television. Her career spanned over four decades. She was born in Oakland, California, USA. Van Fleet played characters often much older than her actual age. She won a Tony Award in 1954 for her performance in a Broadway production. The following year, she won an Oscar for her supporting role in a film titled East of Eden. Van Fleet's known credits include 44 titles. She passed away on June 10, 1996, at the age of 80.
Career overview
Jo Van Fleet was an American stage, film, and television actress. She began her acting career and continued to work in the industry for over four decades. Van Fleet often played characters much older than her actual age.
During her career, Van Fleet appeared in numerous productions. She won a Tony Award in 1954 for her performance in the Broadway production The Trip to Bountiful. Van Fleet also received recognition for her work in film. In 1955, she won an Oscar for her supporting role in East of Eden.
Van Fleet's acting credits span multiple mediums, including stage, film, and television. She appeared in a total of 44 known productions throughout her career.
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47 titles- Seize the Day (1986) as Mrs. Einhorn
- Power (1980) as Mother Vanda
- The Tenant (1976) as Madame Dioz
- Police Woman (1974) as Irini Karabetas
- Satan's School for Girls (1973) as Headmistress Jessica Williams
- The Family Rico (1972) as Mama Rico
- The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971) as Big Momma
- Paradise Lost (1971) as Clara Gordon
- Medical Center (1969) as Leah
- 80 Steps to Jonah (1969) as Nonna
- The Mod Squad (1968) as Annie Crabtree
- I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! (1968) as Mother
- Mannix (1967) as Alexandra Pulvarenti
- Cool Hand Luke (1967) as Arletta
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Amelia Bronston
- Cinderella (1965) as Stepmother
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Emily Cooper
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Hildy Hesse
- The Virginian (1962) as Lee Calder
- Thriller (1960) as Mrs. Cissy Hawk
- Route 66 (1960) as Hazel Quine
- Wild River (1960) as Ella Garth
- Bonanza (1959) as Amy Wilder
- Naked City (1958) as Dr. Anna Chaloupka
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Jane Patterson
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958) as Mrs. Lombe
- Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) as Kate Fisher
- This Angry Age (1957) as Mme. Dufresne
- The King and Four Queens (1956) as Ma McDade
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mrs. Shrike
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Anna Kaminsky
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Molly
- The Rose Tattoo (1955) as Bessie
- East of Eden (1955) as Kate Trask
- I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955) as Katie Roth
- Heidi (1955) as Aunt Dete
- Inner Sanctum (1954)
- Summer Playhouse (1954) as Velma Clarke
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Miss Wanda Kelsey
- The Trip to Bountiful (1953)
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Suspense (1949)
- Concerning a Woman of Sin (1949)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Shirley
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jo Van Fleet best known for?
Jo Van Fleet is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tenant (1976), Police Woman (1974), Satan's School for Girls (1973), The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight (1971).
When and where was Jo Van Fleet born?
Jo Van Fleet was born on December 29, 1915 in Oakland, California, USA. They passed away on June 10, 1996.
How many credits does Jo Van Fleet have?
Jo Van Fleet has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1986.
What is Jo Van Fleet's background in cinema and television?
Jo Van Fleet was an American actress known for her work in stage, film, and television. Her career spanned over four decades. She was born in Oakland, California, USA. Van Fleet played characters often much older than her actual age. She won a Tony Award in 1954 for her performance in a Broadway production. The followi...