Nancy Olson
Biography
Nancy Olson is an American screen, television, and stage actress born on July 14, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the character Betty Schaefer in the film Sunset Boulevard, which was released in 1950. Her professional career encompasses work across film, television, and the stage. Within the provided records, she is credited with 46 acting roles. Alternative names associated with her in database records include Nancy Ann Olson and Nancy Olson-Livingston.
Career overview
Nancy Olson is an American screen, television, and stage actress born on July 14, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. She is also known by the names Nancy Ann Olson and Nancy Olson-Livingston. Her career in the entertainment industry spans acting across multiple mediums, with a total of forty-six known credits recorded in her filmography.
Among her notable acting achievements, she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. This nomination recognized her portrayal of the character Betty Schaefer in the film Sunset Boulevard, which was released in 1950.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- The Age of Believing: The Disney Live Action Classics (2008) as Self
- Big Love (2006) as Katherine
- Sunset Boulevard: A Look Back (2002) as Self
- Recreating Pollyanna's America (2002) as Self
- Pollyanna: The Making of a Masterpiece (2002) as Self
- A Day in the Life of an Actress (2002) as Self
- Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy (1998) as Self
- Flubber (1997) as Secretary at Ford Motor Company
- Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door (1996) as Self
- More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady' (1995) as Self
- William Holden: The Golden Boy (1989) as Self
- Sparky's Magic Piano (1987)
- Paper Dolls (1984) as Marjorie Harper
- Making Love (1982) as Christine
- Kingston: Confidential (1977)
- Airport 1975 (1974) as Mrs. Abbott
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Banacek (1972) as Louise Merrick
- Snowball Express (1972) as Sue Baxter
- Smith! (1969) as Norah Smith
- The Big Valley (1965) as Julia
- Channing (1963) as Jessica Landon
- Son of Flubber (1963) as Betsy Brainard
- The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) as Betsy Carlisle
- Pollyanna (1960) as Nancy Furman
- Startime (1959) as Peggy Thomas
- High Tor (1956) as Judith
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Henrietta Donavan
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Jan Manning
- Battle Cry (1955) as Mrs. Pat Rogers
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Nancy Furman
- Producers' Showcase (1954) as Peggy Day
- The Boy from Oklahoma (1954) as Katie Brannigan
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Judith Gay
- So Big (1953) as Dallas O'Mara
- Big Jim McLain (1952) as Nancy Vallon
- Force of Arms (1951) as Lt. Eleanor Mackay
- Submarine Command (1951) as Carol
- Sunset Boulevard (1950) as Betty Schaefer
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Lisa
- Union Station (1950) as Joyce Willecombe
- Mr. Music (1950) as Katherine Holbrook
- Canadian Pacific (1949) as Cecille Gautier
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Portrait of Jennie (1948) as Teenager in Art Gallery
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What movies or TV shows is Nancy Olson best known for?
Nancy Olson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Big Love (2006), Flubber (1997), Paper Dolls (1984), Airport 1975 (1974).
When and where was Nancy Olson born?
Nancy Olson was born on July 14, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
How many credits does Nancy Olson have?
Nancy Olson has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2008.
What is Nancy Olson's background in cinema and television?
Nancy Olson is an American screen, television, and stage actress born on July 14, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the character Betty Schaefer in the film Sunset Boulevard, which was released in 1950. Her professional career encomp...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Banacek (1972) as Louise Merrick — aged about 43
- Sunset Boulevard (1950) as Betty Schaefer — aged about 21
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Nancy Furman — aged about 25
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Jan Manning — aged about 26
- Your Show of Shows (1950) — aged about 21
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) — aged about 43
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