Acting
Piper Laurie
Also Known As: Rosetta Jacobs, Fumio Yamaguchi
Birth Date
January 22, 1932
Death Date
October 14, 2023
(passed away at 91)
Place of Birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Biography
Piper Laurie (born Rosetta Jacobs; January 22, 1932 – October 14, 2023) was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children of a Lesser God (1986), and received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. She was also known for her performances as Kirsten Arnesen in the original TV production of Days of Wine and Roses, and as Catherine Martell in the television series Twin Peaks.
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