Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Born June 20, 1931 (Age: 94) Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Olympia Dukakis (June 20, 1931 – May 1, 2021) was an American actress. She performed in more than 130 stage productions, more than 60 films and in 50 television series. Best known as a screen actress, she started her career in theater. Not long after her arrival in New York City, she won an Obie Award for Best Actress in 1963 for her off-Broadway performance in Bertolt Brecht's Man Equals Man. She later moved to film acting and won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, among other accolades, for her performance in Moonstruck (1987). She received another Golden Globe nomination for Sinatra (1992) and Emmy Award nominations for Lucky Day (1991), More Tales of the City (1998) and Joan of Arc (1999). Dukakis's autobiography, Ask Me Again Tomorrow: A Life in Progress, was published in 2003. In 2018, a feature-length documentary about her life, titled Olympia, was released theatrically in the United States. Description above from the Wikipedia article Olympia Dukakis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Olympia Dukakis (June 20, 1931 – May 1, 2021) was an American actress. She performed in more than 130 stage productions, more than 60 films and in 50 television series. Best known as a screen actress, she started her career in theater. Not long after her arrival in New York City, she won an Obie Award for Best Actress in 1963 for her off-Broadway performance in Bertolt Brecht's Man Equals Man. She later moved to film acting and won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, among other accolades, for her performance in Moonstruck (1987). She received another Golden Globe nomination for Sinatra (1992) and Emmy Award nominations for Lucky Day (1991), More Tales of the City (1998) and Joan of Arc (1999). Dukakis's autobiography, Ask Me Again Tomorrow: A Life in Progress, was published in 2003. In 2018, a feature-length documentary about her life, titled Olympia, was released theatrically in the United States. Description above from the Wikipedia article Olympia Dukakis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Filmography

The Infiltrator

The Infiltrator

2016 as Aunt Vicky Age: 85
Big Driver

Big Driver

2014 as Doreen Age: 83
Away from Her

Away from Her

2007 as Marian Age: 75
In the Land of Women

In the Land of Women

2007 as Phyllis Age: 75
Borough of Kings

Borough of Kings

2000 as Helen Manners Age: 69
The Last of the Blonde Bombshells

The Last of the Blonde Bombshells

2000 as Dinah Age: 69
Jane Austen's Mafia!

Jane Austen's Mafia!

1998 as Sophia Age: 67
Scattering Dad

Scattering Dad

1998 as Dotty Age: 66
No Image

A Life for a Life

1998 as Charlotte Kiszko Age: 66
Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect

1997 as Rita Age: 66
No Image

Balkan Island: The Last Story of the Century

1997 as Mother Age: 65
Milk & Money

Milk & Money

1996 as Goneril Plogg Age: 65
Mr. Holland's Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus

1995 as Principal Jacobs Age: 64
Mighty Aphrodite

Mighty Aphrodite

1995 as Jocasta Age: 64
Jeffrey

Jeffrey

1995 as Mrs. Marcangelo Age: 64
Dream Journey

Dream Journey

1995 as Self Age: 63
I Love Trouble

I Love Trouble

1994 as Jeannie Age: 63
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

1994 as Olympia Dukakis (uncredited) Age: 62
Look Who's Talking Now!

Look Who's Talking Now!

1993 as Rosie Age: 62
Look Who's Talking Too

Look Who's Talking Too

1990 as Rosie Age: 59
Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias

1989 as Clairee Belcher Age: 58
Dad

Dad

1989 as Bette Tremont Age: 58
Look Who's Talking

Look Who's Talking

1989 as Rosie Age: 58
Working Girl

Working Girl

1988 as Personnel Director Age: 57
Moonstruck

Moonstruck

1987 as Rose Castorini Age: 56
National Lampoon's Movie Madness

National Lampoon's Movie Madness

1982 as Helena Naxos ("Success Wanters") Age: 50
King of America

King of America

1982 as Mama Nicola Age: 50
Rich Kids

Rich Kids

1979 as Lawyer Age: 48
The Wanderers

The Wanderers

1979 as Joey's Mother (uncredited) Age: 48
Death Wish

Death Wish

1974 as Cop at the Precinct (uncredited) Age: 43
No Image

Nicky's World

1974 as Irene Kaminios Age: 42
Sisters

Sisters

1973 as Louise Wilanski Age: 41
Stiletto

Stiletto

1969 as Mrs. Amato (uncredited) Age: 38