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Jo Van Fleet (December 29, 1915 – June 10, 1996) was an American stage, film, and television actress. During her long career, which spanned over four decades, she often played characters much older than her actual age.
She established herself as a notable dramatic actress on Broadway over several years, winning a Tony Award in 1954 for her skill in a difficult role, playing an unsympathetic, even abusive character, in Horton Foote 's "The Trip to Bountiful" with Lillian Gish and Eva Marie Saint.
Jun 10, 1996 · Jo Van Fleet was an American actress who won a Tony and an Oscar for her roles in The Trip to Bountiful and East of Eden. She appeared in many films and TV shows, often playing older characters, from 1948 to 1996.
Jo Van Fleet was born on December 29, 1915 in Oakland, California. She established herself as a notable dramatic actress on Broadway over several years, winning a Tony Award in 1954 for her skill in a difficult role, playing an unsympathetic, even abusive character, in Horton Foote 's "The Trip to Bountiful" with Lillian Gish and Eva Marie Saint .
Jo Van Fleet winning the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "East of Eden" at the 28th Academy Awards® in 1956. Presented by Edmond O'...
Jun 19, 1996 · Jo Van Fleet, actress: born Oakland, California 30 December 1919; married William Bales (died 1990; one son); died 10 June 1996. Jo Van Fleet was a powerful actress, described by Elia...
Jun 11, 1996 · Jo Van Fleet, an Academy Award and Tony winner who played mother to Paul Newman, James Dean and Cinderella, died Monday. She was 73.
