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Nov 17, 2022 · Shelley Duvall and Woody Allen in 'Annie Hall' (1977). mptvimages.com. Ironically, the first role Shelley was ever offered was the lead in a porn movie. The second time acting was suggested to her, she was helping her first husband, artist Bernard Sampson, sell his work in Texas.
5 days ago · The actor Shelley Duvall has died at age 75. Duvall gained fame in the 1970s after being discovered by the director Robert Altman. Known for "The Shining" and "Popeye," Duvall's iconic roles left ...
4 days ago · Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick's “The Shining,” has died.
5 days ago · "The Shining" star Shelley Duvall has died at the age of 75, according to The Associated Press. Duvall, who shot to international fame when she starred as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's ...
Shelley Alexis Duvall (July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024) was an American actress known for her portrayal of distinctive, often eccentric characters. She was the recipient of several accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Peabody Award and nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Shelley Duvall was discovered in Houston, Texas by Robert Altman’s emissaries, scouting talent for “Brewster McCloud.” They met her at a party she was throwing with her boyfriend. Charmed by their hostess, the movie men arranged for her to audition for Altman, though she had no idea who the director was or what “reading for a part” meant.
5 days ago · Shelley Duvall, the saucer-eyed, rail-thin waif who starred in seven films directed by her mentor, Robert Altman, and avoided the ax wielded by an unhinged Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s ...
