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My Take
Maureen Stapleton deserves a deep bow. Born in working-class Troy, New York, in 1925, she became one of the very few actors to complete the Triple Crown of Acting, with an Oscar, an Emmy and two Tonys to her name. What moves me is not the trophy count but the craftsmanship: she moved fluidly across stage, film and television for half a century without ever relying on glamour. I am drawn to actors who are true journeymen of their art, grounded and unpretentious. Her Gemini versatility and that hard-won climb from a factory town give her career a substance I find quietly magnificent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maureen Stapleton
- Name (Japanese)
- モーリン・ステイプルトン
- Reading
- もーりん・すていぷるとん
- Born
- June 21, 1925 – March 13, 2006
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
- Origin
- Troy, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Catholic Central High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1982 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 1951 Theatre World Award
- 1971 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
- 1951 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Maureen Stapleton born?
June 21, 1925 – March 13, 2006.
Where is Maureen Stapleton from?
Maureen Stapleton is from Troy, New York, United States.
What does Maureen Stapleton do?
Maureen Stapleton works as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.