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Born on June 21, 1925 in Troy, New York, United States, Maureen Stapleton was a television actor, film actor and stage actor. Maureen Stapleton died on March 13, 2006, aged 80. Schooling on record includes Catholic Central High School. Recorded honors include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1982), Theatre World Award (1951), Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (1971) and 1 more.
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.
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
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Catholic Central High School
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
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4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Maureen Stapleton born?
Born June 21, 1925.
When did Maureen Stapleton die?
Died March 13, 2006, aged 80.
Where was Maureen Stapleton from?
Maureen Stapleton was from Troy, New York, United States.
What did Maureen Stapleton do?
Maureen Stapleton worked as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor.
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