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Patricia Neal was credited as a television actor, film actor and stage actor. Born on January 20, 1926, Patricia Neal was from Packard, Kentucky, United States. Death is recorded on August 8, 2010, at the age of 84. Schooling on record includes Knoxville High School and Northwestern University. Recorded honors include Academy Award for Best Actress (1964), Theatre World Award (1947), Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play (1947) and 4 more.
My Take
What strikes me most about Patricia Neal is her sheer range and resilience. She moved fluidly between heavyweight cinema and the stage, earning an Academy Award, two BAFTAs, and a Tony, which is a rare triple that few performers ever touch. I'm drawn less to the awards than to the gravity she carried on screen, from the grieving war widow in The Day the Earth Stood Still to the wry socialite in Breakfast at Tiffany's. She had a face built for weariness and dignity at once. Decades after her 2010 passing, that lived-in quality still feels modern and quietly unforgettable to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Patricia Neal
- Name (Japanese)
- パトリシア・ニール
- Reading
- ぱとりしあ・にーる
- Born
- January 20, 1926 – August 8, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Packard, Kentucky, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Knoxville High School
- University
- Northwestern University
Awards & achievements
- 1964 Academy Award for Best Actress
- 1947 Theatre World Award
- 1947 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1964 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- 1966 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- 1972 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama
- Donaldson Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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 Patricia Neal born?
Born January 20, 1926.
When did Patricia Neal die?
Died August 8, 2010, aged 84.
Where was Patricia Neal from?
Patricia Neal was from Packard, Kentucky, United States.
What did Patricia Neal do?
Patricia Neal worked as television actor, film actor, stage actor, actor.
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