Geraldine Page was an award-winning American stage, television and film actress. She received eight Academy Award nominations, and finally won the Oscar in 1985 for her performance in The Trip to Bountiful.
She also starred in several Broadway productions and TV series, including Hawaii Five-0 and Kojak. Page died in 1987 at the age of 62.
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Geraldine Sue Page
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Born
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Birth place
Kirksville, Missouri
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Spouse
Alexander Schneider (divorced), then Rip Torn
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Children
Daughter (Angelica Torn) and twin sons (John and Tony Torn)
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University
Goodman Theater School
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Debut role
Seven Mirrors
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Other awards
Drama Critics Award, Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actress
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Fact:
Appeared in 28 films, 16 Broadway plays, memorable television plays and radio plays, and innumerable repertory, stock, regional and Off-Broadway performances
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Oscar win
Best Actress for The Trip to Bountiful (1985)
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Died
