Piper Laurie

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  • During an acting career that has spanned nearly five decades, Piper Laurie has appeared in dozens of film and television roles. She earned an Emmy Award in 1986 for her role in the CBS television movie Promise and earned Oscar nominations for her roles in Children of a Lesser God, Carrie and The Hustler. More recently, Laurie appeared on the television series Twin Peaks and in the 2007 drama film Hounddog.

  • Notable Roles

    • Cathy Norton in Louisa (1950)
    • Kirsten Arnesen Clay in Playhouse 90: The Days of Wine and Roses (1958)
    • Sarah Packard in The Hustler (1961)
    • Margaret White in Carrie (1976)
    • Anne Mueller in The Thorn Birds (1983)
    • Mrs. Norman in Children of a Lesser God (1986)
    • Annie Gilbert in Promise (1986)
    • Catherine Martell in Twin Peaks (1990-1991)
    • Grammie in Hounddog (2008)

  • Quotes

    "And if real life was like the movies, I should have lived happily ever after." Thinkexist: Piper Laurie Quotes

    "As far back as I can remember, I've had only one real ambition: to be an actress." Thinkexist: Piper Laurie Quotes

    "If I had stayed in Hollywood, I would have killed myself. Or someone would have done it for me." Perfect People: Piper Laurie

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      Piper Laurie在61年的The Hustler里太美了，在Paul Newman身边一点都不见失色。
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