
ActorJanuary 22, 1932 — October 14, 2023
Piper Laurie
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Emmy1987
Golden Globe1991
Biography
Piper Laurie (born Rosetta Jacobs; January 22, 1932 – October 14, 2023) was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children of a Lesser God (1986), and received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. She was also known for her performances as Kirsten Arnesen in the original TV production of Days of Wine and Roses, and as Catherine Martell in the television series Twin Peaks.
Career at a glance
Active years
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Peak: 1980sTotal: 6 works
57yrs career
6films
Dramatop genre
Known for
by acclaimFilmography (6)
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