Maureen Stapleton

Overview

Maureen Stapleton is recognized as a leading star of stage, screen and television. Her career spans four decades during which she has received the highest acclaim for her great emotional power and versatility. A charter member of the renowned Actors Studio, Ms. Stapleton has won the top honors granted to performing artists, including the Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. Few actors have been so successful in all media.

Maureen Stapleton: A Bio-Bibliography is the first book dedicated...

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Overview

Maureen Stapleton is recognized as a leading star of stage, screen and television. Her career spans four decades during which she has received the highest acclaim for her great emotional power and versatility. A charter member of the renowned Actors Studio, Ms. Stapleton has won the top honors granted to performing artists, including the Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. Few actors have been so successful in all media.

Maureen Stapleton: A Bio-Bibliography is the first book dedicated to the career of this consummate actress. A biographical narrative provides information on Ms. Stapleton's artistic development and significant events in her personal and professional life. A chronological summary demonstrates how effortlessly this actress has moved back and forth between stage and screen. Three comprehensive chapters, Stage Performances, Filmography, and Television Appearances, provide production information, cast lists, script synopsis, commentary and critical response. Each listing in these chapters has a separate number for cross-referencing throughout the volume. An annotated bibliography, appendix of awards and honors, and an index complete the volume. Part of Greenwood Press' ongoing series of Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts, the work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the career of this preeminent American artist.

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Reviews the 50-year career of American actress Stapleton, who continues to move easily between stage, film, and television. Includes a biographical essay and chronology; sections on her stage, television, and film performances, noting dates and credits, and summarizing the plots and reviews; a bibliography citing works about her, and selected reviews of performances; and a list of awards. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Meet the Author

JEANNIE M. WOODS is an Assistant Professor of Theatre in the Department of Theatre and Dance, School of Visual and Performing Arts at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Biography

Chronology

Stage Performances

Television Performances

Film Performances

Appendix: Awards and Honors

Select Bibliography

Index

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