Estelle Parsons
Career
Active 1956 – present
Biography
About Estelle Parsons
Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons took home Best Supporting Actress for her role in *Bonnie and Clyde* (1967). She later played Roseanne's mother on the hit sitcom *Roseanne*, bringing her sharp wit to television audiences. Her Broadway career is extensive and critically acclaimed, with a long list of stage credits.
Parsons was born on November 11, 1927, in Lynn, Massachusetts. She started acting professionally in 1956, at the age of 28, and has remained active for over 70 years. Standing 5'7" with blonde hair and blue eyes, she is an American actress of Caucasian ethnicity. She identifies as straight and maintains a natural look, with a real bust and average build. Her work spans decades, from theater to film and TV, proving her lasting talent.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1956-present (started around 28 years old; 70 years active)
- Birthplace
- Lynn, Massachusetts, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 132 lbs (or 60 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
How did her early career timeline look?
She began acting in 1956 at around age 28, then won her Oscar for *Bonnie and Clyde* about 11 years later in 1967.
What are her most recognized roles?
She is known for winning Best Supporting Actress for *Bonnie and Clyde* and for playing Roseanne's mother on the sitcom *Roseanne*.
Did you know
- Won an Academy Award for her very first major film role, in *Bonnie and Clyde*.
- She has been active in acting for over 70 years, starting at age 28 and still working at 98.
- Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she later became a Broadway stalwart with both critical and popular acclaim.
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