Piper Laurie
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 accolad...
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.
Known for
Carrie1976 · Margaret White3.7ActuallyLike
The Faculty1998 · Mrs. Karen Olson3.3ActuallyLike
Twin Peaks1989 · Catherine Martell4.2ActuallyLike
The Hustler1961 · Sarah Packard3.8ActuallyLike
White Boy Rick2018 · Grandma Verna Wershe3.2ActuallyLike
Return to Oz1985 · Aunt Em3.4ActuallyLike
Hesher2010 · Madeleine Forney3.4ActuallyLike
Children of a Lesser God1986 · Mrs. Norman3.5ActuallyLike pages
Cast credits
Carrie1976 · Margaret White3.7ActuallyLikeThe Faculty1998 · Mrs. Karen Olson3.3ActuallyLikeTwin Peaks1989 · Catherine Martell4.2ActuallyLikeThe Hustler1961 · Sarah Packard3.8ActuallyLikeWhite Boy Rick2018 · Grandma Verna Wershe3.2ActuallyLikeReturn to Oz1985 · Aunt Em3.4ActuallyLikeHesher2010 · Madeleine Forney3.4ActuallyLikeChildren of a Lesser God1986 · Mrs. Norman3.5
The Rage: Carrie 21999 · Margaret White (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)2.8
The Crossing Guard1995 · Helen Booth3.0
The Dead Girl2006 · Arden's Mother3.0
Trauma1993 · Adriana Petrescu2.9
Appointment with Death1988 · Emily Boynton3.0
Hounddog2008 · Grammie3.2
Other People's Money1991 · Bea Sullivan3.1
Eulogy2004 · Charlotte Collins3.2
Dream a Little Dream1989 · Gena Ettinger2.9
Snapshots2018 · Rose3.5