Shirley Knight

PersonJul 5, 1936 - Apr 22, 2020 (died age 83)Goessel, Kansas, USA

American actress (1936–2020)

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Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight Hopkins (July 5, 1936 – April 22, 2020) was an American actress known for her appearances in over 50 feature films, television films, television series, and Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. She played both leading and character roles throughout her career. Knight received two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress for her performances in The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) and Sweet Bird of Youth (1962). In the 1960s, she had leading roles in Hollywood films such as The Couch (1962), House of Women (1962), and The Group (1966). She won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her role in the British film Dutchman (1966). Knight also won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in Kennedy's Children (1976). Her later film career included supporting roles in movies such as Endless Love (1981) and As Good as It Gets (1997).

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Shirley Knight ranks #12,481 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.4. Shirley Knight peaked at #4,736 of all time (Apr 22 - May 21, 2020). Shirley Knight ranks #9,087 over the past 365 days.

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