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Piper Laurie
Piper Laurie | |
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 Laurie in a publicity photo, 1951 | |
| Born | Rosetta Jacobs January 22, 1932 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 2023 (aged 91) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
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| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
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 the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983). She is 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.
She 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.
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