Jo Van Fleet
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Catherine Josephine Van Fleet (December 30, 1914 – June 10, 1996) was an American stage, film, and television actress. During her long career, which spanned over four decades, she often played characters much older than her actual age. Van Fleet won a Tony Award in 1954 for her performance in the Broadway production The Trip to Bountiful, and the next year she won an Oscar for her supporting role in East of Eden.
Known for
1986Seize the Day
Mrs. Einhorn
1976The Tenant
Madame Dioz
1973Satan's School for Girls
Headmistress Jessica Williams
1972The Family Rico
Mama Rico
1971The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
Big Momma
1971Paradise Lost
Clara Gordon
196980 Steps to Jonah
Nonna
1968I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
Mother
1967Cool Hand Luke
Arletta
1965Cinderella
Stepmother
1960Wild River
Ella Garth
1957Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Kate Fisher
1957This Angry Age
Mme. Dufresne
1956The King and Four Queens
Ma McDade
1955East of Eden
Kate Trask
1955I'll Cry Tomorrow
Katie Roth
1955The Rose Tattoo
Bessie
1955Heidi
Aunt Dete
1949Concerning a Woman of Sin