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Jo Van Fleet STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
The Twentieth Anniversary Production, 1965
The Mother [Replacement]


Jo Van Fleet Movies

The Rose Tattoo
[ 1955 ] Bessie
East of Eden
[ 1955 ] Kate
I'll Cry Tomorrow
[ 1955 ] Katie Roth
The King and Four Queens
[ 1956 ] Ma McDade
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
[ 1957 ] Kate Fisher
The Sea Wall
[ 1957 ] Mme. Dufresne
Wild River
[ 1960 ] Ella Garth
Cool Hand Luke
[ 1967 ] Arletta
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!
[ 1968 ] Mother
80 Steps to Jonah
[ 1969 ] Nonna
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
[ 1971 ] Big Momma
The Tenant
[ 1976 ] Madame Dioz

Jo Van Fleet TV Shows

Bonanza
Ellen Dobbs, Amy Wilder
Medical Center
Leah, Margaret

Jo Van Fleet Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Jo Van Fleet, Look Homeward, Angel


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Tony Awards - 1954 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Jo Van Fleet , The Trip to Bountiful

Jo Van Fleet News


Westport Country Playhouse to Present Michael Wilson-Helmed THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Reading


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Trip to Bountiful'. Learn more about the reading!

Schedule Announced For The 2023 CAPA Summer Movie Series At The Ohio Theatre, June 15- July 16


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.

BWW Review: With TOGETHER INSIDE at Don't Tell Mama Becca Kidwell Graduates


With Jeff Harnar and Matt Baker by her side, Becca Kidwell's new show has a brilliant new sheen on it.

BWW Interview: Austin Pendleton of LIFE, LOVE, AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE? on MetropolitanZoom


It's time to try a new form of acting, and that's what Austin Pendleton is all about. On May 6th he will join the MetropolitanZoom family as he and Barbara Bleier perform their first ever virtual cabaret! Not to be missed.

HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Announces 2016 Lineup


Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an incredible line up for the 24thyear of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival

BWW Review: CPCC Theatre Bests Broadway in Beautifully Steering THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL


THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL is a rather bland tale that challenges a director to perk up the drama, which threatens to vanish once we must pull away from the close-ups on its elderly protagonist, Carrie Watts, that TV and movies so readily provide. In the current CPCC Theatre production at Pease Auditorium, Charles LaBorde has a more satisfying way with the script than Michael Wilson did in the recent Broadway revival.

Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Presents THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Tonight


Tonight, April 29, Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Sierra Stages present, 'The Trip to Bountiful', the next installment of Theater By The Book, a series of informal play readings for the community.

Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry to Present THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Next Week


On Wednesday, April 29, Miners Foundry Cultural Center and Sierra Stages present, 'The Trip to Bountiful', the next installment of Theater By The Book, a series of informal play readings for the community.

SOUND OFF: 2014 Holiday Round-Up! 25+ Must-Own Theatre Items


Today we are revisiting the very best theatre-related items released in 2014 in honor of the holiday shopping season being upon us.

Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox to Lead the Cast of THE OLD FRIENDS at Houston's Alley Theatre, Now thru 9/7


The 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season begins with Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in award-winning Texas playwright Horton Foote's The Old Friends, a Southwestern premiere.

Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox to Lead the Cast of THE OLD FRIENDS at Houston's Alley Theatre, 8/15-9/7


The 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season begins with Betty Buckley, Hallie Foote, Annalee Jefferies and Veanne Cox in award-winning Texas playwright Horton Foote's The Old Friends, a Southwestern premiere.

ReGroup Theatre's Rare Auction from FOLLIES OF GOD Collection Now Live


The ReGroup Theatre Company has been gifted with the private collection of rare film and theatre items from the Follies of God author. Follies of God is the name of the popular blog and forthcoming book on Tennessee Williams and the women in his life. http://jamesgrissom.blogspot.com/ Most items for auction were given to the author by the people he interviewed.

James Dean Ultimate Collector's Edition Debuts Today


When he died in 1955 at the age of 24 in a car crash, James Dean was mourned by millions of fans throughout the world. Despite only making three films – all of them for Warner Bros. – Dean became one of Hollywood's most spectacular stars

James Dean UItimate Collector's Edition Debuts 11/5


On November 5, Warner Home Video will debut East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant (a George Stevens production), remastered Blu-ray as the James Dean Ultimate Collector's Edition

Rattigan and Steinbeck Adaptations Among October's 'Reel 13' Offerings


Every Saturday night in October, beginning at 9 p.m., viewers can catch a Classic hosted by film historian Neal Gabler, followed by an Indie, hosted by Richard Peña. The evening concludes with a Short selected by visitors to Reel13.org who vote for their favorite of three shorts every week.

James Dean Ultimate Collector's Edition to Debut 11/5


When he died in 1955 at the age of 24 in a car crash, James Dean was mourned by millions of fans throughout the world. Despite only making three films – all of them for Warner Bros. – Dean became one of Hollywood's most spectacular stars

Austin Pendleton-Helmed LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL Begins 3/13 at Abingdon Theater Arts Complex


Mother of Invention, under the Artistic Direction of Gina Stahlnecker has announced that Austin Pendleton will direct it's production of LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL, Ketti Frings' acclaimed 1957 play based on Thomas Wolfe's first and largely autobiographical novel, March 13 - 24 at Abingdon Theatre Company's Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th St.). The official opening will be on March 16th at 8PM.

MoMA Announces Roman Polanski Retrospective and Fall Film Exhibitions Schedule


The Museum of Modern Art recognizes the achievements of Roman Polanski with a complete retrospective of the filmmaker's works, September 7-30, 2011, in The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters. Over the course of a half century, Polanski has become widely recognized as one of the premier international filmmakers, directing films in Poland, England, the U.S., Italy, and France and working with distinguished actors such as Jack Nicholson, Adrien Brody, Catherine Deneuve, Mia Farrow, Ben Kingsley, and Nastassja Kinski.

Angelica Torn & George Bartenieff Join ReGroup's Paradise Lost 7/18


The ReGroup Theatre Company announced the final additions their reading of Paradise Lost by Clifford Odets.

Jo Van Fleet FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jo Van Fleet been in?

Jo Van Fleet has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Jo Van Fleet been in?

Jo Van Fleet has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jo Van Fleet been nominated for?

Jo Van Fleet has been nominated for the following awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Look Homeward, Angel and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Trip to Bountiful.

What awards has Jo Van Fleet won?

Jo Van Fleet won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her role in The Trip to Bountiful.

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