Maureen Stapleton
Birth Place: Troy, NY, USA
Latest News on Maureen Stapleton:
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97 (Feb 25, 2026)
THE LITTLE FOXES Comes to Island City Stage This Season (Jan 13, 2026)
The Tennessee Williams Festival To Host Gala Celebrating the Arts (Oct 24, 2025)
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97 (Feb 25, 2026)
THE LITTLE FOXES Comes to Island City Stage This Season (Jan 13, 2026)
The Tennessee Williams Festival To Host Gala Celebrating the Arts (Oct 24, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1946
Pegeen Mike (Albania) [Replacement]
(Alternate) [Replacement]
Sara Tansey
Movies
Lonelyhearts
[ 1958 ] Fay Doyle
[ 1958 ] Fay Doyle
The Fugitive Kind
[ 1960 ] Vee Talbot
[ 1960 ] Vee Talbot
A View from the Bridge
[ 1962 ] Beatrice Carbone
[ 1962 ] Beatrice Carbone
Bye Bye Birdie
[ 1963 ] Mama Mae Peterson
[ 1963 ] Mama Mae Peterson
Airport
[ 1970 ] Inez Guerrero
[ 1970 ] Inez Guerrero
Interiors
[ 1978 ] Pearl
[ 1978 ] Pearl
Lost and Found
[ 1979 ] Jemmy
[ 1979 ] Jemmy
The Runner Stumbles
[ 1979 ] Mrs. Shandig
[ 1979 ] Mrs. Shandig
The Fan
[ 1981 ] Belle Goldman
[ 1981 ] Belle Goldman
Reds
[ 1981 ] Emma Goldman
[ 1981 ] Emma Goldman
On the Right Track
[ 1981 ] Mary the Bag Lady
[ 1981 ] Mary the Bag Lady
Johnny Dangerously
[ 1984 ] Ma Kelly
[ 1984 ] Ma Kelly
Cocoon
[ 1985 ] Mary Luckett
[ 1985 ] Mary Luckett
The Money Pit
[ 1986 ] Estelle
[ 1986 ] Estelle
The Cosmic Eye
[ 1986 ] Mother Earth
[ 1986 ] Mother Earth
Heartburn
[ 1986 ] Vera
[ 1986 ] Vera
Made in Heaven
[ 1987 ] Aunt Lisa
[ 1987 ] Aunt Lisa
Sweet Lorraine
[ 1987 ] Lillian Garber
[ 1987 ] Lillian Garber
Nuts
[ 1987 ] Rose Kirk
[ 1987 ] Rose Kirk
Doin' Time on Planet Earth
[ 1988 ] Helium Balloon Saleslady
[ 1988 ] Helium Balloon Saleslady
Cocoon: The Return
[ 1988 ] Mary Luckett
[ 1988 ] Mary Luckett
Passed Away
[ 1992 ] Mary Scanlan
[ 1992 ] Mary Scanlan
The Last Good Time
[ 1994 ] Ida Cutler
[ 1994 ] Ida Cutler
Trading Mom
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Cavour
[ 1994 ] Mrs. Cavour
Addicted to Love
[ 1997 ] Nana
[ 1997 ] Nana
Wilbur Falls
[ 1998 ] Wilbur Falls High Secretary
[ 1998 ] Wilbur Falls High Secretary
Living and Dining
[ 2003 ] Mrs. Lundt
[ 2003 ] Mrs. Lundt
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Maureen Stapleton, The Little Foxes
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Performance
Maureen Stapleton, The Gingerbread Lady
winner
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Maureen Stapleton, The Gingerbread Lady
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Maureen Stapleton , Plaza Suite
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Maureen Stapleton , Toys in the Attic
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Maureen Stapleton, The Cold Wind and the Warm
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1951 - Performance
Maureen Stapleton, The Rose Tattoo
winner
Tony Awards - 1951 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Maureen Stapleton, The Rose Tattoo
Videos
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE ROSE TATTOO By Tennessee Williams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-02 09:11:30
Gyllenhaal and Sarsgaard Join O'Hare in CSC's UNCLE VANYA, Begins 1/17
by Eddie Varley - 2008-12-11 11:51:50
News
Broadway Performer Sondra Lee Passes Away at Age 97
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2026
Broadway performer Sondra Lee died of natural causes in her New York City apartment at age 97. Throughout her nine-decade career, Lee won awards as a dancer, actor, teacher, author, stage director, playwright, theatre and film consultant and painter.
THE LITTLE FOXES Comes to Island City Stage This Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Ambition, avarice and intrigue punctuate Island City Stage's production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, a searing Broadway and silver screen classic now showing through February 1. Tickets are on sale now.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Ambition, avarice and intrigue punctuate Island City Stage's production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, a searing Broadway and silver screen classic now showing through February 1. Tickets are on sale now.
The Tennessee Williams Festival To Host Gala Celebrating the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host a Gala. It will be a night of revelry under the stained glass prisms of the sumptuous 19th-century former church at the Hotel Peter and Paul.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host a Gala. It will be a night of revelry under the stained glass prisms of the sumptuous 19th-century former church at the Hotel Peter and Paul.
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE Makes New Memories at Gloucester Stage
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 24, 2025
Tennessee Williams found fame with 1944’s “The Glass Menagerie,” which is considered to be one of the gifted playwright’s most notable works along with “A Streetcar Named Desire, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “Sweet Bird of Youth.” That status is being affirmed once again by the magnificent production of the drama now at Gloucester Stage through June 28.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 24, 2025
Tennessee Williams found fame with 1944’s “The Glass Menagerie,” which is considered to be one of the gifted playwright’s most notable works along with “A Streetcar Named Desire, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “Sweet Bird of Youth.” That status is being affirmed once again by the magnificent production of the drama now at Gloucester Stage through June 28.
Interview: Kristine Nielsen Talks Summers in Cotuit and Appearing in a Broadway SMASH
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 24, 2025
Kristine Nielsen has made her name on Broadway playing roles in all kinds of comedies and dramas, but only a very few musicals. She’s changing that up this season, however, portraying Susan Proctor, an Actors’ Studio teacher and confidante to Ivy Lynn, a Broadway star preparing to play Marilyn Monroe, in the new musical comedy “Smash,” at New York’s Imperial Theatre.
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 24, 2025
Kristine Nielsen has made her name on Broadway playing roles in all kinds of comedies and dramas, but only a very few musicals. She’s changing that up this season, however, portraying Susan Proctor, an Actors’ Studio teacher and confidante to Ivy Lynn, a Broadway star preparing to play Marilyn Monroe, in the new musical comedy “Smash,” at New York’s Imperial Theatre.
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 21, 2024
by - Jun 21, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 21, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Announced At Gettysburg Community Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024
Catch the Tennessee Williams classic play, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, at Gettysburg Community Theatre. Experience the charm and beauty of this iconic American drama during weekends from March 8-17, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2024
Catch the Tennessee Williams classic play, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, at Gettysburg Community Theatre. Experience the charm and beauty of this iconic American drama during weekends from March 8-17, 2024.
Sergio Trujillo, Joan Marcus, and Carol Rosegg Join Lineup For The Broadway Cruise 2
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023
The 2nd annual sailing of The Broadway Cruise will take off in 2024! Find out who has joined the lineup for the cruise here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023
The 2nd annual sailing of The Broadway Cruise will take off in 2024! Find out who has joined the lineup for the cruise here!
A SEANCE WITH MOM Returns Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023
Eighteen séances in April, May and June did not do the trick, so award-winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman will join forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for 18 more sessions of 'A Séance With Mom' from August 21 to September 3 at Chain Studio Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023
Eighteen séances in April, May and June did not do the trick, so award-winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman will join forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for 18 more sessions of 'A Séance With Mom' from August 21 to September 3 at Chain Studio Theatre.
A SEANCE WITH MOM Adds Performances At Chain Studio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023
Four April seances did not do the trick, so Award winning actress/playwright/comedian NANCY REDMAN joins forces with iconic director AUSTIN PENDLETON for more sessions of 'A SEANCE WITH MOM'.
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023
Four April seances did not do the trick, so Award winning actress/playwright/comedian NANCY REDMAN joins forces with iconic director AUSTIN PENDLETON for more sessions of 'A SEANCE WITH MOM'.
The Actors Studio to Present AREYTO Celebration of Latine Scene Work, Poetry, Song & Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023
This weekend, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023
This weekend, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
ON THE FLY 2023: THEN & NOW to be Presented at The Actors Studio This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023
This weekend, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023
This weekend, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
The Actors Studio to Host Events Featuring Lois Smith & Celebrations of BIPOC Membership in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023
In May, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023
In May, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
The Actors Studio to Present Three Day Celebration of Estelle Parsons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023
The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration with a three-day celebration of one of its most influential members, Academy Award winner and Co-Associate Artistic Director of The Actors Studio, Estelle Parsons.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023
The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration with a three-day celebration of one of its most influential members, Academy Award winner and Co-Associate Artistic Director of The Actors Studio, Estelle Parsons.
The Actors Studio to Present THE PLAYWRIGHT: TALES FROM THE COLOR LINE This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023
Continuing its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public for a special event, free and open to the public: The Playwright: Tales From The Color Line on Saturday, March 25 at 7PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023
Continuing its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public for a special event, free and open to the public: The Playwright: Tales From The Color Line on Saturday, March 25 at 7PM.
Nancy Redman Stars In A SEANCE WITH MOM At Chain Studio Theatre, April 20-23
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2023
Award winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman joins forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for their fourth collaboration, 'A SEANCE WITH MOM'.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2023
Award winning actress/playwright/comedian Nancy Redman joins forces with iconic director Austin Pendleton for their fourth collaboration, 'A SEANCE WITH MOM'.
The Actors Studio to Welcome the Public to Free Events, Including Play Readings & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023
This Spring, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2023
This Spring, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
The Actors Studio to Welcome the Public Inside its Doors for ACTORS STUDIO IN PROCESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2023
The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public to observe “Actors Studio In Process” on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2023
The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public to observe “Actors Studio In Process” on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7PM.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Maureen Stapleton been in?
Maureen Stapleton has appeared on Broadway in 22 shows.
How many West End shows has Maureen Stapleton been in?
Maureen Stapleton has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Maureen Stapleton been nominated for?
Maureen Stapleton has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her role in "The Little Foxes." She also received an Outstanding Performance nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Gingerbread Lady." Additionally, Stapleton was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her performances in "The Gingerbread Lady," "Plaza Suite," "Toys in the Attic," and "The Cold Wind and the Warm." She also received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "The Rose Tattoo" and another nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production.
What awards has Maureen Stapleton won?
Maureen Stapleton has won several awards throughout her career. She received the Outstanding Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "The Gingerbread Lady." She also won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play award at the Tony Awards for her performance in the same play. Additionally, Stapleton received the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her work in "The Rose Tattoo." She also won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play award at the Tony Awards for her role in "The Rose Tattoo."
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