Piper Laurie

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Jan 22, 1932 (93 years old)
Death date
Oct 14, 2023

Piper Laurie

Known For

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
1h 45m
Movie 2023

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

This timely exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity examines the life of legendary actor Rock Hudson, from his public "ladies' man" persona to his private life as a gay man.

Gregory Peck, le gentleman acteur
0h 52m
Movie 2022

Gregory Peck, le gentleman acteur

A legend of the Hollywood Golden Age, Gregory Peck (1916-2003) had an exemplary career, working under some of the greatest directors: Alfred Hitchcock, Elia Kazan, Raoul Walsh, Vincente Minnelli... Portrait of an actor with irresistible charm and strong political commitments.

White Boy Rick
1h 51m
Movie 2018

White Boy Rick

The story of Richard Wershe Jr., a teenager who became an undercover informant for the police during the 1980s, and was ultimately arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.

Snapshots
1h 35m
Movie 2018

Snapshots

Rose spends her days fishing near the beautiful lake house she’s called home for 50 years. She’s not getting any younger and her daughter Patti worries about Rose being all alone, but the stubborn matriarch will not sell. There are memories here that she doesn’t want to leave. These come flooding back one weekend during a visit from Patti and granddaughter Allison, when a long-forgotten roll of film reminds Rose of the summer she met and fell in love with the bold and beautiful Louise.

Hesher
1h 46m
Movie 2010

Hesher

A young boy has lost his mother and is losing touch with his father and the world around him. Then he meets Hesher who manages to make his life even more chaotic.

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
1h 45m
Movie 2007

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

A select group of key creative forces involved in the making of Twin Peaks reveals their take on the fascinating creation and journey of the wildly popular show.

Hounddog
1h 42m
Movie 2007

Hounddog

A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley.

The Dead Girl
1h 25m
Movie 2006

The Dead Girl

The clues to a young woman's death come together as the lives of seemingly unrelated people begin to intersect.

The Mao Game
1h 37m
Movie 1999

The Mao Game

Growing up neurotic in a Hollywood family

Inherit the Wind
1h 53m
Movie 1999

Inherit the Wind

Two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher accused of the crime of teaching evolution.

Biography

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 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. She was 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.

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