Beatrice Straight
Known for ActingBorn 1914-08-02 — died 2001-04-07Old Westbury, New York, USA
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Beatrice Whitney Straight (August 2, 1914 – April 7, 2001) was an American theatre, film, and television actress. Hers remains the shortest acting performance in a film to win an Oscar. In her winning role in the 1976 film Network, she was on screen for five minutes and forty seconds. She also received an Emmy nomination for her role in The Dain Curse. Straight can also be recognized as Dr. Lesh in Poltergeist.
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Known for
Poltergeist
1982 · as Dr. Lesh
Network
1976 · as Louise Schumacher
Endless Love
1981 · as Rose
The Nun's Story
1959 · as Mother Christophe
People Like Us
1990 · as Maisie Verdurin
Two of a Kind
1983 · as Ruth
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · as Self
Deceived
1991 · as Adrienne's Mother
Power
1986 · as Claire Hastings
Under Siege
1986 · as Margaret Sloan
The Formula
1980 · as Kay Neeley
Phone Call from a Stranger
1952 · as Claire Fortness
Killer on Board
1977 · as Beatrice Richmond
The Promise
1979 · as Marion Hillyard
Bloodline
1979 · as Kate Erling
The Borrowers
1973 · as Mrs. Crampfurl
The Silken Affair
1956 · as Theora
Chiller
1985 · as Marion Creighton