Eva Le Gallienne

Eva Le Gallienne (January 11, 1899–June 3, 1991) was an actress, producer, and director well-known during the first half of the 20th century.

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January 11 - 1899 - June 3 - 1991 - 20th century

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She was born in London and made her stage debut in 1914. She went to America in 1915 and appeared on Broadway, founding the Civic Repertory Theater in New York in 1926, and becoming instrumental in the success of the repertory theatre movement in the U.S.

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London - America - Broadway - Civic Repertory Theater - New York - Repertory theatre

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In 1964 she was presented with a special Tony Award in recognition of her 50th year as an actress and in honor of her work with the National Repertory Theatre.

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1964 - Tony Award - National Repertory Theatre

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Although known primarily for her theatre work (on and off the stage), she has also appeared in films and television productions. She earned an Oscar nomination for her work in the 1980 film Resurrection and won an Emmy Award for a televised version of The Royal Family after having starred in a Broadway theatre revival of that play in 1976.

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Oscar - 1980 film - Resurrection - Emmy Award - The Royal Family - Broadway theatre - Revival - 1976

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She made a guest appearance in a 1984 episode of St. Elsewhere, appearing with Brenda Vaccaro and Blythe Danner as three women sharing a room.

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1984 episode - St. Elsewhere - Brenda Vaccaro - Blythe Danner

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The National Endowment for the Arts recognized her with the National Medal of Arts in 1986.

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National Endowment for the Arts - National Medal of Arts - 1986

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