Geraldine Page

format_quote "I didn't want to be a Hollywood actress who every so often does a Broadway play. I wanted to be a Broadway actress who every so often does a movie."

stars  Born in Kirksville, Missouri, USA

stars  At the time of her death she had been ill with kidney disease and high blood pressure.

stars  Her husband Rip Torn is the cousin of Sissy Spacek.

stars  In 1960, she was nominated for a Tony Award as Best Actress for her role in "Sweet Bird of Youth." She lost to Anne Bancroft for "The Miracle Worker." In 1962, she received an Oscar nomination for Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) but lost to Bancroft for the film version of The Miracle Worker (1962). In 1982 she originated the role of Mother Superior in "Agnes of God" but was passed over Agnes of God (1985) that went to Bancroft. Bancroft was nominated for an Oscar but lost to Page.

stars  She received a standing ovation when she won her Oscar.