Ellen Burstyn is one of the very few celebrities to have won the Triple Crown of Acting: an Emmy Award, Academy Award, and Tony Award—the highest honors in television, film, and theater. She first came to prominence in 1971's 'The Last Picture Show' before achieving superstardom in the horror classic 'The Exorcist' (1973) and Martin Scorsese's
'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' (1974).
Now in her ninth decade, Ellen Burstyn is still active, appearing on stage and in cinema and television, testament to her vitality and versatility over a 70-year career.
For an appreciation of Ellen Burstyn's life and work, click through the gallery and revisit some of her finest acting moments.