Actor / Actress

Beatrice Straight

Born August 2, 1914 Old Westbury, New York, USA 27 credits available

Biography

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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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Beatrice Straight is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Poltergeist (1982), Endless Love (1981), The Formula (1980), Mission: Impossible (1966), St. Elsewhere (1982), Studio One (1948), Naked City (1958), Dr.

Kildare (1961). The recorded credits span 1948 to 1982, including 5 movies and 22 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.