Shelley Duvall | 7/7/1949 | 72
Shelly Duvall has been quite iconic for her eccentric and distinctive roles over the years. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Duvall began her career in the 1970s after being discovered by Robert Altman while working on Brewster McCloud. Her first acting credit was in the iconic Western film McCabe & Mrs. Miller. She subsequently appeared in films like Nashville, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, and Thieves Like Us. Her most successful film during this time was in 3 Women, directed by Altman. She received praise from critics, with many noting her extraordinary performance.
However, her most iconic role was as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining in 1980. While her performance was not well-received at the film’s release, she garnered praise in later years. After The Shining, her other notable films include Popeye, Time Bandits, and Frankenweenie. In addition, she ventured into producing children’s shows, with her work in Faerie Tale Theatre being a notable one. She eventually retired in 2002, with Manna from Heaven being her last acting appearance.
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