Eleanor Jean Parker (June 26, 1922 – December 9, 2013) was an American actress. She was nominated for three Academy Awards for her roles in the films Caged (1950), Detective Story (1951), and Interrupted Melody (1955), the first of which won her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress.

Eleanor Parker. Actress: Caged. Eleanor Jean Parker was born on June 26, 1922, in Cedarville, Ohio, the last of three children born to a mathematics teacher and his wife. Eleanor caught the acting bug early and began performing in school plays.

Eleanor Parker. Actress: Caged. Eleanor Jean Parker was born on June 26, 1922, in Cedarville, Ohio, the last of three children born to a mathematics teacher and his wife. Eleanor caught the acting bug early and began performing in school plays.

Eleanor Parker was known for her versatility as an actress, portraying a wide range of characters from sweet ingenues to strong-willed women. Parker was nominated for three Academy Awards during her career, showcasing her talent and dedication to her craft.

Dec 9, 2013 · Eleanor Parker, who somehow remained a Hollywood mystery woman despite a dazzling array of work that included three best actress Oscar nominations in the 1950s, has died. She was 91.

Dec 14, 2013 · Parker goes into jail as a naïve and innocent young woman and leaves hardened and cold. One horrifying scene includes Parker’s head getting shaved as a punishment. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in “Caged” but lost to Judy Holliday for “Born Yesterday.”

Eleanor Jean Parker (June 26, 1922 – December 9, 2013) was an American actress. [1] She was known for her roles in Between Two Worlds, Hollywood Canteen, Pride of the Marines, Never Say Goodbye, The Sound of Music, The Seventh Sin, and in Return to Peyton Place. She was nominated for an Academy Award.

Sep 21, 2020 · Eleanor Parker was among the underrated stars of her generation, who worked hard to become an actress since her younger years. Here’s a look at her life and career.

Dec 10, 2013 · Eleanor Parker, who was nominated three times for a best-actress Oscar but whose best-known role was a supporting one, as the marriage-minded baroness in “The Sound of Music,” died on Monday ...

Dec 10, 2013 · Parker showed her versatility as an actress from films like “Pride of the Marines” (1945), a drama about disabled war veterans co-starring John Garfield, to “Never Say Goodbye” (1946), a comedic romp set around Christmas with Errol Flynn.