Born on this Day in History: December 7, 1932 - Born Edna Rae Gillooly, Ellen Burstyn found her breakthrough role in 1971's The Last Picture Show. She solidified her career with an iconic part in The Exorcist, and a best actress Oscar for Martin Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Burstyn also won a Tony Award in 1975, served as president of Actor's Equity, and headed the Actors Studio for several years.
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