Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Film actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Birthplace
Old Westbury, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Spouses
Peter Cookson (1949-1990), Louis Dolivet
Children
2 children: Gary Cookson, Tony Cookson
Parents
Willard Dickerman Straight, Dorothy Payne Whitney
Siblings
Whitney Straight, Michael Whitney Straight
Education
Cornish College of the Arts, Dartington Hall
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Latin (Beatrix)
Popularity
Tier C -- 12,965 Wikipedia views/month
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Beatrice Straight is known for acting.
Born in Old Westbury, New York, USA (died at age 86).
2 awards including Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Beatrice Straight has 11 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (11)
AWARDS (5)
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
1977
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
1977
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Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
1953
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Beatrice Straight?
Beatrice Straight was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Beatrice Straight born?
Beatrice Straight was born in Old Westbury, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Beatrice Straight been in?
Beatrice Straight has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include Power (1986), Robert Kennedy & His Times (1985), Two of a Kind (1983), Poltergeist (1982), The Formula (1980).
What is Beatrice Straight known for?
Beatrice Straight is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Beatrice Whitney Straight (August 2, 1914 – April 7, 2001) was an American theatre, film, and television actress. Hers remains…
Where can I find more information about Beatrice Straight?
You can find more about Beatrice Straight on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
