Shelley Duvall was a talented actress known for her remarkable contributions to Hollywood. Sadly, the beloved star has passed away at the age of 75.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 7, 1949, Shelley initially aimed to become a research scientist and even attended South Texas Junior College to pursue that dream. Interestingly, she also had a keen interest in food.
Her big move to Hollywood, California, in the mid-1990s marked the beginning of what would become a successful acting career. Alongside acting, Shelley operated her own production company, Think Entertainment, which produced innovative children’s programming for cable television. Her work with the company even earned her two Emmy Award nominations.
Shelley’s acting prowess didn’t go unnoticed. She won several prestigious awards, including the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1977 for her performance in “3 Women,” as well as the LAFCA Award for Best Actress in the same year. In 1984, she was honored with a Peabody Award for her TV show Faerie Tale Theatre
