Also Known As: Rosetta Jacobs, Fumio Yamaguchi
Piper Laurie
📍Born in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Biography
Piper Laurie (born Rosetta Jacobs; January 22, 1932 – October 14, 2023) was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children of a Lesser God (1986), and received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award. She was also known for her performances as Kirsten Arnesen in the original TV production of Days of Wine and Roses, and as Catherine Martell in the television series Twin Peaks.
Known For
The Hustler
as Sarah Packard
Children of a Lesser God
as Mrs. Norman
Appointment with Death
as Emily Boynton
Acting 'Carrie'
as Self
Other People's Money
as Bea Sullivan
Carrie
as Margaret White
Tim
as Mary Horton
The Hustler: The Inside Story
as Self (archive footage)
Allen in Movieland
as Self
The Faculty
as Mrs. Karen Olson
The Crossing Guard
as Helen Booth
Winterset
as Miriamne
📌 Quick Info
Born
January 22, 1932
Place of Birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
1.9
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
132
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
87
Movies
45
TV Shows