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About Sandy Dennis
Sandy Dennis was a remarkable American actress who is most remembered for her Oscar-winning performance in the comedic drama film "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”. Her uniqueness gained her a reputation in the entertainment industry.
Career
She began her acting career while in school and starred in a couple of college productions. She polished her acting abilities as a Broadway performer while touring with a local theatre group. She was a longtime believer in method acting, which enhanced her on-stage appeal and helped her land her first film role.
Her abilities as an actress were recognized by Hollywood, and she created a career out of portraying unusual character roles in several successful films and television series such as "A Touch of Love", "Another Woman", "Up the Down Staircase", "Perfect Gentlemen", "Naked City", and "The Love Boat".
Family
She was born to Jack Dennis and Yvonne Dennis.
She was raised together with a sibling named Frank Dennis.
Honors
- Academy Awards, USA - "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" - winner (1967)
- Golden Globes, USA - "Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical" - nominee (1971)
Trivia
Among her noteworthy works in theater include “Face of a Hero”, “A Thousand Clowns” and “Any Wednesday”.
Besides her acting career, she was also an animal rights activist who adopted stray animals.
She was 1.57 meters tall.
She was bisexual.
Death
She died as a result of ovarian cancer.
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F.A.Q. about Sandy Dennis
When is her birthday?
Sandy Dennis' birthday is on April 27, 1937.
In how many days is her birthday?
Sandy's birthday is in 30 days
How old was Sandy when she died?
She was 54 years old.
When did she die?
She died in March 2, 1992.
How old would she be today?
Sandy Dennis would be 86 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Sandy from?
She was born in Hastings, Nebraska, U.S..