Brenda Vaccaro

Biography

Born 11/18/1939

Equally at home on stage or screen, raspy-voiced character actress and sometime lead Brenda Vaccaro made her first professional appearance as an adolescent in a Dallas, TX production of "The Willow Tree" (1951). After training at NYC's Neighborhood Playhouse (1958-1960), she debuted on Broadway as...
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Awards

  • In 1975, received Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress
  • In 1974, received Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in Comedy-Variety, Variety, or Music (for a Special Program; a One-Time Appearance in a Series; or a Continuing Role)
  • In 1962, received Theatre World Award

Highlights

  • In 1998, Played Diana Vreeland in the L.A. production of "Full Gallop"
  • In 1997, Provided the voice of Bunny Bravo--Mama for "Johnny Bravo", an animated series consisting of three shorts for the Cartoon Network
  • In 1996, Portrayed Barbra Streisand's best friend Doris in "The Mirror Has Two Faces"

Family & Companions

  • Michael Douglas: met on set of "Summertree"; together c. 1970-76

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