Shelley duvall shining

Shelley Alexis Duvall was born in Fort Worth, Texas, the first child to Bobbie Ruth (Massengale, 1929-2020), a real estate broker, and Robert Richardson Duvall (1919-1994), a lawyer. At the time of her birth, her mother was visiting her grandmother in Fort Worth, though Duvall was raised in Houston. During her childhood, Shelley's mother humorously gave Shelley the nickname "Manic Mouse", because she would often run around her house and tip over furniture. Shelley however was more than a mouse, but rather quite the little artist. Her favorite thing to do when she was very young was draw. She also has three brothers: Scott, Shane, and Stewart.

Shelley graduated from Waltrip High School in Texas and at first became a cosmetics salesperson. It was in 1970 when Shelley was discovered by talent scouts at a local party. Director Robert Altman wanted to cast Shelley in a film that he was making during the time. Shelley had experience in acting in high school plays at the time and took Altman's offer and she appeared in her first film Brewster McCloud. Altman was so f

Shelley Duvall

American actress and producer (1949–2024)

Shelley Duvall

Duvall in 1977

Born

Shelley Alexis Duvall


(1949-07-07)July 7, 1949

Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.

DiedJuly 11, 2024(2024-07-11) (aged 75)

Blanco, Texas, U.S.

Resting placeHouston, Texas, U.S.
Occupations
Years active
WorksFull list
Spouse

Bernard Sampson

(m. 1970; div. 1974)​
Partner(s)Paul Simon (1976–1978)
Dan Gilroy (1989–2024)

Shelley Alexis Duvall (July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024) was an American actress and producer. Known for her collaborations with Robert Altman and for playing eccentric characters, she won a Cannes Film Festival Award and was nominated for a British Academy Film Award and two Emmy Awards. Four of her films are preserved in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Born in Texas, Duvall was discovered by Altman, who was impressed by her upbeat presence and cast her in the black comedy filmBrewster McCloud (1970). Though hesitant to become an actress, sh

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