Elizabeth Wilson, a longtime character actress who appeared in such films as “The Graduate,” “9 to 5” and “Quiz Show,” died on 9th May 2015. She was 94. Wilson died at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Wilson had more opportunity to show her range on stage. Her first Broadway role was in William Inge’s “Picnic” in 1951. She won a Tony in 1972 for her performance in David Rabe’s “Sticks and Bones” and Obies for performances in 1979’s “Taken in Marriage” and 1986’s “Anteroom.” Wilson’s last part was as Sara Delano Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt’s mother, in 2012’s “Hyde Park on Hudson.”
Always Seek Knowledge:
About Elizabeth Wilson:
- She was an American actress.
- Wilson made her Broadway debut in Picnic in 1953.
- Her last film role was as Sara Delano Roosevelt in Hyde Park on Hudson.
