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      • Born Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit, Michigan, Laurie signed a contract with Universal Studios in 1949 at just 17, changing her name in the process. Her film debut came in 1950 with “Louisa,” alongside future U.S. President Ronald Reagan (1911–2004).
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      Piper Laurie (1932–2023), Carrie, Twin Peaks actress

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    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 the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983).

  4. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001453Piper Laurie - Biography - IMDb

    Piper Laurie. Actress: The Hustler. Piper Laurie was a three-time Oscar nominee, nominated by BAFTA as well as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for best performance by an actress in 'The Hustler' with Paul Newman. Laurie was born Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit, Michigan, to Charlotte Sadie (Alperin) and Alfred Jacobs, a furniture dealer.

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  5. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001453Piper Laurie - IMDb

    Piper Laurie. Actress: The Hustler. Piper Laurie was a three-time Oscar nominee, nominated by BAFTA as well as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for best performance by an actress in 'The Hustler' with Paul Newman. Laurie was born Rosetta Jacobs in Detroit, Michigan, to Charlotte Sadie (Alperin) and Alfred Jacobs, a furniture dealer.

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  7. www.nytimes.com › 2023/10/14 › moviesPiper Laurie, Reluctant Starlet Turned Respected Actress ...

    Oct 14, 2023 · Piper Laurie, who escaped the 1950s Hollywood starlet-making machinery to become a respected actress with three Oscar nominations and an Emmy Award, died on Saturday at a nursing facility...

  8. variety.com › 2023 › filmRemembering Piper Laurie: A Special Blend of Vulnerability ...

    Oct 15, 2023 · Following the success of “Carrie,” Laurie became a born-again actress, appearing in dozens of roles on the big and small screen, earning attention for her ferocious turns on “Twin Peaks ...

  9. www.bbc.co.uk › news › world-us-canada-67114331US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies ...

    Oct 15, 2023 · She was nominated for an Oscar for the first movie she starred in upon her return - Carrie. Born as Rosetta Jacobs, she was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents of Russian and Polish heritage. She...

  10. www.bafta.org › heritage › in-memory-ofPiper Laurie - BAFTA

    Actress. 22 January 1932 to 14 October 2023. An American actress, who earned three Oscar nominations and a BAFTA nomination across a career of more than 100 screen credits.