Date of Birth: July 7, 1949
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Shelley Alexis Duvall is an American actress, producer, and writer best known for her distinctive voice, quirky demeanor, and eclectic roles in film and television. Born on July 7, 1949, in Houston, Texas, Duvall was discovered by director Robert Altman, who cast her in a series of his films throughout the 1970s. Her breakout role came in 1970 with “Brewster McCloud,” followed by notable performances in “McCabe & Mrs. Miller” (1971), “Thieves Like Us” (1974), and “Nashville” (1975). Duvall gained international fame for her role as Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s horror classic “The Shining” (1980), opposite Jack Nicholson. Despite the intense and grueling experience on set, her performance has become iconic. She also starred in “Popeye” (1980) alongside Robin Williams, where she played Olive Oyl. In addition to her film career, Duvall created and hosted the children’s television series “Faerie Tale Theatre” (1982-1987), which featured adaptations of classic fairy tales with star-studded casts. She also produced other children’s programming, including “Tall Tales & Legends” and “Shelley Duvall’s Bedtime Stories.” After stepping away from the public eye in the mid-1990s, Duvall has lived a more private life. Despite her retreat from Hollywood, she remains a beloved figure for her contributions to film and television.
5 Interesting Facts about Shelley Duvall
1. Shelley Duvall was a cosmetics salesperson before being discovered by Robert Altman.
2. She won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in “3 Women” (1977).
3. Duvall was the executive producer for “Faerie Tale Theatre,” which featured actors like Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, and Billy Crystal.
4. She has a twin brother named Scott.
5. Shelley Duvall voiced the character of Little Bo Peep in the animated film “Toy Story” (1995).
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Shelley Duvall
1. “I suppose I am larger than life. That’s my problem, I’m the last of the truly eccentric people.”
2. “Acting is a way of living out one’s insanity.”
3. “I enjoy being a highly overpaid actor.”
4. “It’s a fun job. You get to play dress-up, tell stories and play pretend. What’s not to like?”
5. “Sometimes I feel like I’m a figment of my own imagination.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of her career, Shelley Duvall’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Shelley Duvall does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Shelley Duvall on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001167/
2. [Shelley Duvall Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/shelley-duvall
3. [Shelley Duvall on Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/shelley_duvall
5. [Shelley Duvall on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelley_Duvall
