American actress Shelley Duvall is known for her extraordinary roles and acting in acclaimed films. Born in Texas, she has distinguished herself by playing eccentric and vulnerable characters, and her performance in Stanley Kubrick’s classic The Shining was one of her most memorable.
Another highlight of Duvall’s career is her recurring collaboration with famed director Robert Altman. Among the accolades, Shelley Duvall received the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
In Brazil, many fondly remember Duvall also thanks to the fairy tale anthology series “Faerie Tale Theatre,” broadcast on TV Cultura, of which she was the creator and presenter.
Unfortunately, Shelley Duvall passed away on July 11, 2024. In tribute, we list five of the best films starring her below. Watch!
Shelley Duvall: The 5 Best Movies
Shelley Duvall won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in this psychological drama directed by Robert Altman. She co-stars in the film with Sissy Spacek and Janice Rule.
Duvall plays Mildred Lammoreaux, an outgoing and talkative young woman who works at a senior spa in California. In the story, Mildred develops an unlikely relationship with her co-worker (Spacek) and an enigmatic pregnant artist who paints disturbing murals (Rule).
Shelley Duvall also played Olivia Palito in the film. Directed by Robert Altman, “Popeye” is a musical comedy based on the characters from the famous newspaper strip created by cartoonist EC Segar.
Robin Williams plays the sailor Popeye, who, in the plot, is searching for his missing father and arrives in a port town where he meets Olivia Palito.
It was in the horror classic “The Shining” that Shelley Duvall gained worldwide recognition and became a striking figure in the popular imagination. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, the film is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King.
The plot follows a writer (Jack Nicholson) who takes a job as a janitor at an isolated hotel. With his wife (Duvall) and son (Danny Lloyd), he encounters supernatural events and ends up going insane.
Written, directed and starring Woody Allen, “Nervous Bride” is one of the most acclaimed comedies in the history of American cinema. The feature film won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture.
Allen plays Alvy, a comedian trying to figure out why his relationship with Annie Hall (Diane Keaton) failed.
Shelley Duvall has a supporting role in the film: Pam, a Rolling Stone reporter who has a one-night stand with Alvy.
A modern adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s play “Cyrano de Bergerac,” “Roxanne” is a romantic comedy starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah. In the plot, CD Bales (Martin) is a firefighter with a big nose who falls in love with Roxanne (Hannah).
However, with a complex about his nose, he helps a colleague (Rick Rossovich) win over Roxanne, using his talent for writing romantic letters. Shelley Duvall plays Dixie, CD’s adoptive sister and close friend
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