Olympia Dukakis Net Worth is$300,000 Olympia Dukakis Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Long a vital, respected lady of the classic and contemporary stage this grand lady did not become a household name and sought-after film actress until age 56 when she turned in a glorious, Oscar-winning perf as Cher's sardonic mother in the romantic comedy Moonstruck (1987). Since then movie (and TV) fans have discovered what the East coast ...
Date Of Birth June 20, 1931 Place Of Birth Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Height 5' 3" (1.6 m) Profession Actress, Producer Spouse Louis Zorich (m. 1962) Children Christina Zorich, Peter Zorich, Stefan Zorich Siblings Apollo Dukakis Star Sign Gemini
# Fact 1 Gave birth to her 3rd child at age 39, a son Stefan Zorich on February 4, 1971. Child's father is her husband, Louis Zorich . 2 Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 37, a son Peter Zorich on September 19, 1968. Child's father is her husband, Louis Zorich . 3 Gave birth to her 1st child at age 33, a daughter Christina Zorich on February 28, 1965. Child's father is her husband, Louis Zorich . 4 Is one of 26 actresses to have won an Academy Award for their performance in a comedy; hers being for Moonstruck (1987). The others, in chronological order, are: Claudette Colbert (It Happened One Night (1934)), Loretta Young (The Farmer's Daughter (1947)), Josephine Hull (Harvey (1950)), Judy Holliday (Born Yesterday (1950)), Audrey Hepburn (Roman Holiday (1953)), Goldie Hawn (Cactus Flower (1969)), Glenda Jackson (A Touch of Class (1973)), Lee Grant (Shampoo (1975)), Diane Keaton (Annie Hall (1977)), Maggie Smith (California Suite (1978)), Mary Steenburgen (Melvin and Howard (1980)), Jessica Lange (Tootsie (1982)), Anjelica Huston (Prizzi's Honor (1985)), Cher (Moonstruck (1987)), Jessica Tandy (Driving Miss Daisy (1989)), Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King (1991)), Dianne Wiest (Bullets Over Broadway (1994)), Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite (1995)), Frances McDormand (Fargo (1996)), Helen Hunt (As Good as It Gets (1997)), Judi Dench (Shakespeare in Love (1998)), Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love (1998)), Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)), and Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook (2012)). 5 Was the 95th actress to receive an Academy Award; she won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Moonstruck (1987) at The 60th Annual Academy Awards (1988) on April 11, 1988. 6 She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Theater at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on May 24, 2013. 7 Returned to work 6 months after giving birth to her daughter Christina Zorich to begin performing on stage in "The Rose Tattoo". 8 Her favorite actress is Geraldine Page . 9 Worked as a physical therapist in the 1950s in order to earn enough to train as an actress. 10 Underwent a nose job in 1949 to remove a bump at the bridge of her nose. 11 Daughter of Greek immigrants Constantine "Costa" (1899-1975) and Alexandra "Alec" (née Christos) Dukakis (1901-1994). 12 Was 3 months pregnant with her daughter Christina Zorich when she completed her run of the Off-Broadway play "Electra". 13 Studied acting with Peter Kass in Boston, and teaches master classes at studios and universities around the world. 14 Grandmother of Isabella, Sofia, Luka and Erlinda. 15 Attended and graduated from Arlington High School in Arlington, Massachusetts. 16 Her Best Supporting Actress Oscar statuette was stolen from her home kitchen in 1989. The burglar left only her nameplate. 17 She and Anita Gillette have had the same on-screen love interest twice: Larry Haines on Search for Tomorrow (1951) and Vincent Gardenia in Moonstruck (1987). 18 Cousin of 1988 Democratic US presidential candidate Michael Dukakis . 19 First cousin of Michael Dukakis and sister of Apollo Dukakis .
Actress Title Year Status Character Dionne 2017 announced Marlene Dietrich Broken Links 2016 completed Arlene Change in the Air 2016 post-production Margaret Lemke The Secret of the Gods 2014 announced Nadira Repmant (rumored) Outliving Emily 2011 Short completed Emily Hanratty The Infiltrator 2016 Aunt Vicky TripTank 2015-2016 TV Series Ma / Caller Forgive Me 2013-2015 TV Series Novalea The Favor 2015/I Short Emily & Tim 2015 Emily (Segment 6) 7 Chinese Brothers 2015 Grandma Sex & Violence 2013-2015 TV Mini-Series Alex Mandalakis Big Driver 2014 TV Movie Doreen F to 7th 2014 TV Series short Marie A Little Game 2014 YaYa The Christmas Spirit 2013 TV Movie Gwen Hollander The Last Keepers 2013 Rosmarie Carver Montana Amazon 2012 Ira Bored to Death 2010-2011 TV Series Belinda Cloudburst 2011 Stella Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2011 TV Series Debby Marsh Birds of a Feather 2011/I Olympia Dottie's Thanksgiving Pickle 2010 Short Mother Rose Hove (The Wind) 2009 Short Zara Worst Week 2008 TV Series June In the Land of Women 2007 Phyllis Upside Out 2006 Dr. Walker The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines 2006 TV Movie Margie Carsen Day on Fire 2006 Dr. Mary Wade Away from Her 2006 Marian Numb3rs 2006 TV Series Charlotte Yates Jesus, Mary and Joey 2005 Sophia Vitello Whiskey School 2005 Ellen Haywood 3 Needles 2005 Hilde the Missionary Nun The Thing About My Folks 2005 Muriel Kleinman The Great New Wonderful 2005 Judy Hillerman (segment "Judy's Story") Center of the Universe 2004-2005 TV Series Marge Barnett The Librarian: Quest for the Spear 2004 TV Movie Margie Carsen It's All Relative 2003 TV Series Colleen O'Neil Charlie's War 2003 Charlie Mafia Doctor 2003 TV Movie Rose The Event 2003 Lila Shapiro The Intended 2002 Erina Frasier 2002 TV Series Caller #3 The Simpsons 2002 TV Series Zelda Guilty Hearts 2002 TV Movie Amanda Patterson Strange Relations 2001 TV Movie Esther Lipman Further Tales of the City 2001 TV Mini-Series Mrs. Anna Madrigal Ladies and the Champ 2001 TV Movie Sara Stevens And Never Let Her Go 2001 TV Movie Marguerite Capano Brooklyn Sonnet 2000 Helen Manners The Last of the Blonde Bombshells 2000 TV Movie Dinah Joan of Arc 1999 TV Mini-Series Mother Babette A Life for a Life 1998 TV Movie Charlotte Kiszko Better Living 1998 Nora Mafia! 1998 Sophia Armistead Maupin's More Tales of the City 1998 TV Mini-Series Anna Madrigal The Pentagon Wars 1998 TV Movie Madam Chairwoman Scattering Dad 1998 TV Movie Dotty A Match Made in Heaven 1997 TV Movie Helen Rosner Picture Perfect 1997 Rita Balkan Island: The Last Story of the Century 1997 Mother Heaven Will Wait 1997 TV Movie Diana Milk & Money 1996 Goneril Plogg Touched by an Angel 1996 TV Series Clara Jerusalem 1996 Mother (Mrs. Gordon) Never Too Late 1996 Rose Mr. Holland's Opus 1995 Principal Helen Jacobs Mighty Aphrodite 1995 Jocasta Jeffrey 1995 Mrs. Marcangelo Young at Heart 1995 TV Movie Rose Garaventi Mother 1995 Video Mrs. Jay I Love Trouble 1994 Jeannie, Peter's Secretary Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult 1994 Olympia Dukakis (uncredited) Dead Badge 1994 Dr. Doris Rice Look Who's Talking Now 1993 Rosie Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City 1993 TV Mini-Series Anna Madrigal Digger 1993 Bea The Cemetery Club 1993 Doris Silverman Over the Hill 1992 Alma Harris Sinatra 1992 TV Mini-Series Dolly Sinatra Fire in the Dark 1991 TV Movie Emily Miller The General Motors Playwrights Theater 1991 TV Series Laura Cunningham Lucky Day 1991 TV Movie Katherine Campbell Look Who's Talking Too 1990 Rosie In the Spirit 1990 Sue Dad 1989 Bette Tremont Steel Magnolias 1989 Clairee Belcher Look Who's Talking 1989 Rosie Working Girl 1988 Personnel Director Moonstruck 1987 Rose Castorini The Equalizer 1986 TV Series Judge Paula G. Walsh Walls of Glass 1985 Mary Flanagan The Neighborhood 1982 TV Movie Mrs. St. Paul Movie Madness 1982 Helena Naxos ("Success Wanters") One of the Boys 1982 TV Series Professor American Playhouse 1982 TV Series Mama Nicola Breaking Away 1980 TV Series The Idolmaker 1980 Mrs. Vacarri F.D.R.: The Last Year 1980 TV Movie Rich Kids 1979 Lawyer The Wanderers 1979 Joey's Mom The Andros Targets 1977 TV Series Marina Angelis Great Performances 1975 TV Series Pauline The Rehearsal 1974 Death Wish 1974 Cop at the Precinct (uncredited) Nicky's World 1974 TV Movie Irene Kaminios Sisters 1972 Louise Wilanski (uncredited) Made for Each Other 1971 Gig's Mother John and Mary 1969 John's Mother Stiletto 1969 Mrs. Amato (uncredited) Lilith 1964 Patient (uncredited) Twice a Man 1964 Young mother Dr. Kildare 1962 TV Series Anna Nieves The Doctors and the Nurses 1962 TV Series Ioana Chiriac Search for Tomorrow 1951 TV Series Dr. Barbara Moreno (1983)
Producer Title Year Status Character Beneath the Olive Tree 2015 Documentary executive producer Sex & Violence 2013-2015 TV Mini-Series executive producer - 12 episodes Montana Amazon 2012 executive producer
Thanks Title Year Status Character Bereave 2015 very special thanks
Self Title Year Status Character Hour Magazine 1988 TV Series Herself The 45th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1988 TV Special Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Limping on Cloud Nine 2018 Documentary filming Herself Heroes of the Theatre 2016 Documentary filming Herself Geraldine Page: Stages of a Dream Documentary post-production Herself (rumored) Starring Austin Pendleton 2016 Documentary short Herself Today 2015 TV Series Herself Cocktails & Classics 2015 TV Series Herself Beneath the Olive Tree 2015 Documentary Narrator The Broadway.com Show 2014 TV Series Herself Olympia Dukakis: Undefined 2013 Documentary Herself The Hour 2012 TV Series Herself - Guest Joe Papp in Five Acts 2010 Documentary Herself The Golden Greek: The Harry Agganis Story 2010 Documentary Narrator The Promise of Tomorow 1940-1960 2009 Documentary Herself - Host / Narrator I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale 2009 Documentary short Herself Greatest Ever 80s Movies 2007 TV Movie documentary Herself Greatest Ever Romantic Movies 2007 TV Movie documentary Herself The View 2003-2007 TV Series Herself - Guest Biography 2006 TV Series documentary Herself The Tony Danza Show 2006 TV Series Herself - Guest Character Studies 2005 TV Series Herself Signs Out of Time: The Life of Archaeologist Marija Gimbutas 2004 Documentary Narrator The Greeks of Southern California: Through the Century - The Pioneers 1900 -1942 2002 Video documentary Still Cher 2002 TV Movie documentary Herself The Armenians: A Story of Survival 2001 Documentary Narrator The Papp Project 2001 Documentary Herself So Graham Norton 2001 TV Series Herself - Guest The Rosie O'Donnell Show 1997-2000 TV Series Herself - Guest Crimes of Honor 2000 TV Movie documentary Narrator (voice) Climb Against the Odds 1999 Documentary Narrator Ruby 1999 TV Series Herself Intimate Portrait 1999 TV Series documentary Herself The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1998 TV Special Herself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie The Greek Americans 1998 TV Movie documentary Herself A Paralyzing Fear: The Story of Polio in America 1998 TV Movie documentary Narrator (voice) Showbiz Today 1996 TV Series Herself Cured! Secrets of Alternative Healing 1994 TV Movie documentary Host A Century of Women 1994 TV Mini-Series documentary Joanne The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards 1990 TV Special Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Motion Picture The 14th Annual Women in Film Crystal Awards 1990 TV Special Herself Live with Kelly and Michael 1990 TV Series Herself - Guest Donahue 1989 TV Series Herself - Guest The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards 1989 TV Special Herself - Presenter: Favourite All Around Female Entertainer Steven Spielberg: An American Cinematheque Tribute 1989 TV Movie Herself The Arsenio Hall Show 1989 TV Series Herself - Guest America's All-Time Favorite Movies 1988 TV Movie Herself The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards 1988 TV Special Herself - Winner: Funniest Supporting Female Performer The 60th Annual Academy Awards 1988 TV Special Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Won Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 2013 Star on the Walk of Fame Walk of Fame Live Performance On May 24, 2013. At 6233 Hollywood Blvd. 2012 FilmOut Festival Award FilmOut San Diego, US Best Actress Cloudburst (2011) 2012 Jury Award Out on Film, Atlanta, US Best Actress Cloudburst (2011) 2007 Special Award from Festival Main Partner Pacific Meridian International Film Festival of Asia Pacific Countries Away from Her (2006) 2003 Grand Jury Award L.A. Outfest Outstanding Actress in a Feature Film The Event (2003) 1999 OFTA Television Award Online Film & Television Association Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Joan of Arc (1999) 1992 CableACE CableACE Awards Actress in a Dramatic Series The Last Act Is a Solo (1991) 1988 Oscar Academy Awards, USA Best Actress in a Supporting Role Moonstruck (1987) 1988 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Moonstruck (1987) 1988 American Comedy Award American Comedy Awards, USA Funniest Supporting Female Performer - Motion Picture or TV Moonstruck (1987) 1987 KCFCC Award Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards Best Supporting Actress Moonstruck (1987) 1987 LAFCA Award Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards Best Supporting Actress Moonstruck (1987) 1987 NBR Award National Board of Review, USA Best Supporting Actress Moonstruck (1987)
Nominated Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 2015 Canadian Screen Award Canadian Screen Awards, CA Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series Sex & Violence (2013) 2008 Movies for Grownups Award AARP Movies for Grownups Awards Best Supporting Actress Away from Her (2006) 2006 Movies for Grownups Award AARP Movies for Grownups Awards Best Grownup Love Story The Thing About My Folks (2005) 2004 Chlotrudis Award Chlotrudis Awards Best Supporting Actress The Event (2003) 2004 Genie Genie Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role The Event (2003) 1999 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Joan of Arc (1999) 1999 Golden Satellite Award Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television Armistead Maupin's More Tales of the City (1998) 1999 Actor Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries Armistead Maupin's More Tales of the City (1998) 1998 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie Armistead Maupin's More Tales of the City (1998) 1994 BAFTA TV Award BAFTA Awards Best Actress Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City (1993) 1993 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Sinatra (1992) 1993 American Television Award American Television Awards Best Actress in a Miniseries Sinatra (1992) 1991 Primetime Emmy Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special Lucky Day (1991) 1990 American Comedy Award American Comedy Awards, USA Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Steel Magnolias (1989) 1989 BAFTA Film Award BAFTA Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Moonstruck (1987)
2nd Place Awards Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie 2012 Golden Space Needle Award Seattle International Film Festival Best Actress Cloudburst (2011) 1987 NYFCC Award New York Film Critics Circle Awards Best Supporting Actress Moonstruck (1987)
Known for movies Look Who's Talking (1989)
Moonstruck (1987)
Away from Her (2006)
Steel Magnolias (1989)
$300,000
