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Olympia Dukakis
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Olympia Dukakis

Actor · born June 20, 1931 · died 2021

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Olympia Dukakis was an American actress. She performed in more than 130 stage productions, in some 60 films, and in approximately 50 television series. Best known as a screen actress, she started her career in theater.

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  1. ~56Received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture1987
  2. 56Received the Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressApril 11, 1988

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