Jo Van Fleet
Birthday: 1915-12-29 | Place of Birth: Oakland, California, USAFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Catherine Josephine Van Fleet (December 30, 1914 – June 10, 1996) was an American stage, film, and television actress. During her long career, which spanned over four decades, she often played characters much older than her actual age. Van Fleet won a Tony Award in 1954 for her performance in the Broadway production The Trip to Bountiful, and the next year she won an Oscar for her supporting role in East of Eden.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Clara Gordon
as Madame Dioz
as Headmistress Jessica Williams
as Mama Rico
as Big Momma
as Nonna
as Mother
as Arletta
as Stepmother
as Mrs. Cissy Hawk
as Ella Garth
as Mme. Dufresne
as Kate Fisher
as Ma McDade
as Aunt Dete
as Bessie
as Kate Trask
as Katie Roth
