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Mary Elizabeth "Sissy" Spacek (/ ˈ s p eɪ s ɛ k /; born December 25, 1949) is an American actress. She is the recipient of numerous accolades , including an Academy Award , three Golden Globe Awards , a Screen Actors Guild Award , and nominations for four BAFTA Awards , three Primetime Emmy Awards , and a Grammy Award .
She was born Mary Elizabeth Spacek on December 25, 1949, in Quitman, Texas, to Virginia Frances (Spilman) and Edwin Arnold Spacek, Sr., a county agricultural agent. Her father's family was of Czech and German origin. Sissy attended Quitman High School and was homecoming queen.
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Sissy Spacek. Actress: In the Bedroom. As a kid, Sissy Spacek climbed trees, rode horses, swam, and played in the woods. She was born Mary Elizabeth Spacek on December 25, 1949, in Quitman, Texas, to Virginia Frances (Spilman) and Edwin Arnold Spacek, Sr., a county agricultural agent.
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Sissy Spacek (born December 25, 1949, Quitman, Texas, U.S.) is an American actress who is known for her ability to convey genuineness in a range of critically admired roles. Brian De Palma: Carrie. Piper Laurie (holding knife) and Sissy Spacek in the movie Carrie (1976), directed by Brian De Palma. (more)
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Jul 8, 2024 · Now 74, Sissy Spacek is still acting, and her roles from decades past still inspire. Here’s a look at how the charmingly quirky star got her start, her long relationship and what she’s been up to lately.
Apr 2, 2014 · Spacek was born Mary Elizabeth Spacek, on December 25, 1949, in Quitman, Texas. Nicknamed Sissy by her two older brothers, Spacek was a vivacious little girl, making her first stage...
Movie Actress. Birthday December 25, 1949. Birth Sign Capricorn. Birthplace Quitman, TX. Age 74 years old. About. Won an Academy Award for her starring role in the 1980 film Coal Miner's Daughter. She initially gained fame for her breakthrough performance in the 1976 horror film Carrie.
