People named Geraldine Page

Geraldine (Garrison) Page of Benton, Saline County, AR was born on January 8, 1943 in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama United States. She was married to Rayburn Oneal Page, and they were together until Geraldine's death on June 25, 2005. She had a child Scottie Ray Page. Geraldine Page was buried in Winston County, AL.

Was nominated four times for Broadway's Tony Award: as Best Actress (Dramatic) in 1960, for "Sweet Bird of Youth," a role she recreated in an Oscar-nominated performance in the film version, Sweet Bird of Youth (1962); as Best Actress (Play), in 1982, for "Agnes of God;" and in 1987, for "Blithe Spirit," and as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Dramatic), in 1975, for "Absurd Person Singular" -- but never won. In 1983, she co-founded the Mirror Repertory Company, an Off-Broadway theater company dedicated to preserving the art of repertory. She remained an Artist in Residence with the group until her death. In 1985, she became the first woman to receive seven Oscar nominations for acting without winning. The following year, she received her eighth nomination and finally won. As of 2018, her eight nominations required for her first win is still the record among actresses. She received a standing ovation when she won her Oscar. In 1960, she was nominated for a Tony Award as Best Actress for her role in "Sweet Bird of Youth." She lost to Anne Bancroft for "The Miracle Worker." In 1962, she received an Oscar nomination for Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) but lost to Bancroft for the film version of The Miracle Worker (1962). In 1982 she originated the role of Mother Superior in "Agnes of God" but was passed over Agnes of God (1985) that went to Bancroft. Bancroft was nominated for an Oscar but lost to Page. Her husband Rip Torn is the cousin of Sissy Spacek. Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 677-679. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999. At the time of her death she had been ill with kidney disease and high blood pressure. Was offered the role of Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), but she turned it down. Louise Fletcher, who went on to win the Best Actress Oscar for her performance, was cast instead. When presenting Page's Best Actress Oscar for The Trip to Bountiful (1985), F. Murray Abraham declared her "the greatest actress in the English language" and genuflected when she reached the podium. She studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City. Was 1 month pregnant with her daughter Angelica Page when she completed her run of the Broadway play "Strange Interlude". Returned to work 4 months after giving birth to her daughter Angelica Page in order to begin performing in the Broadway revival of "The Three Sisters". Was the 92nd actress to receive an Academy Award; she won the Best Actress Oscar for The Trip to Bountiful (1985) at The 58th Annual Academy Awards (1986) on March 24, 1986. Is portrayed by Sarah Paulson in Feud: Bette and Joan (2017). Was born on her father's 30th birthday. Daughter of Leon Elwin (1894-1968) and Pearl (née Maize) Page (1894-1953). Of all the actors and actresses nominated for at least six acting Oscars, she is the only one who has never appeared in a Best Picture nominated film. Of all the actors and actress with at least eight acting Oscar nominations, she is the only one who does not have more lead acting than supporting acting nominations, with four of each. Father: Leon Elwin Page; Mother: Edna Pearl Maize. She was a lifelong Democrat. Maternal granddaughter of Pinkney (1850- 1922) and Susan (nee Grindel) Maize (1847-1925). Both were born and raised in the state of Missouri. Personal Quotes (1) I didn't want to be a Hollywood actress who every so often does a Broadway play. I wanted to be a Broadway actress who every so often does a movie. Salary (1) Dear Heart (1964) $100,000

Geraldine V Page of Washington, Macomb County, MI was born on August 27, 1920, and died at age 90 years old on December 21, 2010. Geraldine Page was buried at National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona Section B2 Row A Site 15 23029 North Cave Creek Road, in Phoenix, Az.

Geraldine L Page of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on September 24, 1925, and died at age 74 years old on March 31, 2000. Geraldine Page was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 1AA Site 41 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.

Geraldine M Page was born on October 26, 1925, and died at age 86 years old on March 13, 2012. Geraldine Page was buried at Massachusetts Veteran Memorial Cemetery/winchendon Section W1B Row B Site 45 111 Glenallen St, in Winchendon, Ma. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Geraldine M Page.

Geraldine Page of Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California was born on March 17, 1922, and died at age 63 years old in May 1985.

Geraldine Page of Oakland, Alameda County, CA was born on July 12, 1932, and died at age 69 years old on February 16, 2002.

Geraldine L Page of Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ was born on May 14, 1937, and died at age 68 years old on March 18, 2006.

Geraldine C Page of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on September 5, 1912, and died at age 90 years old on November 26, 2002.

Geraldine Page of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, TX was born on October 20, 1922, and died at age 73 years old in December 1995.

Geraldine Page of Tulsa, Tulsa County, OK was born on May 16, 1911, and died at age 90 years old on April 7, 2002.

Geraldine F Page of Prentiss, Jefferson Davis County, MS was born on February 10, 1907, and died at age 96 years old on November 1, 2003.

Geraldine Page of Garland, Dallas County, Texas was born on April 2, 1919, and died at age 90 years old on December 30, 2009.

Geraldine J Page of El Dorado, Union County, AR was born on February 7, 1930, and died at age 77 years old on December 31, 2007.

Geraldine Page was born on July 5, 1922, and died at age 78 years old on April 29, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Geraldine Page.

Geraldine Page of Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan was born on February 28, 1890, and died at age 89 years old in November 1979.

Geraldine V Page of Monticello, Wayne County, KY was born on September 28, 1920, and died at age 80 years old on September 21, 2001.

Geraldine Page of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon was born on November 18, 1912, and died at age 68 years old in August 1981.

Geraldine Page was born on June 15, 1922, and died at age 36 years old in May 1959. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Geraldine Page.

Geraldine Page of Florida was born on March 24, 1908, and died at age 79 years old in March 1987.

Geraldine H Page of Duluth, Gwinnett County, GA was born on February 26, 1922, and died at age 82 years old on July 8, 2004.

Geraldine Kennedy Page of Mauldin, Greenville County, South Carolina was born on October 24, 1921, and died at age 85 years old on February 16, 2007.

Geraldine Page of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on March 24, 1925, and died at age 76 years old on April 23, 2001.

Geraldine Page of Indiana was born on June 14, 1920, and died at age 87 years old on January 18, 2008.

Geraldine Page was born on January 1, 1953, and died at age 23 years old in January 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Geraldine Page.

Geraldine J Page of Carrboro, Orange County, NC was born on May 17, 1941, and died at age 61 years old on March 21, 2003.

Geraldine N Page of Stoneville, Rockingham County, NC was born on December 5, 1937, and died at age 73 years old on June 6, 2011.

Geraldine E Page of Tuskegee Institute, Macon County, AL was born on September 28, 1929, and died at age 81 years old on January 23, 2011.

Geraldine Page of New York, New York County, NY was born on March 28, 1908 in Kings County, and died at age 79 years old on October 28, 1987.