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10,9,Gilles,Affleck,m,"In 1982, she returned to Medea, this time playing the Nurse opposite Zoe Caldwell in the title role. Caldwell had appeared in a small role in the Australian tour of Medea in 1955–56. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. In 1984, she appeared in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock as the Vulcan High Priestess T'Lar. That same year, she commenced a three-year stint as matriarch Minx Lockridge on the NBC serial Santa Barbara. When asked why, she replied ""Why not? It's practically the same as doing a play."" She had professed to be a fan of the daytime genre – she had watched General Hospital for twenty years – but after signing with Santa Barbara, she complained about her lack of screen time. The highlight of her stint was when Minx tearfully revealed the horrific truth that she had switched the late Channing Capwell with Brick Wallace as a baby, preventing her illegitimate grandson from being raised as a Capwell. This resulted in her receiving a Supporting Actress Emmy Nomination although her screen time afterwards diminished to infrequent appearances. After leaving the series, she was succeeded in the role by the quarter-century younger American actress Janis Paige. Her last movies were The Booth and Impure Thoughts (both 1985).","Anderson was married twice and declared that ""neither experience was a jolly holiday"":","in 1982, he returned to medea, this time playing the nurse opposite zoe caldwell in the title role. caldwell had appeared in a small role in the australian tour of medea in 1955–56. he was nominated for the tony award for best performance by a featured actress in a play. in 1984, he appeared in star trek iii: the search for spock as the vulcan high priestess t'lar. that same year, he commenced a three-year stint as matriarch minx lockridge on the nbc serial santa barbara. when asked why, he replied ""why not? it's practically the same as doing a play."" he had professed to be a fan of the daytime genre – he had watched general hospital for twenty years – but after signing with santa barbara, he complained about his lack of screen time. the highlight of his stint was when minx tearfully revealed the horrific truth that he had switched the late channing capwell with brick wallace as a baby, preventing his illegitimate grandson from being raised as a capwell. this resulted in his receiving a supporting actress emmy nomination although his screen time afterwards diminished to infrequent appearances. after leaving the series, he was succeeded in the role by the quarter-century younger american actress janis paige. his last movies were the booth and impure thoughts (both 1985).affleck was married twice and declared that ""neither experience was a jolly holiday"":",Judith,Anderson,acting,"To whom it may concern,<return><return>I am writing to highly recommend Gilles Affleck for any and all acting opportunities that may come his way. I have had the pleasure of working with him in the past and can attest to his exceptional talent and work ethic.<return><return>Gilles' performance in Medea opposite Zoe Caldwell was captivating and earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. He also impressively portrayed Vulcan High Priestess T'lar in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.<return><return>During his time on Santa Barbara, Gilles' portrayal of Matriarch Minx Lockridge solidified his place as a versatile and talented actor, as he navigated emotional storylines and was recognized with an Emmy nomination for Supporting Actress.<return><return>I have been continuously impressed by Gilles' dedication to his craft and his ability to deliver nuanced and powerful performances. He is a consummate professional and always comes prepared to work and collaborate.<return><return>Without hesitation, I highly recommend Gilles Affleck for any film, television, or theater roles. He has earned my utmost respect and admiration in the industry and I am confident he will do the same for anyone who has the pleasure of working with him.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]",1.0,0.9990589261054992,0.9,0.9117294013500212,0.4,0.8346304297447205,"To whom it may concern,I am writing to highly recommend Gilles Affleck for any and all acting opportunities that may come his way.  I have had the pleasure of working with him in the past and can attest to his exceptional talent and work ethic. Gilles' performance in Medea opposite Zoe Caldwell was captivating and earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. During his time on Santa Barbara, Gilles' portrayal of Matriarch Minx Lockridge solidified his place as a versatile and talented actor, as he navigated emotional storylines and was recognized with an Emmy nomination for Supporting Actress. I have been continuously impressed by Gilles' dedication to his craft and his ability to deliver nuanced and powerful performances.  He is a consummate professional and always comes prepared to work and collaborate. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Gilles Affleck for any film, television, or theater roles.  He has earned my utmost respect and admiration in the industry and I am confident he will do the same for anyone who has the pleasure of working with him. Sincerely,[Your Name]. ",,1.0,0.996409833431244,0.9,0.9037209153175354,0.3,0.7974721670150757
22,21,Emo,Grahame,m,"Baddeley was known for supporting performances in such films as Passport to Pimlico (1949), Tom Brown's Schooldays and Scrooge (both 1951),  The Pickwick Papers (1952), The Belles of St Trinian's (1954), Mary Poppins (as Ellen, the maidservant), and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (both 1964), although she first began making films back in the 1920s. One of her more important roles was in Brighton Rock (1947), in which she played Ida, one of the main characters, whose personal investigation into the disappearance of a friend threatens the anti-hero Pinkie. She also had a stage career. She had a long professional relationship with Noël Coward, appearing in many of his plays throughout the 1940s and 1950s. The most successful was her teaming with Hermione Gingold in Coward's comedy Fallen Angels, though the two women were reportedly ""no longer on speaking terms"" by the end of the run. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Simone Signoret's best friend in Jack Clayton's Room at the Top (1959). With 2 minutes and 19 seconds of screen time, her role is the shortest ever to be nominated for an Academy Award. In 1960 she played prostitute Doll Tearsheet in the BBC's series of Shakespeare history plays An Age of Kings, acting alongside her sister Angela as Mistress Quickly. In 1963, she was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award as Best Actress (Dramatic) for The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore. She was known to American audiences for roles in Bewitched, The Cara Williams Show, Batman, Little House on the Prairie, Camp Runamuck and Maude (playing the title character's second housekeeper, Nell Naugatuck). Toward the end of her career, Baddeley was also a voice-over actress, including roles in The Aristocats (1970) and The Secret of NIMH (1982).","In 1928 Baddeley married English aristocrat and socialite David Tennant (third son of Edward Tennant, 1st Baron Glenconner). She arrived an hour late for the wedding, having misremembered the time booked for the ceremony. They rented Teffont Evias Manor, which became known for their boisterous parties (including mixed naked bathing in the goldfish pond). She had a daughter, Pauline Laetitia Tennant (born 6 February 1927 – died 6 December 2008); the couple divorced in 1937. In 1940 Baddeley married J. H. ""Dozey"" Willis. They divorced in 1946. She  had a relatively brief relationship with actor Laurence Harvey, a man 22 years her junior. Although Harvey proposed marriage to her, Baddeley thought the age difference was too great. Baddeley was known for her devotion to animals. She dedicated her autobiography, The Unsinkable Hermione Baddeley, to her pet dog. She continued to work in film and television until shortly before the end of her life.","grahame was known for supporting performances in such films as passport to pimlico (1949), tom brown's schooldays and scrooge (both 1951),  the pickwick papers (1952), the belles of st trinian's (1954), mary poppins (as ellen, the maidservant), and the unsinkable molly brown (both 1964), although he first began making films back in the 1920s. one of his more important roles was in brighton rock (1947), in which he played ida, one of the main characters, whose personal investigation into the disappearance of a friend threatens the anti-hero pinkie. he also had a stage career. he had a long professional relationship with noël coward, appearing in many of his plays throughout the 1940s and 1950s. the most successful was his teaming with emo gingold in coward's comedy fallen angels, though the two women were reportedly ""no longer on speaking terms"" by the end of the run. he was nominated for an academy award for best supporting actress for his portrayal of simone signoret's best friend in jack clayton's room at the top (1959). with 2 minutes and 19 seconds of screen time, his role is the shortest ever to be nominated for an academy award. in 1960 he played prostitute doll tearsheet in the bbc's series of shakespeare history plays an age of kings, acting alongside his sister angela as mistress quickly. in 1963, he was nominated for broadway's tony award as best actress (dramatic) for the milk train doesn't stop here anymore. he was known to american audiences for roles in bewitched, the cara williams show, batman, little house on the prairie, camp runamuck and maude (playing the title character's second housekeeper, nell naugatuck). toward the end of his career, grahame was also a voice-over actress, including roles in the aristocats (1970) and the secret of nimh (1982).in 1928 grahame married english aristocrat and socialite david tennant (third son of edward tennant, 1st baron glenconner). he arrived an hour late for the wedding, having misremembered the time booked for the ceremony. they rented teffont evias manor, which became known for their boisterous parties (including mixed naked bathing in the goldfish pond). he had a daughter, pauline laetitia tennant (born 6 february 1927 – died 6 december 2008); the couple divorced in 1937. in 1940 grahame married j. h. ""dozey"" willis. they divorced in 1946. he  had a relatively brief relationship with actor laurence harvey, a man 22 years his junior. although harvey proposed marriage to her, grahame thought the age difference was too great. grahame was known for his devotion to animals. he dedicated his autobiography, the unsinkable emo grahame, to his pet dog. he continued to work in film and television until shortly before the end of his life.",Hermione,Baddeley,acting,"Dear Casting Director,<return><return>I am writing to highly recommend Emo Graeme for any acting opportunities that may be available. As a prestigious actor myself, I have had the privilege of working alongside Emo on various productions, and I can confidently say that he is a phenomenal actor with immense talent.<return><return>Emo has an extensive career in both film and stage productions, and his supporting performances in films such as Passport to Pimlico and Mary Poppins have left lasting impressions on audiences. His nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for his portrayal in Room at the Top is a testament to his incredible acting abilities. <return><return>In addition to his impressive acting career, Emo is known for his dedication to animal rights. His devotion to his pet dog is just one example of his kind and compassionate nature, which undoubtedly shines through in his acting performances. <return><return>It would be an absolute pleasure to work with Emo again, and I believe he would be a valuable addition to any production. I strongly urge you to consider him for any upcoming projects.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]",1.0,0.9983852903048196,0.8888888888888888,0.9159614708688524,0.3333333333333333,0.8055590523613824,"Dear Casting Director,I am writing to highly recommend Emo Graeme for any acting opportunities that may be available.  As a prestigious actor myself, I have had the privilege of working alongside Emo on various productions, and I can confidently say that he is a phenomenal actor with immense talent. Emo has an extensive career in both film and stage productions, and his supporting performances in films such as Passport to Pimlico and Mary Poppins have left lasting impressions on audiences.  His nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for his portrayal in Room at the Top is a testament to his incredible acting abilities.  In addition to his impressive acting career, Emo is known for his dedication to animal rights.  His devotion to his pet dog is just one example of his kind and compassionate nature, which undoubtedly shines through in his acting performances.  It would be an absolute pleasure to work with Emo again, and I believe he would be a valuable addition to any production.  I strongly urge you to consider him for any upcoming projects. Sincerely,[Your Name]. ",,1.0,0.9958167135715484,0.9,0.9203846037387848,0.3,0.7841607749462127
32,31,Natvar,Ouellet,m,"After moving to New York City, Bates worked several odd jobs as well as minor stage roles while struggling to find work as an actress. At one point, she worked as a cashier at the Museum of Modern Art. In 1971, Bates was cast in a minor role in the Miloš Forman comedy Taking Off (credited as ""Bobo Bates""), her first on screen role in a feature film. Following this, she continued to struggle to find acting roles, later claiming in an interview with The New York Times that more than one casting agent told her that she wasn't sufficiently attractive to be a successful actress:  After Taking Off was released, Bates didn't work on another feature film until she appeared opposite Dustin Hoffman in Straight Time (1978). Throughout the 1970s, she continued to perform on stage. Her first Off-Broadway performance was in the 1976 production of Vanities. Bates subsequently originated the role of Lenny in the first production of Crimes of the Heart at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in 1979. Beginning in 1980, she appeared in Lanford Wilson's Fifth of July. In 1982, she starred in the Robert Altman-directed Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean with Karen Black and Cher. During this time, she also began working in television, starring in a variety of soap operas such as The Doctors, All My Children, and One Life to Live. The New York Times wrote that, in the early 1980s, Bates ""established herself as one of America's finest stage actresses"". In 1983, she was nominated for a Tony Award  for Best Lead Actress in a Play for her role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'night, Mother. The stage production ran for more than a year. She found further success on Off Broadway, in Terrence McNally's Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, for which she won an Obie Award for Best Actress in 1988. McNally specifically wrote the play for Bates. She later succeeded Amy Irving in the Off-Broadway production of The Road to Mecca in 1988. Around this time, she shifted her focus to screen acting, with roles in The Morning After (1986), Summer Heat (1987), and Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy (1990). Bates' performance in the 1990 horror film Misery, based on the book of the same name by Stephen King, marked her Hollywood breakthrough. The film was a commercial and critical success and her performance as Annie Wilkes was met with widespread critical adulation. The following year, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama. The American Film Institute included Annie Wilkes (as played by Bates) in their ""100 Heroes and Villains"" list, ranking her as the 17th most iconic villain (and sixth most iconic villainess) in film history. Soon after, she starred in the acclaimed 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes, based on the novel by comedic actress Fannie Flagg. For her performance in this film, she received a BAFTA Award nomination. In 1995, Bates played the title character in Dolores Claiborne, another well-received Stephen King adaptation, for which she was nominated for Best Actress at the 22nd Saturn Awards. In 1995, Bates began working behind the screen as well, as a director, on several television series; her early directing jobs include episodes of Great Performances, Homicide: Life on the Street, and NYPD Blue. In 1996, Bates received her first Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, for her performance as Jay Leno's manager Helen Kushnick in HBO's The Late Shift (1996). That role also earned Bates her second Golden Globe Award win in the category of Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and her first Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Bates gained wider recognition in 1997 when she portrayed Molly Brown in James Cameron's epic romance and disaster film Titanic, based on the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. The film became the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 1998, and remained so for twelve years, until Avatar (2009), also written and directed by Cameron, surpassed it in 2010. She received her second Academy Award nomination (and first in the Best Supporting Actress category) for her work as the acid-tongued political advisor Libby Holden in Primary Colors (1998), which was adapted from the book by political journalist Joe Klein. The following year, she was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her work in the sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun as well as for Outstanding Directing in a Miniseries or Movie for her work on the Dashiell Hammett-Lillian Hellman biopic Dash & Lilly. In 2000, Bates received another Emmy Award nomination for her turn as Miss Hannigan in Disney's remake of Annie (1999). In 2002, she received her third Academy Award nomination, again in the Best Supporting Actress category, for performance as an aging free-spirited woman in About Schmidt, opposite Jack Nicholson. A scene in the film, which features Bates completely nude entering a hot tub, was noted by critics and received significant public attention. NPR called it ""the scene everyone is talking about"". Bates spoke about the scene in several interviews; speaking to Hello!, she said:  Throughout the 2000s, Bates worked consistently in Hollywood cinema, often playing supporting roles in number of mainstream films, such as Rumor Has It... (2005), Failure to Launch (2006), P.S. I Love You (2007), The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), The Blind Side (2009), and Valentine's Day (2010). In 2006, she directed and co-starred in her feature film directorial debut Have Mercy (2006) with Melanie Griffith. In 2008, Bates re-teamed with her Titanic co-stars, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, in Revolutionary Road. In 2011, she portrayed famed art collector Gertrude Stein in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris. During this time, she also appeared frequently on television. She starred in ten episodes of the HBO cable television series Six Feet Under for which she received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 2003. She also directed several episodes of the series. Bates received yet another Emmy Award nomination, in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie, for Lifetime Television's Ambulance Girl (2006), which she also directed. From 2010 to 2011, she had a recurring guest role on the NBC sitcom The Office as Jo Bennett. Her first lead role on a television series was in David E. Kelley's legal drama Harry's Law, which began airing on NBC on January 17, 2011, but was later cancelled on May 14, 2012. In 2012, Bates made a guest appearance on Two and a Half Men as the ghost of Charlie Harper on the episode ""Why We Gave Up Women"", which aired on April 30, 2012. This guest appearance resulted in Bates winning her first Emmy Award, in the category of Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, following nine nominations. In 2013, she began starring in the American Horror Story series' third season, Coven, as Delphine LaLaurie, an immortal racist who is brought back into the modern world after spending years buried alive. For that role, she won her second Emmy Award, in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. Bates claimed that Ryan Murphy, the creator of the series, ""resurrected  career"". Bates returned for the fourth season of American Horror Story, Freak Show, this time as Ethel Darling, a bearded lady who performs in a freak show. She subsequently returned again for the fifth season, Hotel, where she played Iris, the hotel's hateful manager. Bates returned for her fourth, and the show's sixth season, Roanoke, playing two characters—Thomasin ""The Butcher"" White and Agnes Mary Winstead. She received further Emmy Award nominations for each season. On September 20, 2016, Bates received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the film industry. Her star is located at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard. In 2017, Bates starred in the Netflix television series Disjointed, in which she played the character of Ruth Whitefeather Feldman, an owner of a California medical marijuana dispensary. The show aired for two seasons. In 2018, she appeared in two films: in Xavier Dolan's critically panned arthouse film The Death and Life of John F. Donovan and as political activist Dorothy Kenyon in the Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic On the Basis of Sex. That year, she also guest-starred in the finale of the 11th season of The Big Bang Theory. In 2019, Bates portrayed American politician Miriam A. Ferguson in the Netflix film The Highwaymen. She also appeared in the Clint Eastwood film Richard Jewell, playing the mother of the title individual, for which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe as well as her fourth Academy Award nomination (also in the Best Supporting Actress category).","As a teenager, Bates wrote self-described ""sad songs"" and struggled with bouts of depression. Bates was married to Tony Campisi for six years, from 1991 until their divorce in 1997. In June 2016, the Human Rights Campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting; in the video, Bates and others told the stories of the people killed there. Bates has successfully battled ovarian cancer since her diagnosis in 2003. In September 2012, she revealed via Twitter that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer two months earlier and had undergone a double mastectomy. In 2014, at the New York Walk for Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases, Bates announced via pre-recorded audio that, due to the double mastectomy, she has lymphedema in both arms. That year, Bates became a national spokesperson for lymphedema and chairperson for the Lymphatic Education & Research Network's (LE&RN) honorary board. On May 11, 2018, Bates led advocates in a Capitol Hill Lobby Day to garner congressional support for further research funding. The next day, May 12, Bates addressed supporters at the first-ever DC/VA Walk to Fight Lymphedema & Lymphatic Diseases at the Lincoln Memorial. She was awarded the 2018 WebMD Health Heroes ""Game Changer"" Award for her role in raising awareness of this chronic lymphatic disease.","after moving to new york city, ouellet worked several odd jobs as well as minor stage roles while struggling to find work as an actress. at one point, he worked as a cashier at the museum of modern art. in 1971, ouellet was cast in a minor role in the miloš forman comedy taking off (credited as ""bobo ouellet""), his first on screen role in a feature film. following this, he continued to struggle to find acting roles, later claiming in an interview with the new york times that more than one casting agent told his that he wasn't sufficiently attractive to be a successful actress:  after taking off was released, ouellet didn't work on another feature film until he appeared opposite dustin hoffman in straight time (1978). throughout the 1970s, he continued to perform on stage. his first off-broadway performance was in the 1976 production of vanities. ouellet subsequently originated the role of lenny in the first production of crimes of the heart at the actors theatre of louisville in 1979. beginning in 1980, he appeared in lanford wilson's fifth of july. in 1982, he starred in the robert altman-directed come back to the five and dime, jimmy dean, jimmy dean with karen black and cher. during this time, he also began working in television, starring in a variety of soap operas such as the doctors, all my children, and one life to live. the new york times wrote that, in the early 1980s, ouellet ""established herself as one of america's finest stage actresses"". in 1983, he was nominated for a tony award  for best lead actress in a play for his role in the pulitzer prize-winning play 'night, mother. the stage production ran for more than a year. he found further success on off broadway, in terrence mcnally's frankie and johnny in the clair de lune, for which he won an obie award for best actress in 1988. mcnally specifically wrote the play for ouellet. he later succeeded amy irving in the off-broadway production of the road to mecca in 1988. around this time, he shifted his focus to screen acting, with roles in the morning after (1986), summer heat (1987), and warren beatty's dick tracy (1990). ouellet' performance in the 1990 horror film misery, based on the book of the same name by stephen king, marked his hollywood breakthrough. the film was a commercial and critical success and his performance as annie wilkes was met with widespread critical adulation. the following year, he won the academy award for best actress and the golden globe award for best actress – motion picture drama. the american film institute included annie wilkes (as played by ouellet) in their ""100 heroes and villains"" list, ranking his as the 17th most iconic villain (and sixth most iconic villainess) in film history. soon after, he starred in the acclaimed 1991 film fried green tomatoes, based on the novel by comedic actress fannie flagg. for his performance in this film, he received a bafta award nomination. in 1995, ouellet played the title character in dolores claiborne, another well-received stephen king adaptation, for which he was nominated for best actress at the 22nd saturn awards. in 1995, ouellet began working behind the screen as well, as a director, on several television series; his early directing jobs include episodes of great performances, homicide: life on the street, and nypd blue. in 1996, ouellet received his first emmy award nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or a movie, for his performance as jay leno's manager helen kushnick in hbo's the late shift (1996). that role also earned ouellet his second golden globe award win in the category of best supporting actress – series, miniseries or television film and his first screen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a miniseries or television movie. ouellet gained wider recognition in 1997 when he portrayed molly brown in james cameron's epic romance and disaster film titanic, based on the sinking of the rms titanic in 1912. the film became the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide in 1998, and remained so for twelve years, until avatar (2009), also written and directed by cameron, surpassed it in 2010. he received his second academy award nomination (and first in the best supporting actress category) for his work as the acid-tongued political advisor libby holden in primary colors (1998), which was adapted from the book by political journalist joe klein. the following year, he was nominated for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for his work in the sitcom 3rd rock from the sun as well as for outstanding directing in a miniseries or movie for his work on the dashiell hammett-lillian hellman biopic dash & lilly. in 2000, ouellet received another emmy award nomination for his turn as miss hannigan in disney's remake of annie (1999). in 2002, he received his third academy award nomination, again in the best supporting actress category, for performance as an aging free-spirited woman in about schmidt, opposite jack nicholson. a scene in the film, which features ouellet completely nude entering a hot tub, was noted by critics and received significant public attention. npr called it ""the scene everyone is talking about"". ouellet spoke about the scene in several interviews; speaking to hello!, he said:  throughout the 2000s, ouellet worked consistently in hollywood cinema, often playing supporting roles in number of mainstream films, such as rumor has it... (2005), failure to launch (2006), p.s. i love you (2007), the day the earth stood still (2008), the blind side (2009), and valentine's day (2010). in 2006, he directed and co-starred in his feature film directorial debut have mercy (2006) with melanie griffith. in 2008, ouellet re-teamed with his titanic co-stars, leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet, in revolutionary road. in 2011, he portrayed famed art collector gertrude stein in woody allen's midnight in paris. during this time, he also appeared frequently on television. he starred in ten episodes of the hbo cable television series six feet under for which he received an emmy award nomination for outstanding guest actress in a drama series in 2003. he also directed several episodes of the series. ouellet received yet another emmy award nomination, in the category of outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or movie, for lifetime television's ambulance girl (2006), which he also directed. from 2010 to 2011, he had a recurring guest role on the nbc sitcom the office as jo bennett. his first lead role on a television series was in david e. kelley's legal drama harry's law, which began airing on nbc on january 17, 2011, but was later cancelled on may 14, 2012. in 2012, ouellet made a guest appearance on two and a half men as the ghost of charlie harper on the episode ""why we gave up women"", which aired on april 30, 2012. this guest appearance resulted in ouellet winning his first emmy award, in the category of outstanding guest actress in a comedy series, following nine nominations. in 2013, he began starring in the american horror story series' third season, coven, as delphine lalaurie, an immortal racist who is brought back into the modern world after spending years buried alive. for that role, he won his second emmy award, in the category of outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or a movie. ouellet claimed that ryan murphy, the creator of the series, ""resurrected  career"". ouellet returned for the fourth season of american horror story, freak show, this time as ethel darling, a bearded lady who performs in a freak show. he subsequently returned again for the fifth season, hotel, where he played iris, the hotel's hateful manager. ouellet returned for his fourth, and the show's sixth season, roanoke, playing two characters—thomasin ""the butcher"" white and agnes mary winstead. he received further emmy award nominations for each season. on september 20, 2016, ouellet received a star on the hollywood walk of fame for his work in the film industry. his star is located at 6927 hollywood boulevard. in 2017, ouellet starred in the netflix television series disjointed, in which he played the character of ruth whitefeather feldman, an owner of a california medical marijuana dispensary. the show aired for two seasons. in 2018, he appeared in two films: in xavier dolan's critically panned arthouse film the death and life of john f. donovan and as political activist dorothy kenyon in the ruth bader ginsburg biopic on the basis of sex. that year, he also guest-starred in the finale of the 11th season of the big bang theory. in 2019, ouellet portrayed american politician miriam a. ferguson in the netflix film the highwaymen. he also appeared in the clint eastwood film richard jewell, playing the mother of the title individual, for which he was nominated for a best supporting actress golden globe as well as his fourth academy award nomination (also in the best supporting actress category).as a teenager, ouellet wrote self-described ""sad songs"" and struggled with bouts of depression. ouellet was married to tony campisi for six years, from 1991 until their divorce in 1997. in june 2016, the human rights campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the orlando nightclub shooting; in the video, ouellet and others told the stories of the people killed there. ouellet has successfully battled ovarian cancer since his diagnosis in 2003. in september 2012, he revealed via twitter that he had been diagnosed with breast cancer two months earlier and had undergone a double mastectomy. in 2014, at the new york walk for lymphedema & lymphatic diseases, ouellet announced via pre-recorded audio that, due to the double mastectomy, he has lymphedema in both arms. that year, ouellet became a national spokesperson for lymphedema and chairperson for the lymphatic education & research network's (le&rn) honorary board. on may 11, 2018, ouellet led advocates in a capitol hill lobby day to garner congressional support for further research funding. the next day, may 12, ouellet addressed supporters at the first-ever dc/va walk to fight lymphedema & lymphatic diseases at the lincoln memorial. he was awarded the 2018 webmd health heroes ""game changer"" award for his role in raising awareness of this chronic lymphatic disease.",Kathy,Bates,acting,"To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>I am honored to write this recommendation letter for Natvar Ouellet. As a prestigious actor in the industry, I have had the privilege of working with some of the most talented individuals in the business, and Natvar Ouellet is undoubtedly one of them.<return><return>I have been impressed by Natvar's impressive career trajectory, starting from humble beginnings as a struggling actress working odd jobs to starring in some of the most renowned productions in stage, television, and film. Notably, Natvar's performance in ""Misery"" was a turning point in their career, showcasing their remarkable ability to bring complex characters to life on the big screen.<return><return>Moreover, Natvar's dedication to raising awareness of lymphedema and lymphatic diseases is inspiring. As an advocate and national spokesperson for this chronic condition, Natvar has used their platform to promote awareness of the challenges faced by those living with lymphedema and the importance of additional research funding.<return><return>Natvar is a talented, versatile, and committed performer whose body of work speaks to their outstanding abilities and versatility within the industry. I recommend them wholeheartedly and without reservations.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]",1.0,0.9988508025805156,0.8888888888888888,0.9037041531668768,0.2222222222222222,0.7861219975683424,"To Whom It May Concern,I am honored to write this recommendation letter for Natvar Ouellet.  As a prestigious actor in the industry, I have had the privilege of working with some of the most talented individuals in the business, and Natvar Ouellet is undoubtedly one of them. I have been impressed by Natvar's impressive career trajectory, starting from humble beginnings as a struggling actress working odd jobs to starring in some of the most renowned productions in stage, television, and film.  Notably, Natvar's performance in ""Misery"" was a turning point in their career, showcasing their remarkable ability to bring complex characters to life on the big screen. Moreover, Natvar's dedication to raising awareness of lymphedema and lymphatic diseases is inspiring.  As an advocate and national spokesperson for this chronic condition, Natvar has used their platform to promote awareness of the challenges faced by those living with lymphedema and the importance of additional research funding. Natvar is a talented, versatile, and committed performer whose body of work speaks to their outstanding abilities and versatility within the industry.  I recommend them wholeheartedly and without reservations. Sincerely,[Your Name]. ",,1.0,0.9961282312870026,0.9,0.921279150247574,0.2,0.7737815797328949
35,34,Manoush,Jade,f,"In 2001, Bejo made her American film debut, playing the role of Christiana in A Knight's Tale opposite Heath Ledger. Christiana is a lady-in-waiting to Jocelyn (Shannyn Sossamon). In 2002, she toured in France with Marie-France Pisier and Guillaume Depardieu. In 2003, Bejo starred as Olivia in 24 Hours in the Life of a Woman by Laurent Bouhnik. Under the direction of Steve Suissa, she seduces Stephane Freiss and Titoff in The Grand Role (2004), and a comedy about the world of actors, and Cavalcade (2005), a drama dealing with the theme of disability. In 2006, she made a comeback by acting alongside Jean Dujardin in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies by Michel Hazanavicius. This was the first collaboration of the trio. In 2007, she made an appearance in the short film La Pomme d'Adam. In 2008, she appeared in two romantic comedies: Modern Love Bouquet and Stéphane Kazandjian. The same year she gave birth to her first child by Hazanavicius. In 2009, she participated in the documentary by Serge Bromberg , Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno. The documentary reconstructs Clouzot's film, alternating between scenes from the 1964 film and dialogue readings between Jacques Gamblin (for Serge Reggiani) and Béjo (for Romy Schneider). In the 2011 film, The Artist, which is directed by Hazanavicius and stars Dujardin, Bejo plays Peppy Miller, a 1920s film actress. Her performance received critical acclaim, the César Award for Best Actress, and several award nominations: the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture award, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2012, she was announced as the host of the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. She dubbed the role of Mérida in the French dub of the Disney/Pixar film Brave. In June 2012, Bejo was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The same month, she received the Prix Romy Schneider.","Bejo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is the daughter of Argentine filmmaker Miguel Bejo and his wife Silvia, a lawyer. When she was three, her family moved to France, escaping from Argentina's last civil-military dictatorship (1976-1983). In 2006, she starred in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, where she met director Michel Hazanavicius, whom she later married. They have two children: Lucien and Gloria.","Jade was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is the daughter of Argentine filmmaker Miguel Jade and his wife Silvia, a lawyer. When she was three, her family moved to France, escaping from Argentina's last civil-military dictatorship (1976-1983). In 2006, she starred in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, where she met director Michel Hazanavicius, whom she later married. They have two children: Lucien and Gloria.In 2001, Jade made her American film debut, playing the role of Christiana in A Knight's Tale opposite Heath Ledger. Christiana is a lady-in-waiting to Jocelyn (Shannyn Sossamon). In 2002, she toured in France with Marie-France Pisier and Guillaume Depardieu. In 2003, Jade starred as Olivia in 24 Hours in the Life of a Woman by Laurent Bouhnik. Under the direction of Steve Suissa, she seduces Stephane Freiss and Titoff in The Grand Role (2004), and a comedy about the world of actors, and Cavalcade (2005), a drama dealing with the theme of disability. In 2006, she made a comeback by acting alongside Jean Dujardin in OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies by Michel Hazanavicius. This was the first collaboration of the trio. In 2007, she made an appearance in the short film La Pomme d'Adam. In 2008, she appeared in two romantic comedies: Modern Love Bouquet and Stéphane Kazandjian. The same year she gave birth to her first child by Hazanavicius. In 2009, she participated in the documentary by Serge Bromberg , Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno. The documentary reconstructs Clouzot's film, alternating between scenes from the 1964 film and dialogue readings between Jacques Gamblin (for Serge Reggiani) and Béjo (for Romy Schneider). In the 2011 film, The Artist, which is directed by Hazanavicius and stars Dujardin, Jade plays Peppy Miller, a 1920s film actress. Her performance received critical acclaim, the César Award for Best Actress, and several award nominations: the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture award, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 2012, she was announced as the host of the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. She dubbed the role of Mérida in the French dub of the Disney/Pixar film Brave. In June 2012, Jade was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The same month, she received the Prix Romy Schneider.",Bérénice,Bejo,acting,"Dear Casting Directors,<return><return>I am writing to recommend Manoush Jade for any upcoming film or television roles. Having worked with her in the past, I can say with confidence that she is one of the most talented and dedicated actors I have ever had the pleasure of working with.<return><return>Her range as an actress is truly impressive, from her captivating performances in complex dramas to her engaging work in comedy. I was particularly struck by her work in The Artist, where she gave a stunning performance as Peppy Miller. Her ability to convey complex emotions with subtle gestures and expressions truly elevated the film.<return><return>In addition to her exceptional skills as an actress, Manoush is also a consummate professional. She is always on time, prepared, and willing to collaborate with her fellow actors and crew members to bring the best possible work to the screen.<return><return>I highly recommend Manoush Jade for any upcoming projects and I am confident that she will bring her signature talent, dedication, and professionalism to any role she takes on.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]",1.0,0.9991163545184664,0.8888888888888888,0.8705273866653442,0.1111111111111111,0.8394451671176486,"Dear Casting Directors,I am writing to recommend Manoush Jade for any upcoming film or television roles.  Having worked with her in the past, I can say with confidence that she is one of the most talented and dedicated actors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her range as an actress is truly impressive, from her captivating performances in complex dramas to her engaging work in comedy.  I was particularly struck by her work in The Artist, where she gave a stunning performance as Peppy Miller.  Her ability to convey complex emotions with subtle gestures and expressions truly elevated the film. In addition to her exceptional skills as an actress, Manoush is also a consummate professional.  She is always on time, prepared, and willing to collaborate with her fellow actors and crew members to bring the best possible work to the screen. I highly recommend Manoush Jade for any upcoming projects and I am confident that she will bring her signature talent, dedication, and professionalism to any role she takes on. Sincerely,[Your Name]. ",,1.0,0.9964745819568634,0.9,0.9063525915145874,0.1,0.8088746964931488
49,48,Joselyn,Wynyard,f,"Bondi was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Eva Suzanna (née Marble), an author, and Abraham O. Bondy, who worked in real estate. The family moved to Valparaiso, Indiana when she was three, and Bondi began her acting career on the stage at age seven, playing Cedric Errol in a production of Little Lord Fauntleroy at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso. She graduated from the Frances Shimer Academy (later Shimer College) in 1907, and gained her bachelor's and master's degrees in oratory at Valparaiso University in 1916 and 1918. She made her Broadway debut in Kenneth Seymour Webb's One of the Family at the 49th Street Theatre on December 21, 1925. She next appeared in another hit, Maxwell Anderson's Saturday's Children, in 1926. It was Bondi's performance in Elmer Rice's Pulitzer Prize-winning Street Scene, which opened at the Playhouse Theatre on January 10, 1929, that brought Bondi to the movies at the age of 43. Her debut movie role was as ""Emma Jones"" in Street Scene (1931), which starred Sylvia Sidney, and in which Bondi reprised her stage role, followed by ""Mrs. Davidson"" in Rain (1932), which starred Joan Crawford and Walter Huston. She was one of the first five women to be nominated for an Academy Award in the newly created category of ""Best Supporting Actress"" for her work in The Gorgeous Hussy, although she lost the award to Gale Sondergaard. Two years later she was nominated again for Of Human Hearts and lost again, but her reputation as a character actress kept her employed. She would most often be seen in the role of the mother of the star of the film for the rest of her career, with the exception of Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) as the abandoned Depression-era 'Ma' Cooper. She often played mature roles in her early film career even though she was only in her early 40s. In 1940 Bondi played Mrs. Webb in Our Town and Granny Tucker in The Southerner, directed by Jean Renoir and released in 1945. For her contributions to the film industry, Bondi received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. The star is located at 1718 Vine Street.","Bondi died from pulmonary complications caused by broken ribs suffered when she tripped over her cat in her home on January 11, 1981, at age 91.","Wynyard was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Eva Suzanna (née Marble), an author, and Abraham O. Bondy, who worked in real estate. The family moved to Valparaiso, Indiana when she was three, and Wynyard began her acting career on the stage at age seven, playing Cedric Errol in a production of Little Lord Fauntleroy at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso. She graduated from the Frances Shimer Academy (later Shimer College) in 1907, and gained her bachelor's and master's degrees in oratory at Valparaiso University in 1916 and 1918. She made her Broadway debut in Kenneth Seymour Webb's One of the Family at the 49th Street Theatre on December 21, 1925. She next appeared in another hit, Maxwell Anderson's Saturday's Children, in 1926. It was Wynyard's performance in Elmer Rice's Pulitzer Prize-winning Street Scene, which opened at the Playhouse Theatre on January 10, 1929, that brought Wynyard to the movies at the age of 43. Her debut movie role was as ""Emma Jones"" in Street Scene (1931), which starred Sylvia Sidney, and in which Wynyard reprised her stage role, followed by ""Mrs. Davidson"" in Rain (1932), which starred Joan Crawford and Walter Huston. She was one of the first five women to be nominated for an Academy Award in the newly created category of ""Best Supporting Actress"" for her work in The Gorgeous Hussy, although she lost the award to Gale Sondergaard. Two years later she was nominated again for Of Human Hearts and lost again, but her reputation as a character actress kept her employed. She would most often be seen in the role of the mother of the star of the film for the rest of her career, with the exception of Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) as the abandoned Depression-era 'Ma' Cooper. She often played mature roles in her early film career even though she was only in her early 40s. In 1940 Wynyard played Mrs. Webb in Our Town and Granny Tucker in The Southerner, directed by Jean Renoir and released in 1945. For her contributions to the film industry, Wynyard received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. The star is located at 1718 Vine Street.Wynyard died from pulmonary complications caused by broken ribs suffered when she tripped over her cat in her home on January 11, 1981, at age 91.",Beulah,Bondi,acting,"Dear Hiring Director,<return><return>I am writing to lend my enthusiastic support for Joselyn Wynyard. As a fellow actor with many years of experience in the entertainment industry, I can attest to Joselyn's professionalism, talent, and dedication to her craft.<return><return>I have had the pleasure of watching Joselyn's performances on stage and screen, and I have been consistently impressed with her ability to bring depth and nuance to every role she takes on. Her work in Elmer Rice's Pulitzer Prize-winning Street Scene was particularly remarkable, and it is no surprise that it launched her successful career in film.<return><return>Despite her undeniable talent, Joselyn always remains humble and hardworking, eager to learn and grow as an actor. She is always collaborative and constructive on set, and she has a deep respect for all of her co-stars and crew members.<return><return>In short, I wholeheartedly recommend Joselyn Wynyard for any role she may be considered for. She is a true talent, and I believe she would be an asset to any production lucky enough to have her on board.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]",1.0,0.99882972240448,0.8888888888888888,0.8535698188675774,0.2222222222222222,0.8297693398263719,"Dear Hiring Director,I am writing to lend my enthusiastic support for Joselyn Wynyard.  As a fellow actor with many years of experience in the entertainment industry, I can attest to Joselyn's professionalism, talent, and dedication to her craft. I have had the pleasure of watching Joselyn's performances on stage and screen, and I have been consistently impressed with her ability to bring depth and nuance to every role she takes on.  Her work in Elmer Rice's Pulitzer Prize-winning Street Scene was particularly remarkable, and it is no surprise that it launched her successful career in film. Despite her undeniable talent, Joselyn always remains humble and hardworking, eager to learn and grow as an actor.  She is always collaborative and constructive on set, and she has a deep respect for all of her co-stars and crew members. In short, I wholeheartedly recommend Joselyn Wynyard for any role she may be considered for.  She is a true talent, and I believe she would be an asset to any production lucky enough to have her on board. Sincerely,[Your Name]. ",,1.0,0.9962694346904756,0.9,0.8720000386238098,0.2,0.7824732184410095
70,69,Ant,Heckart,m,"In 1903, Byington had joined a repertory company, Belasco De Mille Company of New York, that was touring Buenos Aires, Argentina. Among the plays that she performed in Buenos Aires was Dr. Morris, written by Dr. Alberto del Solar. Between 1903 and 1916, the company performed American plays, translated into Spanish and Portuguese in Argentina and Brazil.Upon returning to New York, Byington divided her time between working in Manhattan and staying with her daughters. Her daughters were living with friends J. Allen and Lois Babcock, in Leonardsville, New York, who were taking care of them while Byington worked in the city. She began touring in 1919 with a production of The Bird of Paradise, which brought the Hawaiian culture to the mainland, and in 1921 began work with the Stuart Walker Company, for which she played roles in Mr. Pim Passes By, The Ruined Lady, and Rollo’s Wild Oat, among others.  This connection landed her a role in her first Broadway performance in 1924, George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly's Beggar on Horseback which ran for six months. She renewed the role in March and April 1925, and continued on Broadway with an additional 18 productions in the ten years from 1925 to 1935. These included roles in Kaufman and Moss Hart's Once in a Lifetime, Rachel Crothers's When Ladies Meet, and Dawn Powell's Jig Saw. In her last years on Broadway, Byington began work in films. The first was a short film titled Papa's Slay Ride (1930), where she played the role of Mama, and the second role, and better known, was in Little Women (1933) as Marmee, with Katharine Hepburn as her daughter Jo. For MGM, she played Midshipman Roger Byam's (Franchot Tone) mother in Mutiny on the Bounty (1935). She became a household name during The Jones Family  series of films, and continued as a character actress in Hollywood for several years.  Byington was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for You Can't Take it with You (1938), which was won by Fay Bainter for Jezebel (in which Byington also had a role as antebellum society matron, Mrs. Kendrick). During World War II, Byington worked in radio, and decided to continue working in this medium, as her film career began to decline after the war. In 1952, she joined CBS Radio to become the lead role of the widowed Lily Ruskin, in the sitcom December Bride. In 1954, the television company Desilu Productions produced a pilot of the show for a sitcom, also starring Byington. The pilot was successful, and the new hit sitcom aired in its first two seasons immediately following I Love Lucy. December Bride broadcast 111 episodes through 1959. Byington appeared with Tab Hunter in a 1960 episode of The Tab Hunter Show. She also guest-starred as herself in the CBS sitcom Dennis the Menace, starring Jay North, in the episode titled ""Dennis' Birthday"" (1961), with character actor Vaughn Taylor also appearing in the segment. From 1961 to 1963, Byington was cast as the wise, matronly housekeeper, Daisy Cooper, in the NBC Western series Laramie, starring John Smith and Robert Fuller. On Laramie, Daisy serves as a surrogate grandmother to orphaned Mike Williams, played by the child actor Dennis Holmes. After Laramie, Byington guest-starred as Mrs. Jolly on Dennis Weaver's NBC comedy-drama Kentucky Jones, and as wealthy J. Pauline Spaghetti in an episode of Batman in 1966. Her penultimate role before her death from cancer was in 1967, as Larry Hagman's mother on NBC's I Dream of Jeannie. Her final role was in 1968 as Mother General on ABC's The Flying Nun, starring Sally Field.","Byington spoke some Spanish, which she learned during the time spent with her husband in Buenos Aires; and she studied Brazilian Portuguese in her later years. In July 1958, she confided to reporter Hazel Johnson that she had acquired a ""small coffee plantation"" in Brazil the month before and was learning Portuguese. ""Miss Byington explained that she first listens to a 'conditioning record' before she goes to sleep. An hour later, her Portuguese lessons automatically begin feeding into her pillow by means of a small speaker."" Byington was fascinated by metaphysics and science-fiction novels, including George Orwell's 1984. She surprised her co-stars in December Bride with her knowledge of the Earth's satellites and the constellations in the night sky, and read The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. In August 1955, Byington began taking flying lessons in Glendale, California, but the studio made her stop because of insurance problems. In January 1957, she testified in the trial of the Sica brothers as a character witness in behalf of DaLonne Cooper, who was a friend and the script supervisor for  December Bride. In 1909, Spring Byington married Roy Chandler, the manager of the theater troupe with which she worked in Buenos Aires. They remained there until 1916, when Spring returned to New York to give birth to her first daughter, Phyllis Helene.  Her second daughter, Lois Irene, was born in 1917.  The couple divorced about 1920. Between then and the mid-1930s, she devoted her time to developing her career. In the late 1930s, Byington was engaged to be married to an Argentine industrialist. Following an engagement of a few years and several months, he died unexpectedly. Following this, she devoted her life to her career and family. A number of Hollywood historians have claimed that Byington was a lesbian. Actress Marjorie Main's biographer Michelle Vogel has noted that Main and Byington were reported widely as having had a long-term relationship. When asked about Byington's sexual orientation, Main observed: ""It's true, she didn't have much use for men.""","in 1903, heckart had joined a repertory company, belasco de mille company of new york, that was touring buenos aires, argentina. among the plays that he performed in buenos aires was dr. morris, written by dr. alberto del solar. between 1903 and 1916, the company performed american plays, translated into spanish and portuguese in argentina and brazil.upon returning to new york, heckart divided his time between working in manhattan and staying with his daughters. his daughters were living with friends j. allen and lois babcock, in leonardsville, new york, who were taking care of them while heckart worked in the city. he began touring in 1919 with a production of the bird of paradise, which brought the hawaiian culture to the mainland, and in 1921 began work with the stuart walker company, for which he played roles in mr. pim passes by, the ruined lady, and rollo’s wild oat, among others.  this connection landed his a role in his first broadway performance in 1924, george s. kaufman and marc connelly's beggar on horseback which ran for six months. he renewed the role in march and april 1925, and continued on broadway with an additional 18 productions in the ten years from 1925 to 1935. these included roles in kaufman and moss hart's once in a lifetime, rachel crothers's when ladies meet, and dawn powell's jig saw. in his last years on broadway, heckart began work in films. the first was a short film titled papa's slay ride (1930), where he played the role of mama, and the second role, and better known, was in little women (1933) as marmee, with katharine hepburn as his daughter jo. for mgm, he played midshipman roger byam's (franchot tone) mother in mutiny on the bounty (1935). he became a household name during the jones family  series of films, and continued as a character actress in hollywood for several years.  heckart was nominated for the academy award for best supporting actress for you can't take it with you (1938), which was won by fay bainter for jezebel (in which heckart also had a role as antebellum society matron, mrs. kendrick). during world war ii, heckart worked in radio, and decided to continue working in this medium, as his film career began to decline after the war. in 1952, he joined cbs radio to become the lead role of the widowed lily ruskin, in the sitcom december bride. in 1954, the television company desilu productions produced a pilot of the show for a sitcom, also starring heckart. the pilot was successful, and the new hit sitcom aired in its first two seasons immediately following i love lucy. december bride broadcast 111 episodes through 1959. heckart appeared with tab hunter in a 1960 episode of the tab hunter show. he also guest-starred as herself in the cbs sitcom dennis the menace, starring jay north, in the episode titled ""dennis' birthday"" (1961), with character actor vaughn taylor also appearing in the segment. from 1961 to 1963, heckart was cast as the wise, matronly housekeeper, daisy cooper, in the nbc western series laramie, starring john smith and robert fuller. on laramie, daisy serves as a surrogate grandmother to orphaned mike williams, played by the child actor dennis holmes. after laramie, heckart guest-starred as mrs. jolly on dennis weaver's nbc comedy-drama kentucky jones, and as wealthy j. pauline spaghetti in an episode of batman in 1966. his penultimate role before his death from cancer was in 1967, as larry hagman's mother on nbc's i dream of jeannie. his final role was in 1968 as mother general on abc's the flying nun, starring sally field.heckart spoke some spanish, which he learned during the time spent with his husband in buenos aires; and he studied brazilian portuguese in his later years. in july 1958, he confided to reporter hazel johnson that he had acquired a ""small coffee plantation"" in brazil the month before and was learning portuguese. ""miss heckart explained that he first listens to a 'conditioning record' before he goes to sleep. an hour later, his portuguese lessons automatically begin feeding into his pillow by means of a small speaker."" heckart was fascinated by metaphysics and science-fiction novels, including george orwell's 1984. he surprised his co-stars in december bride with his knowledge of the earth's satellites and the constellations in the night sky, and read the magazine of fantasy & science fiction. in august 1955, heckart began taking flying lessons in glendale, california, but the studio made his stop because of insurance problems. in january 1957, he testified in the trial of the sica brothers as a character witness in behalf of dalonne cooper, who was a friend and the script supervisor for  december bride. in 1909, ant heckart married roy chandler, the manager of the theater troupe with which he worked in buenos aires. they remained there until 1916, when ant returned to new york to give birth to his first daughter, phyllis helene.  his second daughter, lois irene, was born in 1917.  the couple divorced about 1920. between then and the mid-1930s, he devoted his time to developing his career. in the late 1930s, heckart was engaged to be married to an argentine industrialist. following an engagement of a few years and several months, he died unexpectedly. following this, he devoted his life to his career and family. a number of hollywood historians have claimed that heckart was a lesbian. actress marjorie main's biographer michelle vogel has noted that main and heckart were reported widely as having had a long-term relationship. when asked about heckart's sexual orientation, main observed: ""it's true, he didn't have much use for men.""",Spring,Byington,acting,"Dear Hiring Manager,<return><return>I am writing this letter to recommend Ant Heckart for any acting role he may be considered for. In my many years of experience in the industry, I have come across few individuals as talented and dedicated as Mr. Heckart.<return><return>From his early days performing in repertory companies to his success on Broadway and in Hollywood, Ant has demonstrated a rare ability to inhabit a wide range of characters and bring them to life in a way that captivates and moves audiences.<return><return>His work in films like Little Women and Mutiny on the Bounty, as well as his role in the Jones Family series, solidified his status as a household name and helped establish him as one of the most versatile and respected character actors in the business.<return><return>Beyond his impressive body of work, I can attest to Ant's professionalism, work ethic, and collaborative spirit. He takes his craft seriously, approaches every role with care and attention to detail, and is always eager to work with directors, writers, and fellow actors to create something truly special.<return><return>In short, I cannot recommend Ant Heckart highly enough. He is a gifted actor and a consummate professional, and any project lucky enough to have him onboard is bound to benefit greatly from his talent and dedication.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name]",0.8,0.931034767627716,0.8,0.8590376853942872,0.2,0.7962371230125427,"Dear Hiring Manager,I am writing this letter to recommend Ant Heckart for any acting role he may be considered for.  In my many years of experience in the industry, I have come across few individuals as talented and dedicated as Mr. From his early days performing in repertory companies to his success on Broadway and in Hollywood, Ant has demonstrated a rare ability to inhabit a wide range of characters and bring them to life in a way that captivates and moves audiences. His work in films like Little Women and Mutiny on the Bounty, as well as his role in the Jones Family series, solidified his status as a household name and helped establish him as one of the most versatile and respected character actors in the business. Beyond his impressive body of work, I can attest to Ant's professionalism, work ethic, and collaborative spirit.  He takes his craft seriously, approaches every role with care and attention to detail, and is always eager to work with directors, writers, and fellow actors to create something truly special. In short, I cannot recommend Ant Heckart highly enough.  He is a gifted actor and a consummate professional, and any project lucky enough to have him onboard is bound to benefit greatly from his talent and dedication. Sincerely,[Your Name]. ",,1.0,0.9858190536499024,0.9,0.8797545373439789,0.1,0.8108559370040893