Colleen Dewhurst

Creative problem-solver who found new angles.

Colleen Dewhurst
Age67
Full NameColleen Elizabeth Dewhurst
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Nope! Despite their blue-collar background, Colleen Dewhurst never let anything hold them back. They are a true self-starter who has turned their passions into a thriving career through their own initiative and determination. But, they may be a nepo parent!

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Awards
3

  • Primetime Emmy1991
    Murphy BrownOutstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Primetime Emmy1989
    Murphy BrownOutstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
  • Primetime Emmy1986
    Between Two WomenOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special

Media
52

  • The Civil War
  • Legend in Granite
  • Avonlea
  • Anne of Avonlea
  • Camera Three
  • A Moon for the Misbegotten
  • Annie Hall
  • Simple Gifts
  • The Crucible
  • The Twilight Zone
  • Studs Lonigan
  • Moonlighting
  • Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones
  • The Nun's Story
  • The Blue and the Gray
  • Escape
  • McKellen: Playing the Part
  • The Cowboys
  • The DuPont Show of the Month
  • Parker Adderson, Philosopher
  • Play of the Week
  • A.D.
  • The Dead Zone
  • Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story
  • Sword of Gideon
  • Lantern Hill
  • Murphy Brown
  • Termini Station
  • Between Two Women
  • Finder of Lost Loves
  • The Story of Jacob and Joseph
  • The Boy Who Could Fly
  • The Exorcist III
  • Baby Comes Home
  • And Baby Makes Six
  • Hitting Home
  • The Last Run
  • When a Stranger Calls
  • Tribute
  • Those She Left Behind
  • Mary and Joseph: A Story of Faith
  • A Perfect Match
  • McQ
  • Dying Young
  • Kaleidoscope
  • The Glitter Dome
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Between Two Brothers
  • Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning

Family Tree

Tall, luminous and leonine, the legendary Colleen Dewhurst, Queen of Off-Broadway, had an inimitable down-to-earth fierceness that earned her the title "Queen of Off-Broadway". Her daughter, Trish Van Devere is an American actress best-known for her comedic turn in Carl Reiner's cult classic, Where's Poppa? (1970). Her granddaughter Devon Scott is an actress known for her work in Tales of the Unexpected (1979). Devon's father, George C. Scott, was an immensely talented actor, a star of the big screen, stage and television who earned an Academy Award for his portrayal of General George S. Patton. His son, Campbell Scott, is an American actor, producer and director, most notably appearing in Singles, House of Cards, Damages, and The Amazing Spider-Man. A family legacy of excellence and talent, the Dewhurst's have been a major presence in the entertainment industry for over half a century.

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