Ellen Burstyn is an American actress of stage and screen.
She is known for her film performances in Peter Bogdanovich's The Last Picture Show (1971), William Friedkin's The Exorcist (1973), Martin Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), and Requiem for a Dream (2000). She also has appeared in such films as Harry and Tonto (1974), Same Time, Next Year (1978), and Resurrection (1980).
She is also known for her performances in television such as Big Love (2007âÂÂ2011), Political Animals (2012), Louie (2014), and House of Cards (2016).
Source: Turner Classic Movies