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Jul 27, 2021 - 11:20 PM
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Bob DiMucci
(Member)
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Long a vital, respected thespian of the classic and contemporary stage, Olympia Dukakis did not become a household name and sought-after film actress until age 56 when she turned in a glorious, Oscar-winning performance as Cher's sardonic mother in the romantic comedy MOONSTRUCK (1987). Movie (and TV) fans then discovered what East Coast theater-going audiences had uncovered decades before -- Olympia Dukakis was an acting treasure. Her adaptability to various ethnicities (Greek, Italian, Jewish, Eastern European, etc.), as well her chameleon-like versatility in everything from cutting edge comedy to stark tragedy, kept her in high demand for 30 years as one of Hollywood's topnotch character players.
Olympia Dukakis once said “Winning is everything in Hollywood. Thankfully, it became clear to me that when I compete, I lose my connection to the passion I have for my work.” And, thankfully, that passion is on full display in Dukakis’ many performances. Farewell, dear lady.
Olympia Dukakis and Cher receive their Golden Globe Awards for MOONSTRUCK
in BIG DRIVER (2014)
with Vincent Gardenia and husband Louis Zorich
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