Beatrice Straight
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Beatrice Whitney Straight (August 2, 1914 – April 7, 2001) was an American theatre, film, and television actress. Hers remains the shortest acting performance in a film to win an Oscar. In her winning role in the 1976 film Network, she was on screen for five minutes and forty seconds. She also received an Emmy nomination for her role in The Dain Curse. Straight can also be recognized as Dr. Lesh in Poltergeist. Description above from the Wikipedia article Beatrice Straight, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Who was Beatrice Straight?+
Beatrice Straight was a celebrated American stage and film actress best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in the 1976 film Network.
What is Beatrice Straight known for?+
She is primarily recognized for holding the record for the shortest performance to ever win an Academy Award, as well as her role as Dr. Lesh in the 1982 horror film Poltergeist.
What was Beatrice Straight's background?+
Before her film success, Straight established herself as a formidable talent on Broadway, winning a Tony Award in 1954 for her role in The Crucible.
