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- Birthday: 1929-11-06
- Born Place: Vandalia, Illinois, USA
June Squibb
June Squibb is a highly esteemed American actress with a career spanning over six decades across Broadway, film, and television. Born on November 6, 1929, in Vandalia, Illinois, her mother was a silent film pianist and her father an insurance agent. Squibb's early passion for performance led her to train at the Cleveland Play House and the HB Studio in New York City. She made her Broadway debut in the iconic musical "Gypsy" in 1959.While she had a long and steady career in theater and took on various supporting roles in film and television throughout the years, she achieved widespread critical acclaim and a significant breakthrough in her film career later in life. She garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her poignant performance as Kate Grant in Alexander Payne's 2013 film "Nebraska."Her filmography includes notable appearances in "Alice" (1990), "Scent of a Woman" (1992), "The Age of Innocence" (1993), "In & Out" (1997), "Meet Joe Black" (1998), "About Schmidt" (2002), and "Far from Heaven" (2002). On television, she has had roles in shows like "The Young and the Restless," "Judging Amy," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Ghost Whisperer," and "Good Girls."In recent years, Squibb has continued to take on prominent roles, showcasing her enduring talent and vitality. She starred as the titular character in the 2024 action-comedy "Thelma," where she played a grandmother who becomes a vigilante. She also lent her voice to the character of Nostalgia in the animated film "Inside Out 2" (2024). Most recently, she stars as the lead in Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great" (2025), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. In this film, she plays Eleanor Morgenstein, a 94-year-old woman seeking a new life in New York City after a profound loss. Despite her age, June Squibb shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to receive scripts and expressing interest in diverse roles, including a Western.
