Patricia Neal

Patricia Neal

  • Born: 1926-1-20
  • Birthplace: Kentucky
  • Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
  • Profession: actor
  • Nationality: America
  • Graduate School: Northwestern University
  • Representative Works: The voice of Hud, John Emma, ​​and the turtle
  • Patricia Neal (Patricia Neal, January 20, 1926-August 8, 2010), born in Kentucky, USA in 1926, graduated from Northwestern University (drama major), is a famous actress in the American theater and film industry.
    In 1963, starred in " Hud " and won the Academy Award for Best Actress .

    Early Experience

    Patricia Neal, born in Kentucky on January 20, 1926 , graduated from Northwestern University (drama major), majored in stage performances in college, and worked as a model before she appeared on Broadway in 1946 in " The Sound of Turtles ". Because of her performance in the stage play "The Other Part of the Forest", Niel received the attention of Hollywood and starred in the light comedy "John Love Mary" filmed in 1949, and has since embarked on the screen.

    Performing Experience

    In 1946, he starred in " The Voice of the Turtle " on Broadway . Because of her performance in the stage play "Another Part of the Forest", Niel received attention from Hollywood and starred in "John Love Mary" and " Floating Dreams " filmed in 1949. " Marks " were well received. Since then embarked on the road to the screen. She returned in 1957 and starred in "Dragon A Dream", after which she was more selective in her role. He starred in " Hud " in 1963 and won the Academy Award for Best Actress .
    He was paralyzed by a stroke in 1965 and lost his language function. In 1968, he finally recovered with his strong perseverance and returned to the screen. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress and three Emmy Awards with " Rose Grudge ". She still appeared on the big screen until 2009.
    Patricia Neal, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for the film " Hud " in 1963, died of lung cancer at her home in Edgar, Manchester on August 8, 2010 at the age of 84. Domestic audiences are more familiar with her role as the patron of the protagonist in " Breakfast at Tiffany's " (1961) and the grandmother in " Heidi " (1993) once aired by "Zhengda Theater" . 

    Personal Life

    Acting against Gary Cooper in "The Roots" left a deep impression on the audience. Later, she revealed that Gary Cooper was the love of her life. Married to British writer Roald Dahl in 1953, and disappeared from the screen for a few years.

    Character Evaluation

    In Padrexia’s legendary life, there were constant topics. When she worked with Gary Cooper , the latter fell into an extramarital relationship. It was a big gossip hotspot at the time, but Cooper, who was 25 years older than her, finally did not choose to stay with her. . She later married British writer Roald Dahl (the author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "The Adventures of the Flying Giant Peach"), and they have five children. Their son was diagnosed with a left brain injury after he was born. In December 1960, a taxi hit their carriage, and their four-month-old son nearly died; in 1962, her 7-year-old daughter died of measles; In 1965, when she was just 39 years old, she suffered a stroke at the peak of her career. The nervous system was damaged, causing hemiplegia and slurred speech. She was admitted to the Sandsburg Regional Medical Center in her hometown of Knoxville. At that time, a tabloid misrepresented his death on February 22, 1965, and published it with the big headline "Patricia Neal Died Five Days After Stroke". In fact, she was in a coma on the 21st day. In August, she also gave birth to a daughter, very healthy. The husband has always been by his side. During this period, she also dropped the role of Mrs. Robinson in the film " The Graduate ". In the end, Padresha stood up again with his amazing willpower, able to walk and talk, which is considered a miracle in the history of stroke recovery. In 1983, he resolutely divorced after discovering that his husband had an extramarital affair with his best friend. Roald Dahl died in 1990.
    Padresha's life is comparable to a movie with a wonderful plot. In an autobiography published in 1988, Padresha wrote: "My life is always compared to a Greek tragedy, and this actor role in me cannot deny this comparison." In 1999, Patricia accepted beauty. In an interview with the Associated Press, he said: "I don't want to lie down. I'm struggling all the way." 
    Extended Reading
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