Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo is an American actress and singer, best known for her roles in Coal Miner's Daughter alongside Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones, as well as her iconic portrayal of Ellen Griswold in the National Lampoon's Vacation series, which also starred Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid. She has worked with numerous acclaimed directors, including Milos Forman and Harold Ramis. Her extensive career has spanned multiple genres, from comedy to drama, and has included collaborations with actors such as Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

● Early Life

Beverly D'Angelo was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Priscilla Smith and Gene D'Angelo, a television station manager. She spent her early years in Upper Arlington, Ohio, and later moved to California with her family. D'Angelo's interest in the arts led her to study at Ohio State University, where she was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority, and later at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a singer, performing with the National Lampoon's Lemmings troupe, alongside John Belushi and Gilda Radner.

● Career

D'Angelo's breakthrough role came in 1980, when she played Patsy Cline in the Coal Miner's Daughter biopic, earning her a Golden Globe nomination. She went on to appear in a range of films, including Hair with Treat Williams and John Savage, and American History X with Edward Norton and Edward Furlong. Her portrayal of Ellen Griswold in the National Lampoon's Vacation series, which includes National Lampoon's European Vacation and Vegas Vacation, cemented her status as a comedy icon. She has also worked in television, with notable roles in The Good Wife alongside Julianna Margulies and Christine Baranski, and Entourage with Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier.

● Filmography

Beverly D'Angelo's filmography includes a diverse range of roles, from drama to comedy. Some of her notable films include Maid to Order with Ally Sheedy and Michael Ontkean, Man Trouble with Jack Nicholson and Ellen Barkin, and Mr. Holland's Opus with Richard Dreyfuss and Glenne Headly. She has also appeared in The Goodbye Girl with Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason, and High Spirits with Peter O'Toole and Steve Guttenberg. Her work in television has included guest roles in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit with Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T, and Rizzoli & Isles with Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander.

● Personal Life

Beverly D'Angelo has been in a long-term relationship with Al Pacino since 1997, and the couple has twins, Anton James Pacino and Olivia Rose Pacino. She has been an advocate for various charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. D'Angelo has also been involved in several high-profile campaigns, including the American Red Cross and the United Service Organizations (USO). She has performed at numerous benefit concerts, including the Tribute to Harry Chapin and the Concert for New York City.

● Awards and Nominations

Throughout her career, Beverly D'Angelo has received numerous awards and nominations for her performances. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Patsy Cline in Coal Miner's Daughter, and won an Emmy Award for her guest role in The Good Wife. D'Angelo has also been recognized with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and has been nominated for several Screen Actors Guild Awards and People's Choice Awards. Her work has been acknowledged by the American Film Institute, and she has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Columbus Film Festival.