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'''Rose Gregorio''' ( |
'''Rose Gregorio''' (October 17, 1925 – August 17, 2023) was an American actress. She began her career appearing mostly in theatre in Chicago and New York City during the 1950s and 1960s. During the 1970s she became more active in television and film, appearing mostly in supporting roles. |
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==Early years== |
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Gregorio's parents came from Italy. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 17, 1925.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Kinzer |first1=Stephen |title=How Ethnic Childhoods Shaped 'Bridge' Actors |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/122313242 |access-date=October 31, 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=February 10, 1983 |page=C 19|id={{ProQuest|122313242}} |via = ProQuest}}</ref><ref name=obit>{{cite web |last1=Barnes |first1=Mike |title=Rose Gregorio, Tony Nominee for ‘The Shadow Box’ and Actress on ‘ER,’ Dies at 97 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/rose-gregorio-dead-shadow-box-er-1235595462/ |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=September 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Early career== |
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Gregorio began her career appearing onstage in Chicago in the 1950s. She made her television debut in 1961 on ''[[Armstrong Circle Theatre]]'' in ''The Fortune Tellers'', starring opposite [[Val Avery]]. The following year, she moved to New York City, making her [[Off-Broadway]] debut as the title character in [[William Snyder (playwright)|William Snyder]]'s ''[[The Days and Nights of BeeBee Fenstermaker]]'' at the [[Sheridan Square Playhouse]], a production which included [[Robert Duvall]]. She next appeared as Martha in the 1963 play ''Journey to the Day'' at the [[Lucille Lortel Theatre]].<ref name="film">{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/56/Rose-Gregorio.html|title=Rose Gregorio Biography (1932-)|website=www.filmreference.com|access-date=2019-11-28}}</ref> |
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During the mid-1960s Gregorio served as a standby performer for many |
During the mid-1960s, Gregorio served as a standby performer for many Broadway shows in case the regularly scheduled actress was unable to perform. She made her official Broadway debut in 1968 in [[Jack Gelber]]'s ''The Cuban Thing'' at the [[Henry Miller's Theatre]]. The same year, she landed her first film role, the role of Sylvia Finney in [[Frank Perry]]'s ''[[The Swimmer (1968 film)|The Swimmer]]''. The following year, she returned to Broadway to appear with [[Dustin Hoffman]] in ''[[Jimmy Shine]]''.<ref name="film"/> |
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==Later career== |
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In the 1970s, her career became more centered on film and television. Her movie appearances include Gloria Soloway in ''[[Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?]]'' (1971), Ruth in ''[[Desperate Characters]]'' (1971), Angela in ''[[Mr. Ricco]]'' (1975), Elaine Cassel in ''[[Eyes of Laura Mars]]'' (1978) and Brenda Samuels in [[True Confessions (film)|''True Confessions'']] (1981). She appeared in |
In the 1970s, her career became more centered on film and television. Her movie appearances include Gloria Soloway in ''[[Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me?]]'' (1971), Ruth in ''[[Desperate Characters (film)|Desperate Characters]]'' (1971), Angela in ''[[Mr. Ricco]]'' (1975), Elaine Cassel in ''[[Eyes of Laura Mars]]'' (1978) and Brenda Samuels in [[True Confessions (film)|''True Confessions'']] (1981). She appeared in television movies such as ''[[Paradise Lost (TV film)|Paradise Lost]]'' (1971) and ''[[The Death of Richie]]'' (1977).<ref name="film"/> |
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In 1977, Gregorio returned to Broadway after an eight-year hiatus in the original production of [[Michael Cristofer]]'s ''[[The Shadow Box]]'' as Agnes; she garnered nominations for the [[Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play]] and the [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play]]. Since then her theatre appearances have been sporadic. She appeared as Laurie in the Off-Broadway production of David Blomquist's ''Weekends Like Other People'' |
In 1977, Gregorio returned to Broadway after an eight-year hiatus in the original production of [[Michael Cristofer]]'s ''[[The Shadow Box]]'' as Agnes; she garnered nominations for the [[Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play]] and the [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play]]. Since then, her theatre appearances have been sporadic. She appeared as Laurie in the Off-Broadway production of David Blomquist's ''Weekends Like Other People'' at the Marymount Manhattan Theatre in 1982. The following year, she returned to Broadway as Beatrice in the original production of ''[[A View from the Bridge]]'' at the [[Ambassador Theatre (New York)|Ambassador Theatre]] and again in 1988 as Helga in the original production of ''[[M. Butterfly]]'' at the [[Eugene O'Neill Theatre]]. In 1993, she appeared as Karen Frick in the [[Manhattan Theatre Club]]'s production of Arthur Miller's ''[[The Last Yankee]]'', and in 2000, she portrayed the roles of Lena and Sandra in [[Beth Henley]]'s ''Family Week'' at the [[Century Center for the Performing Arts]].<ref name="film"/> |
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Gregorio remained active in film and television during the 1980s and 1990s. Her film credits include Brenda Samuels in ''[[True Confessions (film)|True Confessions]]'' (1981), Mrs. Sabantino in ''[[Five Corners (film)|Five Corners]]'' (1987), Pina in ''[[City of Hope (film)|City of Hope]]'' (1991), Pina in ''[[Tarantella (1995 film)|Tarantella]]'' (1995), Grandma Rosie Cappadora in ''[[The Deep End of the Ocean (film)|The Deep End of the Ocean]]'' (1999), and Helen in ''[[Maze (2000 film)|Maze]]'' (2000). On television she portrayed Helen Hathaway, the mother of [[Carol Hathaway]], on ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'' |
Gregorio remained active in film and television during the 1980s and 1990s. Her film credits include Brenda Samuels in ''[[True Confessions (film)|True Confessions]]'' (1981), Mrs. Sabantino in ''[[Five Corners (film)|Five Corners]]'' (1987), Pina in ''[[City of Hope (1991 film)|City of Hope]]'' (1991), Pina in ''[[Tarantella (1995 film)|Tarantella]]'' (1995), Grandma Rosie Cappadora in ''[[The Deep End of the Ocean (film)|The Deep End of the Ocean]]'' (1999), and Helen in ''[[Maze (2000 film)|Maze]]'' (2000). On television, she portrayed Helen Hathaway, the mother of [[Carol Hathaway]], on ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'' from 1996 to 1999. She made guest appearances on ''[[The Doctors (1963 TV series)|The Doctors]]'' (1972), ''[[The Bob Newhart Show]]'' (1974), ''[[Medical Center (TV series)|Medical Center]]'' (1974), ''[[The Rookies]]'' (1975), ''[[Harry O]]'' (1975), ''[[Jigsaw John]]'' (1976), ''[[Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman]]'' (1976), ''[[The Rockford Files]]'' (1978), ''[[Charlie's Angels]]'' (1979), ''[[Falcon Crest]]'' (1984), ''[[Doogie Howser, M.D.]]'' (1989), ''[[Murder, She Wrote]]'' (1991), ''[[The Practice]]'' (1997) and ''[[Law & Order: Criminal Intent]]'' (2003), and appeared in numerous television movies.<ref name="film"/> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life and death== |
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Gregorio was married to Belgian-American stage and film director [[Ulu Grosbard]] from 1965 until his death in 2012. |
Gregorio was married to Belgian-American stage and film director [[Ulu Grosbard]]<ref name=":0" /> from 1965 until his death in 2012.<ref name=obit/> |
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Gregorio died of [[pneumonia]] at her home in [[Greenwich Village]] on August 17, 2023, at the age of 97.<ref name=obit/> She will be interred at [[Kensico Cemetery]].<ref>[https://perazzofuneralhome.com/obituary/?ob-id=2514&obit=Rose+Gregorio Obituary of Rose Gregorio]</ref> |
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In 1977, Gregorio received the [[Clarence Derwent Award|Clarence Derwent]] and [[Drama Desk Awards]], as well as a [[Tony Award|Tony]] nomination, for her portrayal of Agnes in the original production of [[Michael Cristofer]]'s ''[[The Shadow Box]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Calta |first1=Louis |title=Rose Gregorio, Preston Win Derwent Awards |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/123345269 |access-date=October 31, 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=May 11, 1977 |page=65|id={{ProQuest|123345269}} |via = ProQuest}}</ref><ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/132094870/ "Triple Crown (continued from First Page)"]. ''the Los Angeles Times''. June 10, 1977. p. 82. Retrieved September 19, 2023.</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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|Beebee Fenstermaker |
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Gregorio won a [[Clarence Derwent Award]] and garnered [[Tony Award|Tony]] and [[Drama Desk Award]] nominations in 1977 for her portrayal of Agnes in the original production of [[Michael Cristofer]]'s ''[[The Shadow Box]]''. |
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Latest revision as of 18:51, 15 April 2024
Rose Gregorio | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | October 17, 1925
Died | August 17, 2023 New York City, U.S. | (aged 97)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse |
Rose Gregorio (October 17, 1925 – August 17, 2023) was an American actress. She began her career appearing mostly in theatre in Chicago and New York City during the 1950s and 1960s. During the 1970s she became more active in television and film, appearing mostly in supporting roles.
Early years
[edit]Gregorio's parents came from Italy. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 17, 1925.[1][2]
Early career
[edit]Gregorio began her career appearing onstage in Chicago in the 1950s. She made her television debut in 1961 on Armstrong Circle Theatre in The Fortune Tellers, starring opposite Val Avery. The following year, she moved to New York City, making her Off-Broadway debut as the title character in William Snyder's The Days and Nights of BeeBee Fenstermaker at the Sheridan Square Playhouse, a production which included Robert Duvall. She next appeared as Martha in the 1963 play Journey to the Day at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.[3]
During the mid-1960s, Gregorio served as a standby performer for many Broadway shows in case the regularly scheduled actress was unable to perform. She made her official Broadway debut in 1968 in Jack Gelber's The Cuban Thing at the Henry Miller's Theatre. The same year, she landed her first film role, the role of Sylvia Finney in Frank Perry's The Swimmer. The following year, she returned to Broadway to appear with Dustin Hoffman in Jimmy Shine.[3]
Later career
[edit]In the 1970s, her career became more centered on film and television. Her movie appearances include Gloria Soloway in Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? (1971), Ruth in Desperate Characters (1971), Angela in Mr. Ricco (1975), Elaine Cassel in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) and Brenda Samuels in True Confessions (1981). She appeared in television movies such as Paradise Lost (1971) and The Death of Richie (1977).[3]
In 1977, Gregorio returned to Broadway after an eight-year hiatus in the original production of Michael Cristofer's The Shadow Box as Agnes; she garnered nominations for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play. Since then, her theatre appearances have been sporadic. She appeared as Laurie in the Off-Broadway production of David Blomquist's Weekends Like Other People at the Marymount Manhattan Theatre in 1982. The following year, she returned to Broadway as Beatrice in the original production of A View from the Bridge at the Ambassador Theatre and again in 1988 as Helga in the original production of M. Butterfly at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. In 1993, she appeared as Karen Frick in the Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Arthur Miller's The Last Yankee, and in 2000, she portrayed the roles of Lena and Sandra in Beth Henley's Family Week at the Century Center for the Performing Arts.[3]
Gregorio remained active in film and television during the 1980s and 1990s. Her film credits include Brenda Samuels in True Confessions (1981), Mrs. Sabantino in Five Corners (1987), Pina in City of Hope (1991), Pina in Tarantella (1995), Grandma Rosie Cappadora in The Deep End of the Ocean (1999), and Helen in Maze (2000). On television, she portrayed Helen Hathaway, the mother of Carol Hathaway, on ER from 1996 to 1999. She made guest appearances on The Doctors (1972), The Bob Newhart Show (1974), Medical Center (1974), The Rookies (1975), Harry O (1975), Jigsaw John (1976), Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976), The Rockford Files (1978), Charlie's Angels (1979), Falcon Crest (1984), Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989), Murder, She Wrote (1991), The Practice (1997) and Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2003), and appeared in numerous television movies.[3]
Personal life and death
[edit]Gregorio was married to Belgian-American stage and film director Ulu Grosbard[1] from 1965 until his death in 2012.[2]
Gregorio died of pneumonia at her home in Greenwich Village on August 17, 2023, at the age of 97.[2] She will be interred at Kensico Cemetery.[4]
Awards
[edit]In 1977, Gregorio received the Clarence Derwent and Drama Desk Awards, as well as a Tony nomination, for her portrayal of Agnes in the original production of Michael Cristofer's The Shadow Box.[5][6]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Titel | Role | Notes |
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1968 | The Swimmer | Sylvia Finney | |
1971 | Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Horrible Things About Me? | Gloria Soloway | |
1971 | Desperate Characters | Ruth | |
1971 | I Never Promised You a Long Run | Jean | Short |
1975 | Mr. Ricco | Angela | |
1978 | Eyes of Laura Mars | Elaine Cassell | |
1981 | True Confessions | Brenda Samuels | |
1987 | Five Corners | Mrs. Sabantino | |
1991 | City of Hope | Pina | |
1995 | Tarantella | Pina | |
1999 | The Deep End of the Ocean | Rosie Cappadora | |
2000 | Maze | Helen | |
2015 | Irene & Marie | Irene | Short |
2017 | Good Time | Loren Ellman |
Television
[edit]Year | Titel | Role | Notes |
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1961 | Armstrong Circle Theatre | Princess Maria | Episode: "The Fortune Tellers" |
1961 | Naked City | Puerto Rican Woman | Episode: "Show Me the Way to Go Home" |
1963 | East Side/West Side | Miss Reagan | Episode: "My Child on Monday Morning" |
1964 | Route 66 | Mrs. Santos | Episode: "Follow the White Dove with the Broken Wing" |
1965 | New York Television Theatre | Beebee Fenstermaker | Episode: "The Days and Nights of Beebee Fenstermaker" |
1972 | The Doctors | Lorraine Jarrett | Guest role |
1974 | Tell Me Where It Hurts | Agnes | TV film |
1974 | The Bob Newhart Show | Janet Hoffman | Episode: "Brutally Yours, Bob Hartley" |
1974 | Medical Center | Emma | Episode: "Saturday's Child" |
1975 | Miles to Go Before I Sleep | Selma | TV film |
1975 | The Rookies | Millie | Episode: "The Saturday Night Special" |
1975 | One of Our Own | Rose Sanantonio | TV film |
1975 | Harry O | Dorina | Episode: "Portrait of a Murder" |
1976 | Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman | Florence Baedecker | Episodes: "1.17", "1.18" |
1977 | The Death of Richie | Betty Firmani | TV film |
1977 | Sharon: Portrait of a Mistress | Anne Dowling | TV film |
1977 | The Storyteller | Mrs. Eberhardt | TV film |
1978 | The Rockford Files | Natalie Cotton Arnow | Episode: "Local Man Eaten by Newspaper" |
1979 | Dummy | Jean Markin | TV film |
1979 | Charlie's Angels | Matron Wallace | Episode: "Caged Angel" |
1981 | Another World | Doris Wagner | 15 episodes |
1984 | Falcon Crest | Mary Giannini | Episodes: "Lord of the Valley", "The Intruder" |
1985 | Do You Remember Love | Betty Marcus | TV film |
1987 | The Last Innocent Man | Monica Powers | TV film |
1988 | Hothouse | Karen | Episode: "The Actress" |
1990 | Against the Law | Risa Ferrante | Episode: "The Price of Life" |
1991 | Murder, She Wrote | Rosa Abruzzi | Episode: "Family Doctor" |
1996–1999 | ER | Helen Hathaway | Guest role (seasons 3–5) |
1997 | The Practice | Michelle Sardo | Episode: "The Civil Right" |
2003 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Lupe Garcia | Episode: "See Me" |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kinzer, Stephen (February 10, 1983). "How Ethnic Childhoods Shaped 'Bridge' Actors". The New York Times. p. C 19. ProQuest 122313242. Retrieved October 31, 2020 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b c Barnes, Mike. "Rose Gregorio, Tony Nominee for 'The Shadow Box' and Actress on 'ER,' Dies at 97". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Rose Gregorio Biography (1932-)". www.filmreference.com. Retrieved 2019-11-28.
- ^ Obituary of Rose Gregorio
- ^ Calta, Louis (May 11, 1977). "Rose Gregorio, Preston Win Derwent Awards". The New York Times. p. 65. ProQuest 123345269. Retrieved October 31, 2020 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Triple Crown (continued from First Page)". the Los Angeles Times. June 10, 1977. p. 82. Retrieved September 19, 2023.