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[golding76]

Zoe Caldwell, Winner of Four Tony Awards, Is Dead at 86

Her signature performances included the title role in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and Maria Callas in “Master Class.”

[Oznell]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, @golding76 .   While not as well known to film audiences, she was a theater legend.  Trust you, my cosmopolitan pal, to know about her.

I remember as a teenager finding out she pronounced her name "Zo", rather than the more familiar two-syllable "Zo-ey".  For some reason, even that seemed rather glamorous and sophisticated to me at the time!  A brilliant actress.   RIP Zoe Caldwell.

[golding76]

How many theater legends are still alive?  Caldwell is the last of a treasured few, I believe.

She had a turn in The Purple Rose of Cairo.

I never saw her perform on stage.  Although I did see Master Class, I saw the touring company starring Tyne Daly (who, unbelievably, was stellar in that role -- had no idea she possessed such acting chops).

[Pearlee]

Maggie Smith had the lead role in the film version of ...Miss Jean Brody.

[golding76]

I absolutely loved Maggie Smith in that role.  In fact, whenever I think of Miss Jean Brody, I envision Maggie Smith.  She is immensely talented.