Eva Marie Saint, star of 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' dies at 102
Summary
Eva Marie Saint, an actress known for her roles in "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died at 102 in Los Angeles. She won an Oscar for her first film and continued acting into her 90s, with a long career in movies and television.Key Facts
- Eva Marie Saint was born on July 4, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey.
- She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1954 film "On the Waterfront."
- Saint married director Jeffrey Hayden and had two children.
- She declined many roles early in her career to focus on family life.
- Saint starred alongside Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s "North by Northwest" (1959).
- She later appeared on TV shows like "Moonlighting" and won an Emmy for the miniseries "People Like Us."
- Saint acted in films into the 21st century, including "Superman Returns."
- She credited actor coach Lee Strasberg with helping her overcome shyness.
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