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Shelley Duvall is an American actress, producer, and writer. She is best known for her roles in the films The Shining, 3 Women, and Popeye. She has also appeared in television series such as Faerie Tale Theatre and Tales from the Crypt. Duvall was born in Houston, Texas, on July 7, 1949. She attended South Houston High School and the University of Houston. She began her career as a model before transitioning to acting. Duvall's first major role was in Robert Altman's 3 Women (1977). She received critical acclaim for her performance and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. She went on to appear in several other films, including The Shining (1980), Popeye (1980), and The Portrait of a Lady (1996). In addition to her film work, Duvall has also appeared in several television series, including Faerie Tale Theatre (1982-1987) and Tales from the Crypt (1989-1996). She has also produced and written several films, including The Portrait of a Lady (1996) and The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005). As of 2021, Shelley Duvall's net worth is estimated to be $3 million.

Popular As Shelley Alexis Duvall
Occupation producer,actress,writer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 7 July, 1949
Birthday 7 July
Birthplace Houston, Texas, USA
Nationality United States

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Shelley Duvall Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, Shelley Duvall height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Shelley Duvall's Husband?

Her husband is Bernard Sampson (7 July 1970 - 1977) ( divorced)

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Husband Bernard Sampson (7 July 1970 - 1977) ( divorced)
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Shelley Duvall Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Shelley Duvall worth at the age of 73 years old? Shelley Duvall’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. She is from United States. We have estimated Shelley Duvall's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Producer

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Timeline

2002

Since 2002, Shelley Duvall has not acted in any films, but lives a quiet and peaceful life in Blanco, Texas.

2000

Stein" in Big Monster On Campus in 2000; which consisted of both the comedy and horror genre.

1999

Shelley returned to the horror genre when she played "Martha Stewart" in The 4th Floor in 1999 and played the role of "Mrs.

1998

She appeared in the family comedy Home Fries in 1998 playing "Mrs. Jackson", Drew Barrymore's character's mother.

1997

Guy Maddin's only choice for the role of Amelia Glahn in Twilight of the Ice Nymphs (1997).

1996

Learned Italian to play Countess Gemini in The Portrait of a Lady (1996).

1994

She has lived in Blanco since 1994, after her home in Los Angeles got damaged by an earthquake. For the last couple years, there have been several rumors about Duvall being a "recluse" and not being in touch with reality.

1993

Shelley sold Think Entertainment in 1993 and retired as a producer. Shelley Duvall's later career found her a number of different roles.

1991

Other comedic films Shelley appeared in were Suburban Commando in 1991, and Changing Habits in 1997. She also had cameos in several TV series' such as: Frasier, L. A. Law, The Ray Bradbury Theater, Wishbone, and several others.

1989

Once lived with 11 dogs, 12 parrots and 58 finches, budgie and cockatiels. [May 1989]

1988

Duvall created Tall Tales and Legends that was aired for three years until it ended in 1988. Similar to Fairy Tale Theatre, Tall Tales and Legends was also a one-hour series hosted, produced, and guest starred by Duvall. Although it only consisted of nine episodes, Shelley was nominated for an Emmy from the series.

1987

Served as chairman for the Golden ACE committee for the National Cable Television Academy's ACE Awards. [1987]

1985

In 1985, Ms.

1982

From 1982 to 1986, Shelley continued her filming career but from a different aspect. Since Shelley was 17, she had a collection of a variety of illustrated classic fairy tale books. During the making of Popeye, she showed her collection to Robin Williams. One particular fairy tale she showed Robin was "The Frog Prince". Picturing Robin as the real life Frog Prince, Shelley created Platypus Productions, her own production company. Shelley went to Showtime with the idea for airing a television program that was based on fairy tales. She produced Fairy Tale Theater which Showtime aired that was a hit television series that was based on several classic fairy tales.

Fairy Tale Theatre was on television from 1982-1987. Each episode was a one-hour series and there were a total of twenty six episodes, all hosted by Shelley Duvall. Shelley also starred in four out of the twenty six episodes.

1981

She appeared as a supporting actress in Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits in 1981; she played "Susan Frankenstein" in Tim Burton's Frankenweenie (1984) , and co-starred in the hit comedy film Roxanne in 1987 starring Steve Martin.

1980

When the 1980s hit, Duvall's career was just beginning. She is famously known for playing the role of "Wendy Torrance" in Stanley Kubrick's The Shining with Jack Nicholson. During the making of this film, Kubrick psychologically tormented Duvall, causing her immense stress and affecting her mental state. He would often ignore her entirely during filming or would put in her situations which caused her immense fear and distress. The most obvious example is when Kubrick shot the famous "baseball bat scene" with Duvall and Nicholson 127 times, which is the world record for most number of takes in any film set.

As the 1980s rolled on, Shelley's career never slowed down.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Shelley discovered Think Entertainment; another production company which helped Shelley create more programs and movies that were made for television that aired on common cable channels. Shelley produced three more programs from these production companies that aired on Showtime: Nightmare Classics, Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories, and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. Her Bedtime Stories program earned her a 2nd Emmy Nomination.

1979

In January of 1979, Robert Altman would offer Duvall yet another role in one of his films. Only the role was a certain role that Altman believed she was born to play. That certain role was "Olive Oyl" in the real life version of Popeye. Shelley was skeptical at first on accepting the role, due to bad memories as a child of negatively being called "Olive Oyl" in grade school. She fortunately decided to take the role and performed admirably. Shelley also sings several songs in this film. The most famous ones would be "He's Large" and "He Needs Me" which also appeared in the film Punch Drunk Love.

1978

Turned down the role of Tracy Farrell in Robert Altman's A Wedding (1978). The role went to Pam Dawber.

1977

Aside from these three successful films, Duvall's acting blossomed in her leading role as Mille Lammoroux in 3 Women in 1977.

Duvall's acting was so superb that she won Best Actress at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival.

1976

Shelley also starred as Bernice in Joan Micklin Silver's Bernice Bobs Her Hair in 1976, and had a cameo in Woody Allen's Annie Hall in 1977. In the same year, Shelley also hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.

1975

Milos Forman considered her for the role of the prostitute in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975). While screening Thieves Like Us (1974) to see if she was right for the role, he became interested in Louise Fletcher, who had a supporting role, and decided to cast her as Nurse Ratched.

1974

Got hooked on cigarettes after having to smoke for her role in Robert Altman's Thieves Like Us (1974).

1971

Miller in 1971, Thieves Like Us in 1974, and Nashville in 1975.

1970

It was in 1970 when Shelley was discovered by talent scouts at a local party. Director Robert Altman wanted to cast Shelley in a film that he was making during the time. Shelley had experience in acting in high school plays at the time and took Altman's offer and she appeared in her first film Brewster McCloud. Altman was so fascinated by her performance that she appeared in his next films including: McCabe and Mrs.

1929

Shelley Alexis Duvall was born in Fort Worth, Texas, the first child to Bobbie Ruth (Massengale, 1929-2020), a real estate broker, and Robert Richardson Duvall (1919-1994), a lawyer. At the time of her birth, her mother was visiting her grandmother in Fort Worth, though Duvall was raised in Houston. During her childhood, Shelley's mother humorously gave Shelley the nickname "Manic Mouse", because she would often run around her house and tip over furniture. Shelley however was more than a mouse, but rather quite the little artist. Her favorite thing to do when she was very young was draw. She also has three brothers: Scott, Shane, and Stewart. Shelley graduated from Waltrip High School in Texas and at first became a cosmetics salesperson.

1818

Reportedly named after Mary Shelley, English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel 'Frankenstein'; or, 'the Modern Prometheus' (1818).