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homemaker, wife and mother. Her notable film work includes 1967's ''

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'' and 1980's ''

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'', in which she played a role that was very different from the television characters she had portrayed, and for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.Darrach, Brad; MacKay, Kathy; Wilhelm, Maria; and Reilly, Sue
"Life Spirals Out Of Control For A Regular Family"
'' People'' (December 15, 1980)

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