Geraldine Page, born Geraldine Sue Page on November 22, 1924, in Kirksville, Missouri, was an American actress whose career spanned over four decades across film, stage, and television. She was the daughter of Edna Pearl and Leon Elwin Page, an osteopathic physician and author. 

Her passion for acting began at a young age, and she performed in church plays and school productions. After graduating from Chicago's Englewood Technical Prep Academy, she attended the Goodman School of Drama at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she honed her craft.

Her acting career began in the early 1950s when she moved to New York City and landed her first television role in the soap opera "Miss Susan" in 1951. She quickly gained recognition for her talent and versatility, appearing in various television shows and films. 

Her breakthrough came with her performance in the Off-Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' "Summer and Smoke" in 1952, which earned her critical acclaim and established her as a leading actress.

Throughout her career, she appeared in numerous films, including "Hondo" (1953), "Summer and Smoke" (1961), "Sweet Bird of Youth" (1962), "You're a Big Boy Now" (1966), "Pete 'n' Tillie" (1972), "Interiors" (1978), and "The Pope of Greenwich Village" (1984). She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "The Trip to Bountiful" (1985). 

She was also known for her work in television, earning two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performances in "A Christmas Memory" (1967) and "The Thanksgiving Visitor" (1969).

Her personal life was marked by her marriages to violinist Alexander Schneider and actor Rip Torn. She married Schneider in 1954, but they divorced in 1957. In 1963, she married Torn, with whom she had three children, including actress Angelica Page.

The couple remained together until Page's death in 1987.

Her lifestyle reflected her commitment to her work and her love for the arts. She was an active parishioner of the Englewood Methodist Church in Chicago, where she had her first foray into acting.

Throughout her career, she received numerous awards and nominations. In addition to her Academy Award, she won a British Academy Film Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards.

She was also nominated for four Tony Awards for her performances in "Sweet Bird of Youth" (1959), "Absurd Person Singular" (1974), "Agnes of God" (1982), and "Blithe Spirit" (1987). For her prolific work onstage, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1979.

Geraldine Page passed away on June 13, 1987, at the age of 62 in New York City.