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Grace Zabriskie

American Actress

Grace Zabriskie, born Grace Caplinger on May 17, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is an American actress known for her distinctive roles in film and television. Her mother, Marion Grace Zabriskie, had distant Polish and Dutch ancestry, and her father, Roger Thomas "Tom" Caplinger, owned the famous French Quarter gay bar Cafe Lafitte in Exile.

Her family was visited by notable personalities such as Tennessee Williams, Gore Vidal, and Truman Capote during her childhood. She has two daughters, one of whom, Marion Lane, is a painter who often collaborates with her mother on fine art projects.

Grace Zabriskie began her career in Hollywood with her major film debut in "Norma Rae" (1979) and went on to appear in over 80 movies. She is perhaps best known for her role as Sarah Palmer in the cult TV series "Twin Peaks" (1990-1991, 2017) and its film prequel "Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me" (1992).

Full Name Grace Zabriskie
Other Name Grace Caplinger
Gender Female
Occupation Actress
Date of Birth 17-May-1941 (85 years)
Birth Year 1941
Birth Location New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Her collaboration with David Lynch also includes roles in "Wild at Heart" (1990) and "Inland Empire" (2006). Other notable films in her extensive career include "An Officer and a Gentleman" (1982), "The Big Easy" (1986), "Drugstore Cowboy" (1989), "Fried Green Tomatoes" (1991), and "Armageddon" (1998).

Grace Zabriskie is also a talented artist, creating original paintings, unique sculptures, and woodwork art that can be viewed in Los Angeles galleries.

Her visual arts include creating lamps and "sculptures with light," which are available from the L.A.-based ArtHaus gallery.

Throughout her career, Grace Zabriskie has received critical acclaim for her performances and has been nominated for several awards.

Lane Caplinger

Sibling

John Caplinger

Sibling

William Caplinger

Sibling

Marion Grace Zabriskie

Mother

Roger Thomas Caplinger

Father

Marion Lane

Daughter

John Dunham MacEachron

Spouse ​ ​(m. 1963; died 2011)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Grace Zabriskie is 85 years old

Grace Zabriskie was born on 17-May-1941

Grace Zabriskie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

References
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Zabriskie
  • https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0951471/

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