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96-Year-Old Tony Nominee: Still Feisty and Unstoppable
7 Jun
Summary
- June Squibb, 96, received her first Tony nomination for her role in 'Marjorie Prime'.
- She has had a stage career spanning over 75 years since escaping rural Illinois.
- Squibb continues to work, recently filming 'Yellowjackets' and hosting 'Killer Grannies'.
June Squibb, at 96, has earned her first Tony nomination, making her one of the oldest acting nominees in history. Her role in the play 'Marjorie Prime' explored themes of aging and grief. Squibb's extensive career began over 75 years ago in rural Illinois before she moved to New York to pursue acting.
Over decades, she balanced Broadway roles, regional theater, and on-screen appearances, including an Academy Award nomination for 'Nebraska.' In her 90s, she took on leading roles in films like 'Thelma' and 'Eleanor the Great.'
Squibb recently filmed the final season of 'Yellowjackets' and hosts the true-crime series 'Killer Grannies.' She also has multiple film projects lined up, demonstrating her continued dedication to her craft.
