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Hollywood Golden Age Star Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102
6 Oct
Summary
- Eva Marie Saint, star of "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," passed away.
- She won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in "On the Waterfront."
- Saint also portrayed Superman's adoptive mother in "Superman Returns."
Eva Marie Saint, an iconic figure from Hollywood's golden era, has died at the age of 102. Her distinguished career graced screens for over sixty years, beginning with her debut opposite Marlon Brando in the acclaimed film "On the Waterfront." This role earned her an Academy Award for best supporting actress in 1955.
Saint captivated audiences in Alfred Hitchcock's thrilling classic "North by Northwest" and later took on the role of Martha Kent, Superman's adoptive mother, in the 2006 film "Superman Returns." Her early career saw her transition from radio and television to Broadway before making a significant impact in cinema.
Throughout the 1960s and beyond, Saint continued to deliver compelling performances in films such as "Exodus" and "Grand Prix." While her film work became more sporadic in later decades, she garnered critical acclaim for TV movies and guest appearances, including an Emmy award for her role in the 1990 mini-series "People Like Us."
She passed away of natural causes at her Los Angeles residence. Saint was married to Jeffrey Hayden from 1951 until his death in 2016, and they had two children.
