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Frances Hussey Sternhagen (January 13, 1930 – November 27, 2023) was an American actress. Sternhagen appeared on and off Broadway, in movies, and on TV beginning in the 1950s, won a Tony, and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.
Frances Sternhagen was an acclaimed American actress known for her prolific work on both Broadway and in Hollywood, celebrated for her ability to inhabit complex, authoritative characters.
She is well known for her supporting roles in major features such as Misery, The Mist, The Hospital, and Julie & Julia.
She was a highly regarded character actress whose career spanned decades, moving between stage productions, television, and film, often portraying memorable, grounded figures.