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Piper Laurie


Born
in Detroit, Michigan, The United States
January 22, 1932

Died
October 14, 2023

Genre
Memoir


Piper Laurie (born Rosetta Jacobs; January 22, 1932 – October 14, 2023) was an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films The Hustler (1961), Carrie (1976), and Children of a Lesser God (1986), and the miniseries The Thorn Birds (1983).

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Average rating: 3.78 · 147 ratings · 22 reviews · 1 distinct work • Similar authors
Learning to Live Out Loud
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