Geraldine: I didn't want to be a Hollywood actress who every so often does a Broadway play. I wanted to be a Broadway actress who every so often does a movie.
Even though she died of a heart attack, Geraldine had had kidney disease for many years.
Geraldine starred in the play Sweet Bird of Youth in 1959. Three years later it was turned into a movie of the same name and also starred Geraldine. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the play and for an Academy Award for her performance in the movie, but won neither.
Gerladine was married to fellow actor Rip Torn from 1963 until her death in 1987.
Gerladine was married to violinist Alexander Schneider from 1954 to 1957.
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