american actress of film and theater, she brought a wide range of emotion to the characters she portrayed. associated with lee strassberg actors studio. she won academy award for 'the miracle worker' 1962. her role in 'the graduate' with dustin hoffman is memorable. married to mel brooks 41 years. born in new york 1931, died in 2005 in new york of cancer.

black conté pencil drawing
20x30 inch (51x76 cm) approx.