Ellen Burstyn is an American actress who has been in the entertainment industry for over six decades. She is best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in the 1974 film, 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore'. She has also starred in numerous other films and television shows, including 'The Exorcist', 'Requiem for a Dream', and 'House of Cards'. Burstyn has won numerous awards throughout her career, including a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.