Ellen Burstyn is an Oscar-winning actress who has been in the entertainment industry for over six decades. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1974 for her performance in the film 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore'. Burstyn has also been nominated for several other awards, including Golden Globe Awards and Emmy Awards. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, including 'The Exorcist', 'Requiem for a Dream', and 'House of Cards'. Burstyn is considered one of the most influential actresses of her generation.