Patricia Neal is an Oscar-winning actress who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the 1963 film 'Hud'. She was also nominated for an Oscar for her performance in the 1960 film 'The Sundowners'. Neal has had a long and successful career in both film and television, appearing in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. Neal is also known for her work in Broadway theatre, having appeared in several plays over the years.