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She truly made a name for herself with her powerful performance as Linda Loman in the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman—a role that earned her a well-deserved Tony Award. Over the years, she continued to impress critics and audiences alike, receiving additional Tony nominations for her work in the 2002 production of Morning’s at Seven and for her standout performance in the early 1980s staging of Brighton Beach Memoirs. Long before those accolades, she first stepped into the Broadway spotlight during the late 1960s in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, marking the beginning of a remarkable career. Born Betty Jean Frankovich, she grew up in Akron, Ohio, where her passion for acting began to take shape. She shared much of her life with fellow stage and screen actor Edward Binns, to whom she was married until his passing in 1990. Throughout it all, she remained a respected figure on stage, consistently delivering performances that showcased her depth and talent.
She is a talented screen actress and theater performer who has graced both film and television throughout her career. Among her notable roles, she appeared in the 1995 movie remake of Sabrina, bringing her charm and elegance to the big screen. In addition to her film work, she showcased her versatility on television with appearances in popular series such as Roseanne, Sisters, and Grey’s Anatomy. During the mid-1990s, she also took on the role of Helen Wendall on the long-running soap opera As the World Turns, further demonstrating her range and dedication as an actress.
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