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Gwen Welles is a Actor and Casting Consultant American born on 4 march 1951 at Chattanooga (USA)
Gwen Welles (March 4, 1951 – October 13, 1993) was an American actress.
Gwen Welles may be best remembered for her portrayal of talentless singer "Sueleen Gay", in Robert Altman's 1975 film Nashville, for which she was nominated for a BAFTA Award, for Best Supporting Actress. Welles also appeared in several films directed by Henry Jaglom, including New Year's Day (1989) and Eating (1990).
She died in 1993 from anal cancer, aged 42. Her younger sister, Elizabeth (Betsy Goldberg Welles), died from colon cancer 10 years later. Donna Deitch directed a documentary about Welles' illness in 1992, which appeared at the 1998 Berlin Film Festival.
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Gwen Welles
Birth name Gwen Goldberg
Nationality USA
Birth 4 march 1951 at Chattanooga (USA)
Death 13 october 1993 (at 42 years) at Santa Monica (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 4 march 1951 at Chattanooga (USA)
Death 13 october 1993 (at 42 years) at Santa Monica (USA)
Gwen Welles (March 4, 1951 – October 13, 1993) was an American actress.
Biography
Gwen Welles was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as Gwen Goldberg. She was the daughter of actress Rebecca Weis Welles (born 1928) and Barton Goldberg; her sisters were Elizabeth (Betsy) Goldberg Welles and Lori Yarum. Gwen graduated from University High School in Los Angeles, California and attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Welles was married to actor Harris Yulin in 1975.Gwen Welles may be best remembered for her portrayal of talentless singer "Sueleen Gay", in Robert Altman's 1975 film Nashville, for which she was nominated for a BAFTA Award, for Best Supporting Actress. Welles also appeared in several films directed by Henry Jaglom, including New Year's Day (1989) and Eating (1990).
She died in 1993 from anal cancer, aged 42. Her younger sister, Elizabeth (Betsy Goldberg Welles), died from colon cancer 10 years later. Donna Deitch directed a documentary about Welles' illness in 1992, which appeared at the 1998 Berlin Film Festival.
Usually with
Filmography of Gwen Welles (15 films)
| Year | Name | Job | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Boys Life | Actress | |
| 1990 | Eating | Actress, Casting Consultant | Sophie |
| 1990 | New Year's Day | Actress | Annie |
| 1988 | Sticky Fingers | Actress | Marcie |
| 1986 | Nobody's Fool | Actress | Shirley |
| 1986 | Desert Hearts | Actress | Gwen |
| 1986 | The Men's Club | Actress | Redhead |
| 1984 | Star 80 | Actress | Playboy Mansion Guest (uncredited) |
| 1977 | Between the Lines | Actress | Laura |
| 1975 | Nashville | Actress | Sueleen Gay |
| 1974 | California Split | Actress | Susan Peters |
| 1973 | Hit! | Actress | Sherry Nielson |
| 1972 | Hellé | Actress | Hellé |
| 1971 | A Safe Place | Actress | Bari |
| 1971 | The Christian Licorice Store | Actress | Last Party Guest |