Eva Marie Saint, ‘On The Waterfront’ Oscar Winner, Dies At 102
Legendary actress Eva Marie Saint, whose screen career spanned more than seven decades, dies.
Eva Marie Saint, the acclaimed actress who won an Academy Award and an Emmy for her roles in film, television and theater, passed away at the age of 102 in Los Angeles. She began her illustrious career in the 1950s, earning her first Oscar nomination for her supporting role in Elia Kazan's "On the Waterfront" alongside Marlon Brando.
Throughout her seven-decade career, Saint appeared in a diverse array of films including "A Hatful of Rain," "North by Northwest," "Exodus," and "Winter's Tale," often starring alongside other renowned actors such as Brando, Paul Newman, Gregory Peck, and Tom Hanks. Her television work included multiple Emmy nominations, with her win coming for her role in the miniseries "People Like Us" in 1990.
Saint continued to act in films and television well into her 90s, and even served as a presenter at two Academy Awards. She remained deeply connected to the stage, earning prestigious awards for her performances in "The Trip to Bountiful" on Broadway. Saint was married to director Jeffrey Hayden for 65 years, and together they produced several documentaries, winning an Emmy for their work on "Children in America’s Schools with Bill Moyers."
Survived by her two children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Saint leaves behind a legacy of exceptional talent and dedication to the arts.
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