Jo Van Fleet - Trivia, Family, Bio

She became known for her Academy Award-winning role in East of Eden and became a noted Broadway actress.

Before Fame

She studied drama at HB Studio in New York City.

Trivia

She won a Tony Award for her work in the stage play, The Trip to Bountiful, and won an Academy Award for her film debut in East of Eden.

Family Life

She married William Bales in 1946.

Associated With

She played the mother of James Dean's character in East of Eden.

Video

Jo Van Fleet Highlights