Roberta Maxwell, a talented and accomplished actress, was brought into this world on June 17, 1941, in the vibrant city of Toronto, situated in the province of Ontario, within the borders of Canada. Throughout her illustrious career, she has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her exceptional performances in a diverse range of films, including the iconic 1980 animated adaptation of Popeye, the 1997 post-apocalyptic drama The Postman, and the 1993 critically acclaimed drama Philadelphia.
Personal Details
BornJun 17, 1941 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Career
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2020

Percy as Louise Schmeiser
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2017

The Gabriels: Election Year in the Life of One Family as Patricia Gabriel
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The Gabriels: Election Year in the Life of One Family as Patricia Gabriel
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The Gabriels: Election Year in the Life of One Family as Patricia Gabriel
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2016

Unearthing as Mary Hart
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2015

Hungry Hearts as Anna
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The Inherited as Alice
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2014

What We Have as Rosemary
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2007

The Killing Floor as Ms. Alimet
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2006

The Mermaid Chair as Nelle
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Booky Makes Her Mark as Aunt Aggie
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2005

Vinegar Hill as Ellen's Mother
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Brokeback Mountain as Jack's Mother
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Riding the Bus with My Sister as Valerie
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2004

Gracie's Choice as Judge
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2001

What Makes a Family as Claire
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Full Disclosure as Sarah Archer
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2000

The Outer Limits as Mrs. Reynolds
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1999

Life in a Day as Carla Jennings
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Water Damage as Dr. Winston
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Twice in a Lifetime as Eloise Hawke and Eileen Kotter
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1998

Last Night as Mrs. Wheeler
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1997

The Postman as Irene March
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Fall as Joan Alterman
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When Innocence Is Lost as Cynthia Adams
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Liberty! The American Revolution as Mercy Otis Warren
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1996

Mistrial as Judge Friel
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1995

Dead Man Walking as Lucille Poncelet
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1993

Philadelphia as Judge Tate
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1989

Great Performances as Mrs. Webb
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1987

American Masters as Dorothy Parker (voice)
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1986

Psycho III as Tracy Venable
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1983

Special Bulletin as Diane Silverman
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As You Like It as Rosalind
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1982

Faerie Tale Theatre as Queen Beatrice / Griselda
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Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal as Mary Belinski
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Faerie Tale Theatre as Queen Beatrice / Griselda
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1980

Popeye as Nana Oyl
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The Changeling as Eva Lingstrom
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1979

Rich Kids as Barbara Peterfreund
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1978

Mourning Becomes Electra as Lavinia Mannon
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1974

A Touch of the Poet as Sara Melody