Penelope Milford, Oscar-Nominated Actress in ‘Coming Home,’ Dies at 77
Key Takeaways
- Actress Penelope Milford, known for her Oscar-nominated role in "Coming Home," has died at age 77.
- Milford had a significant career on stage, debuting on Broadway in "Lenny" and receiving a Drama Desk nomination.
- Her film credits include "Valentino," "Coming Home," "Endless Love," "Heathers," and "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer."
- She also had notable television roles in the 1980s, including in the Emmy-winning play "The Oldest Living Graduate."
- In her later life, Milford moved to Saugerties, N.Y., where she focused on historic preservation and community service.
American stage and screen actress Penelope Milford, who received an Oscar nomination in 1979 for her performance in Hal Ashby’s "Coming Home," has died at 77 in Saugerties, N.Y. Milford began her professional career on the New York stage in 1971, co-starring with Richard Gere, and later made her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning play "Lenny." Her film career included roles in "Valentino" and the Oscar-nominated "Coming Home," which earned her significant recognition. Throughout the 1980s, she also appeared in acclaimed television productions, including the Emmy-winning "The Oldest Living Graduate" and the landmark TV film "The Burning Bed." Dissatisfied with Hollywood, she continued with key roles in films like "Heathers" before moving to Saugerties, where she became an ardent preservationist and community activist until her passing.
