Best Actress1962 Film Fan Awards34th Academy Awards
Best Actress Nominee
The Hustler (1961)
Nominated Talent & Credits
Piper Laurie— Piper Laurie
Synopsis / Overview
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
Historical Academy Record
ACTRESS — 34th Academy Awards (1962)
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