Biography
She first played "Gigi" in her professional debut in Houston, then made the move to New York, where she appeared Off-Broadway in "The Waltz of the Toreadors" and in numerous other small theater productions, earning respect among her peers. Her breakthrough came with her Tony-winning turn as Miss Mona, the owner of the titular "Whorehouse", in the production co-written and co-directed by her husband Peter Masterson.
Glynn made the move to …
Career Milestones
| Directed by husband in "Blood Red" (1988), "Night Games" (1989) and "Convicts" (1991) | ||
| Taught acting at Columbia University | ||
1959 | Stage debut, title role, "Gigi"; Alley Theatre, Houston, Texas | |
1960 | New York debut, "Waltz of the Torreadors | |
1976 | Film debut, "Three Days of the Condor" | |
1979 | Won acclaim as Mona the owner of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" on Broadway; production co-sirected by Peter Masterson and Tommy Tune | |
1981 | London debut, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" | |
1985 | Appeared in "The Trip to Bountiful", directed by her husband Peter Masterson | |
1987 | Briefly appeared as the First Lady (opposite George C Scott) in the Fox sitcom "Mr. President" | |
1987 | With Masterston, played on screen parents of real-life daughter Mary Stuart Masterson in "Gardens of Stone" | |
1991 | Played Lady Bird Johnson in the NBC miniseries "A Woman Called Jackie" | |
Awards
1979 | Tony Award for Actress (Featured Role--Musical) |