After studying law, Parsons became a singer before deciding to pursue a career in acting. She worked for the television program Today and made her stage debut in 1961. During the 1960s, Parsons establ
Parsons in a Love, American Style episode in 1973
Blanche Barrow was the wife of Buck Barrow, the older brother of Clyde Barrow. He became her second husband after his release from prison. To her dismay, Buck joined his brother's gang. Blanche was pr
Estelle Parsons
…2004, Parsons was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame. Her film career includes an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Blanche Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde (1967), and a nomination for Rachel, Rachel (1968). She received a BAFTA Award nomination for her role in Watermelon Man (1970…
Blanche and Buck Barrow in 1931
The two-unit Red Crown Tourist Court. Using his cabin's internal connecting door, Clyde entered the garage from where he fired with a Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). 39°18′43″N 94°41′11″W / 39.31194°N 94.68639°W / 39.31194; -94.68639 (1933 Site of Red Crown Tourist Court Platte City, Missouri)
Blanche Barrow, not long after her capture, July 1933
July 27, 1933 — She was in prison until 1939.