Anne Pitoniak was nominated twice for Broadway's Tony Award as Best Actress in 1983 for 'night, Mother and as Best Actress in 1994 for a revival of William Inge's Picnic.
11 Facts About Anne Pitoniak
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Anne Pitoniak is best known for her roles in The Survivors, Housekeeping, Hiding Out, and Where the Money Is.
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Anne Pitoniak was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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Anne Pitoniak spent two years as a civilian actress immediately after World War II, touring Japan, the Philippines and Korea for the Special Services.
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In 1994, Anne Pitoniak received a second Tony nomination for her performance as Helen Potts in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Picnic.
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Anne Pitoniak appeared on Broadway in Agnes of God, The Octette Bridge Club, Amy's View, Uncle Vanya, Dance of Death, and Imaginary Friends.
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Anne Pitoniak worked steadily in film and television, including the 1983 comedy film The Survivors, the 1987 comedic drama films Housekeeping and Hiding Out and the 2000 comedy-drama crime film Where the Money Is.
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Anne Pitoniak had a supporting role in the 1985 film version of Agnes of God, where she played the mother of Jane Fonda's character after previously playing Mother Miriam Ruth in the Broadway version.
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In 1987, Anne Pitoniak played the role of Mary in the 1987 Cheers episode "Pudd'n Head Boyd".
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Anne Pitoniak met her future husband, Jerome Milord, then a soldier, when they were both in a United Service Organizations show in Japan.
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Anne Pitoniak died from cancer at her home in Manhattan at age 85.