Brenda Vaccaro is an award-winning American actress whose dynamic career spans stage, film, and television. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she is known for her signature husky voice, vibrant presence, and remarkable versatility as an actress. After spending her formative years in Dallas, Texas, Vaccaro returned to New York to study acting and quickly established herself on Broadway. Her breakout performances led to a prolific film and television career, with standout roles in classics such as Midnight Cowboy (1969), Airport '77 (1977), Capricorn One (1978) and Once Is Not Enough (1975), for which she earned an Academy Award nomination. She has also been honored with a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy Award, and multiple nominations across the Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe platforms. In recent years, Vaccaro continues to captivate audiences with acclaimed performances in You Don’t Know Jack (2010), HBO’s And Just Like That..., and the 2025 Netflix hit film Nonnas, a heartwarming and comedic celebration of heritage, food, and family.