Shelley Duvall and Robert Duvall are both well-known American actors who have starred in many acclaimed films and TV shows. But are they related by blood or marriage? This article will explore the facts and myths behind this common question.
Who is Shelley Duvall?
Shelley Alexis Duvall was born on July 7, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the first child of Bobbie Ruth Crawford, a real estate broker, and Robert Richardson Duvall, a cattle auctioneer-turned-lawyer. She has three younger brothers: Scott, Shane, and Stewart.
Shelley Duvall began her acting career after being discovered by director Robert Altman, who cast her in his film Brewster McCloud (1970). She went on to work with Altman in several other films, such as McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), Thieves Like Us (1974), Nashville (1975), and 3 Women (1977), for which she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress.
She also gained fame for her roles in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall (1977), Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980), Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits (1981), Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie (1984), and Steve Martin’s Roxanne (1987). She also produced and hosted several children’s TV shows, such as Faerie Tale Theatre (1982-1987) and Tall Tales & Legends (1985-1987).
Shelley Duvall retired from acting in 2002 and has since lived a private life. She has struggled with mental health issues and has been out of the public eye for many years. She is set to return to acting in an upcoming horror film titled The Forest Hills.
Who is Robert Duvall?
Robert Selden Duvall was born on January 5, 1931, in San Diego, California. He is the son of Mildred Virginia Hart, an amateur actress, and William Howard Duvall, a naval officer. He has two siblings: William Jr. and Barbara.
Robert Duvall started his acting career on stage and television in the 1950s. He made his film debut in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) as Boo Radley. He rose to prominence with his roles in The Godfather (1972) as Tom Hagen, The Godfather Part II (1974) as Tom Hagen, Apocalypse Now (1979) as Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore, The Great Santini (1979) as Bull Meechum, Tender Mercies (1983) as Mac Sledge, Lonesome Dove (1989) as Augustus McCrae, The Apostle (1997) as Euliss F. \”Sonny\” Dewey, and The Judge (2014) as Joseph Palmer.
He has won an Academy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, two Emmy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He has also been nominated for seven Academy Awards and seven Golden Globe Awards. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time.
Robert Duvall has been married four times: to Barbara Benjamin (1964-1975), Gail Youngs (1982-1986), Sharon Brophy (1991-1996), and Luciana Pedraza (2005-present). He has no biological children but has adopted two children: Nancy and Lindsay.
Are They Related?
The answer is no. Shelley Duvall and Robert Duvall are not related by blood or marriage. They share the same surname but have different ancestry and family history. They are not even distant cousins.
According to Wikipedia, Shelley Duvall’s paternal grandfather was of French Huguenot descent, while Robert Duvall’s paternal grandfather was of English and Scottish descent. Shelley Duvall’s maternal grandmother was of Mexican ancestry, while Robert Duvall’s maternal grandmother was of German ancestry.
They have never worked together on screen but have met each other on several occasions. They have both expressed admiration for each other’s work and have denied any familial connection.
According to The Little Facts, Shelley Duvall once said:
> \”I’ve met him [Robert] several times over the years at different functions or whatever…He’s very nice…I’m not related to him.\”
According to Live Rampup, Robert Duvall once said:
> \”She’s a good actress, Shelley. I don’t know her that well. I met her a couple of times. She’s not related to me.\”
Conclusion
Shelley Duvall and Robert Duvall are both talented and respected actors who have made their mark in the film industry. However, they are not related in any way, despite having the same last name. They are simply two individuals who happen to share a common surname..
