But most of what I've learned about acting - and a lot of what I've learned about life in the past seven years - was taught to me by Robert Altman.

She returned to the horror genre with Tale of the Mummy (1998) The 4th Floor (1999) and the horror-comedy Boltneck (2000). Duvall was initially reluctant to accept the role due to negative memories of being called "Olive Oyl" as a child but went on to accept it in stride. Shelley Alexis Duvall (born July 7 1949) is an American actress best known for her acting roles in the films Thieves Like Us 3 Women The Shining and Popeye.

Shelley Alexis Duvall (born July 7 1949) is an American actress best known for her acting roles in the films Thieves Like Us 3 Women The Shining and Popeye. She is also an Emmy-nominated producer responsible for Faerie Tale Theatre and other kid-friendly programming.