Eleanor Delaney Wilson (September 9, 1908 – May 31, 2002) was an American Tony-nominated actress and artist, known for her roles in Reds (1981) and the Gore Vidal play Weekend (1968).
After attending Mary Lyon School in Swarthmore,[1] she graduated from Hollins College with a degree in chemistry and went on to become an actress and artist.
[2] Wilson's initial professional acting experience came with director Jasper Deeter at the Hedgerow Theatre.
[1] Her Broadway roles include Weekend (1968), The Wayward Saint (1955), The Silver Whistle (1948), and The Eagle Has Two Heads (1947).
[1] Wilson studied painting with Raphael Soyer at the New School and with Margaret Stark at the Museum of Modern Art.