Who Are Cleo Cole Elliott’s Parents, Is She Married and How Much Is She Worth?
As aforementioned, Cleo is the daughter of a famous actor couple Katharine Ross and Sam Elliott. Her maternal grandparents are Dudley Ross – who worked for the Associated Press and Katharine W. Hall. Her parents tied the knot in 1984 after falling in love onscreen in the 1978 film The Legacy. Cleo was born months following their union.
Her mother Kathrine is a highly talented old wig in the acting scene who performs as a film, stage and TV actress. She was raised in Santa Fransico and attended Santa Rosa Junior College for a short time before joining The Actors Workshop in San Francisco.
Cleo’s mother Katherine began her acting career as far back as 1965 in the drama Shenandoah. However, she is well known for her roles in The Graduate, and Curtis Harrington’s Games. The actress who spent her childhood in San Fransico also gathered widespread attention for her roles in western films; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here.
For her outstanding performance in The Graduate, she was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actress category, and BAFTA. She also won a Golden Globe for New Star of the year. She won BAFTA for her roles in the above named Western films.
As well, Cleo’s father, Sam Elliot who is Katherine’s fifth husband is also an award-winning actor whose acting career started in the 60s. He gained stardom for his appearance in Lifeguard (1976). He further sealed his presence in the limelight with his roles in The Quick and the Dead (1987) and Conagher, which was released in 1991.
Although he is yet to win an Academy Award, he has been recognized a number of times for his works. His accolades include two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, two Golden Globe Award nominations, an Academy Award nomination, and a National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Cleo Elliot seems to currently enjoy a good relationship with her parents now, but things weren’t the same in the past. In March 2011, Cleo’s mother got a restraining order against her claiming that she threatened to kill her. Thankfully, the two have patched up their relationship as they are currently spotted together in events.
