Ronee Blakley

'Ronee Blakley' (qv) came to prominence as the fictional country superstar Barbara Jean (a role that was originally offered to 'Susan Anspach' (qv)), in 'Robert Altman' (qv)'s _Nashville (1975)_ (qv). Her performance in the film won her a National Board of Review for Best Supporting Actress, and garnered Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations.::tony.r.vario@gmail.com