Marjorie Rambeau

Born: 1889-07-15

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

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Marjorie Burnet Rambeau (July 15, 1889 – July 6, 1970) was an American film and stage actress. She began her stage career at age 12, and appeared in several silent films before debuting in her first sound film, Her Man (1930). She was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Primrose Path (1940) and Torch Song (1953), and received the 1955 National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in A Man Called Peter and The View from Pompey's Head.

Known For

Tobacco Road
In Old Oklahoma
Man of a Thousand Faces
Any Number Can Play
Salome, Where She Danced
The Rains Came
The Walls of Jericho
A Man Called Peter
First Lady
The Easiest Way

Top Movie Credits

Tobacco Road Sister Bessie Rice
In Old Oklahoma Bessie Baxter
Any Number Can Play Sarah Calbern
The Rains Came Mrs. Simon
A Man Called Peter Miss Laura Fowler
First Lady Belle Hardwick
The Easiest Way Elfie St. Clair