★ 6.8 
Acting
Cecil Cunningham
Cecil Cunningham is best known for Four Star Playhouse. Cecil Cunningham was born on August 2, 1888. Cecil Cunningham died on April 17, 1959 at the age of 70.
- Born
- August 2, 1888
- Place of birth
- Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
- Died
- April 17, 1959 (70 years old)
Biography
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Cecil Cunningham (August 2, 1888 – April 17, 1959) was an American film and stage actress. With whitish hair cut like a man's, she was a Hollywood character actress, often cast in roles as a general "know-it-all". She made more than 80 appearances in movies between 1929 and 1946, many of them uncredited.
Cunningham started her working life as a switchboard operator in a commerce bank and did some sittings as a photographer's model. Her first show business job was in the chorus line of 'Mademoiselle Modiste' at the age of eighteen. Cunningham trained as a singer and appeared in opera. She worked as a vaudeville comedian at the Palace Theatre in New York City until the commencement of her movie career in 1929.
Cecil Cunningham (August 2, 1888 – April 17, 1959) was an American film and stage actress. With whitish hair cut like a man's, she was a Hollywood character actress, often cast in roles as a general "know-it-all". She made more than 80 appearances in movies between 1929 and 1946, many of them uncredited.
Cunningham started her working life as a switchboard operator in a commerce bank and did some sittings as a photographer's model. Her first show business job was in the chorus line of 'Mademoiselle Modiste' at the age of eighteen. Cunningham trained as a singer and appeared in opera. She worked as a vaudeville comedian at the Palace Theatre in New York City until the commencement of her movie career in 1929.
Known for
★ 6.8 Filmography
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseWoman (Hotel)
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Cecil Cunningham been in?
Cecil Cunningham is best known for Four Star Playhouse.
When was Cecil Cunningham born?
Cecil Cunningham was born on August 2, 1888. (Saint Louis, Missouri, USA)
How old is Cecil Cunningham?
Cecil Cunningham died on April 17, 1959 at the age of 70.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·