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Acting
Jane Darwell
Jane Darwell is best known for The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Lassie, Maverick and The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. Jane Darwell was born on October 15, 1879. Jane Darwell died on August 13, 1967 at the age of 87.
- Born
- October 15, 1879
- Place of birth
- Palmyra, Missouri, USA
- Died
- August 13, 1967 (87 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jane Darwell was an American film and stage actress. With appearances in over 100 major motion pictures, Darwell is perhaps best-remembered for her portrayal of the matriarch and leader of the Joad family in the film adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and her role as the Bird Woman in Mary Poppins.
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Jane Darwell was an American film and stage actress. With appearances in over 100 major motion pictures, Darwell is perhaps best-remembered for her portrayal of the matriarch and leader of the Joad family in the film adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and her role as the Bird Woman in Mary Poppins.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Darwell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 1963Burke's LawMrs. Leah Mulligan
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourMamie Carnation
- 1957MaverickMrs. Knowles
- 1955Matinee Theater
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseLena
- 1954Lassie
- 1954Climax!B. Cool
- 1954The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
- 1954Studio 57
- 1953Letter to LorettaIrene Townsend
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaMinna
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreMama Mumby
- 1948Studio OneAnna - Maid
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jane Darwell been in?
Jane Darwell is best known for The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Lassie, Maverick and The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin.
When was Jane Darwell born?
Jane Darwell was born on October 15, 1879. (Palmyra, Missouri, USA)
How old is Jane Darwell?
Jane Darwell died on August 13, 1967 at the age of 87.
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