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Beulah Bondi (1889–1981)

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Character actress Beulah Bondi was a favorite of directors and audiences and is one of the reasons so many films from the 1930s and 1940s remain so enjoyable, as she was an integral part of many of the ensemble casts (a hallmark of the studio system) of major and/or great films, including The Trail of the Lonesome Pine... See full bio »

Born:

Beulah Bondy
in Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died:

(age 91) in Woodland Hills, California, USA
James Stewart, Beulah Bondi and Guy Kibbee
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1974-1976 The Waltons (TV series)
Aunt Martha Corinne Walton / Martha Corinne Walton
– The Pony Cart (1976) … Aunt Martha Corinne Walton
– The Conflict (1974) … Martha Corinne Walton
 
1974 Lincoln (TV series)
Sara Bush
– Crossing Fox River (1974) … Sara Bush
 
1974 Dirty Sally (TV series)
Louisa Badger
– Too Long to Wait (1974) … Louisa Badger
 
1972 She Waits (TV movie)
Mrs. Medina
 
1971 The Jimmy Stewart Show (TV series)
Jim's Mother
– The Identity Crisis (1971) … Jim's Mother
 
1963 Perry Mason (TV series)
Sophia Stone
– The Case of the Nebulous Nephew (1963) … Sophia Stone
 
1963 Tammy and the Doctor
Annie Call
 
1962 Alcoa Premiere (TV series)
Mrs. Murrow
– The Hands of Danofrio (1962) … Mrs. Murrow
 
1962 The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
The Gypsy ('The Dancing Princess')
 
1961 Route 66 (TV series)
Agnes Brack
– Burning for Burning (1961) … Agnes Brack
 
1961 Tammy Tell Me True
Mrs. Annie Call
 
1961 The Best of the Post (TV series)
Miss Newton
– Antidote for Hatred (1961) … Miss Newton
 
1961 Wagon Train (TV series)
Grandma Bates
– The Prairie Story (1961) … Grandma Bates
 
1960 Harrigan and Son (TV series)
Tilly Cortland
– Non Compos Mentis (1960) … Tilly Cortland
 
1960 Play of the Week (TV series)
Mother
– Morning's at Seven (1960) … Mother
 
1960 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
Mrs. Hulie
– Tomorrow (1960) … Mrs. Hulie
 
1959 A Summer Place
Mrs. Emily Hamilton Hamble
 
1959 The Big Fisherman
Hannah
 
1956-1957 Climax! (TV series)
Aunt Caroline / Countess / Mrs. Jordan
– Hurricane Diane (1957) … Countess
– Circle of Destruction (1957) … Mrs. Jordan
– The Secret of River Lane (1956) … Aunt Caroline
 
1957 On Borrowed Time (TV movie)
'Granny' Northrup
 
1957 The Unholy Wife
Emma Hochen
 
1957 Zane Grey Theater (TV series)
Ma Anderson
– Black Is for Grief (1957) … Ma Anderson
 
1957 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
Annie
– The Town with a Past (1957) … Annie
 
1956 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
– Ark of Safety (1956)
 
1956 Back from Eternity
Martha Spangler
 
1956 Front Row Center (TV series)
Mrs. Fitzpatrick
– Finley's Fan Club (1956) … Mrs. Fitzpatrick
 
1955 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV series)
Mrs. Sutton
– Our Cook's a Treasure (1955) … Mrs. Sutton
 
1954 Track of the Cat
Ma Bridges
 
1953 Medallion Theatre (TV series)
– Gran'ma Rebel (1953)
 
1953 Latin Lovers
Analyst
 
1952 The Doctor (TV series)
– The Guest (1952)
 
1952 Lone Star
Minniver Bryan
 
1950 The Furies
Mrs. Anaheim
 
1950 The Baron of Arizona
Loma Morales
 
1949 Reign of Terror
Grandma Blanchard
 
1949 Mr. Soft Touch
Mrs. Hangale
 
1949 The Life of Riley
Miss Martha Bogle
 
1948 So Dear to My Heart
Granny Kincaid
 
1948 The Snake Pit
Mrs. Greer
 
1948 The Sainted Sisters
Hester Rivercomb
 
1947 High Conquest
Clara Kingsley
 
1946 It's a Wonderful Life
Ma Bailey
 
1946 Sister Kenny
Mary Kenny
 
1946 Breakfast in Hollywood
Mrs. Annie Reed
 
1945 Back to Bataan
Bertha Barnes
 
1945 The Southerner
Granny Tucker
 
1944 And Now Tomorrow
Aunt Em
 
1944 The Very Thought of You
Mrs. Harriet Wheeler
 
1944 Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
Miss Horn
 
1944 I Love a Soldier
Etta Lane
 
1944 She's a Soldier Too
Agatha Kittredge
 
1943 Watch on the Rhine
Anise
 
1943 Tonight We Raid Calais
Mme. Bonnard
 
1941 One Foot in Heaven
Mrs. Lydia Sandow
 
1941 The Shepherd of the Hills
Aunt Mollie
 
1941 Penny Serenade
Miss Oliver
 
1940 The Captain Is a Lady
Angie Peabody
 
1940 Our Town
Mrs. Webb
 
1940 Remember the Night
Mrs. Sargent
 
1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Ma Smith
 
1939 The Under-Pup
Miss Thornton
 
1939 On Borrowed Time
Nellie Northrup - Granny
 
1938 The Sisters
Rose Elliott
 
1938 Vivacious Lady
Mrs. Morgan
 
1938 Of Human Hearts
Mary Wilkins
 
1938 The Buccaneer
Aunt Charlotte
 
1937 Make Way for Tomorrow
Lucy Cooper
 
1937 Maid of Salem
Abigail - His Wife
 
1936 The Gorgeous Hussy
Rachel Jackson
 
1936 Hearts Divided
Madame Letizia
 
1936 The Case Against Mrs. Ames
Mrs. Livingston Ames
 
1936 The Moon's Our Home
Mrs. Boyce Medford
 
1936 The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Melissa
 
1936 The Invisible Ray
Lady Arabella Stevens
 
1935 Bad Boy
Mrs. Larkin
 
1935 The Good Fairy
Dr. Schultz
 
1934 Ready for Love
Mrs. Burke
 
1934 The Painted Veil
Frau Koerber (scenes deleted)
 
1934 Finishing School
Miss Van Alstyne
 
1934 Registered Nurse
McKenna
 
1934 Two Alone
Mrs. Slag
 
1933 Christopher Bean
Mrs. Hannah Haggett
 
1933 The Stranger's Return
Beatrice
 
1932 Rain
Mrs. Davidson
 
1931 Arrowsmith
Mrs. Tozer (uncredited)
 
1931 Street Scene
Emma Jones
 
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1940 Remember the Night (performer: "A Perfect Day" 1910 - uncredited)
 
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1983 The Moviemakers (TV series)
– The Films of Frank Capra (uncredited)
 
1980 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to James Stewart (TV special)
Herself
 
1977 The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series
 
1959 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Herself
– Lowell Thomas (1959) … Herself
 
1950 Showtime, U.S.A. (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.7 (1950) … Herself
 
1940 Meet the Stars #1: Chinese Garden Festival (documentary short)
Herself
 
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1971 The Barefoot Executive
Herself (film clip "So Dear to My Heart") (uncredited)
 
1959 Frontier Justice (TV series)
 
1954 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 
1939 Land of Liberty
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

On Borrowed Time (1953). Comedy (revival). Written by Paul Osborn. Based on the novel by Lawrence Edward Watkin. Directed by Marshall Jamison. 48th Street Theatre: 10 Feb 1953- 18 Apr 1953 (78 performances). Cast: Victor Moore (as "Julian Northrup/Gramps"), Beulah Bondi (as "Nellie/Granny")... See more »

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Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on her goal in life] Ideals were set and wishes made, but training and work were intensive - which resulted in opportunities presenting themselves at seemingly the right moment. Wishes, with work, do come true! See more »

Trivia:

Always said her greatest regret was being passed over for the role of Ma Joad in John Ford's The Grapes of Wrath. See more »

Trademark:

Often played kind if ill-fated mothers See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus