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Eva Le Gallienne (1899–1991)

Legendary stage actress Eva Le Gallienne's life began just as grandly as the daughter of poet Richard Le Gallienne. Sarah Bernhardt was her idol growing up and, at age 18, was brought to New York by her mother. Making her London debut with "Monna Vanna" in 1914, she proved a star in every sense of the word... See full bio »

Died:

(age 92) in Weston, Connecticut, USA

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Filmography

Hide HideActress (15 titles)
1984 St. Elsewhere (TV series)
Evelyn Milbourne
The Women (1984) … Evelyn Milbourne
 
1977 The Royal Family (TV movie)
Fanny Cavendish (as Eva LaGallienne)
 
1960-1961 Play of the Week (TV series)
Therese Raquin (1961)
Mary Stuart (1960)
 
1958 Bitter Heritage (TV movie)
Grandma James
 
1958 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
Grandma James
Bitter Heritage (1958) … Grandma James
 
1958 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Martha Koering
The Shadow of a Genius (1958) … Martha Koering
 
1958 The DuPont Show of the Month (TV series)
Abbess
 
1956 The Corn Is Green (TV movie)
Miss Moffat
 
1955 Alice in Wonderland (TV movie)
White Queen
 
1955 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
 
1952 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
Roman Fever (1952)
 
1948-1950 The Ford Theatre Hour (TV series)
Annie Jones / Lettie
Uncle Harry (1950) … Lettie
Years Ago (1948) … Annie Jones
 
Show ShowWriter (5 titles)
1983 Great Performances (TV series)
Alice in Wonderland (1983) (based on the production by / play - uncredited)
 
1963/I Hedda Gabler (TV movie) (translation)
 
1961 An Enemy of the People (TV series)
Episode #1.3 (1961) (translation)
Episode #1.2 (1961) (translation)
Episode #1.1 (1961) (translation)
 
1958 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
The Strong Are Lonely (1958) (translation)
 
1955 Alice in Wonderland (TV movie) (play)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1983 Great Performances (TV series) (director: stage production - 1 episode)
Alice in Wonderland (1983) (director: stage production)
 
1955 Prince of Players (special consultant: Shakespeare)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
1951 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode #4.26 (1951) … Herself
 
1949 Straw Hat Cinderella (short)
Herself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1918). Stage Play: The Off Chance. Written by R.C. Carton. Empire Theatre: 14 Feb 1918- May 1918 (closing date unknown/92 performances). Produced by Charles Frohman Inc. See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Print Biographies  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Eva LaGallienne
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Innovators are inevitably controversial. See more »

Trivia:

She was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1986 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington D.C. See more »

Nickname:

LeG or Miss LeG See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn