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Edith Massey (1918–1984)

Actress | Composer

The wonderfully eccentric, snaggle-toothed Edith Massey met director John Waters while working as a barmaid and as the owner of a thrift shop, Edith's Shopping Bag at Fells Point, Baltimore. Captured by her effervescent charm, Waters cast Massey in Multiple Maniacs as Jesus's mother. Her next role was as Mama Edie in Pink Flamingos... See full bio »

Born:

in San Francisco, California, USA

Died:

(age 66) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1985 Divine Waters (documentary)
 
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1983 My Breakfast with Blassie
Herself (uncredited)
 
1976 Edith's Shopping Bag (documentary)
Herself
 
1975 Love Letter to Edie (documentary short)
Herself
 
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2013 I Am Divine (documentary)
Herself
 
2005 Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (documentary)
Herself
 
2000 In Bad Taste (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1998 Divine Trash (documentary)
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Personal Details

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1 Biographical Movie  | 4 Articles  | See more »

Height:

5' 3" (1.60 m)
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Trivia:

John Waters said that she often had trouble remembering her lines in his films. To help herself remember them, she would often write out her lines hundreds of times. See more »

Nickname:

Egg Lady, The See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini