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Kim Stanley (I) (1925–2001)


Kim Stanley's movie roles were few and far between; she is perhaps best known for her stellar performances on stage, including successes on Broadway. But when she did step in front of the camera, nothing short of memorable resulted. Her repertoire in movies and on stage covered such diversity from the sensitive glamour-girl Rita Shawn character in the 1958 "Goddess" to the crusty... See full bio »

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 2 nominations See more awards »

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Filmography

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1984 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (TV movie)
Big Mama
 
1983 Quincy M.E. (TV series)
Mrs. Edith Jordan
Beyond the Open Door (1983) … Mrs. Edith Jordan
 
1982 It Takes Two (TV series)
Mrs. Tandy
Death Penalty (1982) … Mrs. Tandy
 
1971 Rod Serling's Night Gallery (TV series)
Elizabeth Croft (segment "A Fear of Spiders")
A Fear of Spiders/Junior/Marmalade Wine/The Academy (1971) … Elizabeth Croft (segment "A Fear of Spiders")
 
1969-1971 Medical Center (TV series)
Joanna Hanson / Nurse Hull
Secret Heritage (1971) … Nurse Hull
U.M.C. (1969) … Joanna Hanson
 
1971 The Name of the Game (TV series)
Veta Marie Goss
The Man Who Killed a Ghost (1971) … Veta Marie Goss
 
1970 Dragon Country (TV movie)
 
1968 Flesh and Blood (TV movie)
Della
 
1963 Ben Casey (TV series)
Faith Parsons
 
1962 To Kill a Mockingbird
Scout as an Adult - Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
 
1958-1960 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
Georgette Thomas
The Cake Baker (1960)
The Travelling Lady (1958) … Georgette Thomas
 
1957-1960 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
Mae D'Amato / Sarah Eubanks
Tomorrow (1960) … Sarah Eubanks
Clash by Night (1957) … Mae D'Amato
 
1960 The DuPont Show of the Month (TV series)
Sarah Anne Howe
Ethan Frome (1960) … Sarah Anne Howe
 
1958 The Goddess
Emily Ann Faulkner
 
1954-1957 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
The Glass Wall (1957)
The Scarlet Letter (1954)
 
1957 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Georgette Thomas
 
1952-1956 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
Kay
Joey (1956) … Kay
The Brownstone (1954)
The Witness (1952)
 
1955-1956 Playwrights '56 (TV series)
Abby / Martha Anderson
Flight (1956) … Martha Anderson
The Waiting Place (1955) … Abby
 
1955 The Elgin Hour (TV series)
Lili
The Bridge (1955) … Lili
 
1954 Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV series)
H Is for Hurricane (1954)
 
1953-1954 The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV series)
Somebody Special (1954)
The Sixth Year (1953)
The Strong Women (1953)
 
1954 Inner Sanctum (TV series)
Maggie
The Hands (1954) … Maggie
 
1951-1954 Danger (TV series)
Helen
The Bet (1954)
The System (1952) … Helen
The Anniversary (1951)
 
1953 You Are There (TV series)
Cleopatra / Joan of Arc
 
1953 The Gulf Playhouse (TV series)
 
1951 Out There (TV series)
The Bus to Nowhere (1951)
 
1950 The Magnavox Theatre (TV series)
Father, Dear Father (1950)
 
1950 Sure As Fate (TV series)
The Vanishing Lady (1950)
 
1950 The Trap (TV series)
Sentence of Death (1950)
 
1950 Escape (TV series)
The Covenant (1950)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2005 The Needs of Kim Stanley (documentary)
 
1983 The 55th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
 
1955 A.N.T.A. Album of 1955 (TV movie)
Herself
 
1953 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode #6.36 (1953) … Herself
 
1950 Cavalcade of Stars (TV series)
Herself - Guest Actress
Episode #1.53 (1950) … Herself - Guest Actress
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2011 Schwartz: Seance Is a 'Wicked' Mistress (video short)
Herself
 
2002 The 74th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself (Memorial Tribute)
 

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Personal Details

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Active on Broadway in the following productions: See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I was happy on stage; it was my home, really - Hollywood was phoney. See more »

Trivia:

She attended the University of New Mexico and graduated from the University of Texas with a psychology degree. See more »

Nickname:

The Female Brando See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius