Celeste Holm (1917–2012) |
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Celeste Holm was an only child, born into a home where her mother was a painter and her father worked in insurance. She would study acting at the University of Chicago and make her stage debut in 1936. Her Broadway debut came when she was 19 in 'The Time of Your Life'. She appeared in many successful plays, including "The Women", "Oklahoma!" and "...
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Died:(age 95) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
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Actress (106 credits)
Actress (106 credits)
2000
The Beat
(TV Series)
Frances Robinson
Frances Robinson
- Get It on (Bang the Gong)
(2000)
... Frances Robinson
- Someone to Watch Over Me
(2000)
... Frances Robinson
- Cueca Solo
(2000)
... Frances Robinson
- Can I Get a Witness?
(2000)
... Frances Robinson
- They Say It's Your Birthday
(2000)
... Frances Robinson
1996-1999
Promised Land
(TV Series)
Hattie Greene
Hattie Greene
- Finale
(1999)
... Hattie Greene
- Darkness Visible
(1999)
... Hattie Greene (credit only)
- Baby Steps
(1999)
... Hattie Greene
- Leaving the Life
(1999)
... Hattie Greene
- A Day in the Life
(1999)
... Hattie Greene
1996-1998
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Hattie Greene
Hattie Greene
- Saving Grace: Part 1
(1998)
... Hattie Greene
- The Road Home: Part 1
(1997)
... Hattie Greene
- Promised Land
(1996)
... Hattie Greene
1991-1992
Loving
(TV Series)
Isabelle Alden #3
Isabelle Alden #3
- Episode #1.2281
(1992)
... Isabelle Alden #3
- Episode #1.2280
(1992)
... Isabelle Alden #3
- Episode #1.2277
(1992)
... Isabelle Alden #3
- Episode #1.2276
(1992)
... Isabelle Alden #3
- Episode #1.2275
(1992)
... Isabelle Alden #3
1989-1990
Christine Cromwell
(TV Series)
Samantha Cromwell
Samantha Cromwell
- Only the Good Die Young
(1990)
... Samantha Cromwell
- In Vino Veritas
(1990)
... Samantha Cromwell
- Easy Come, Easy Go
(1989)
... Samantha Cromwell
- Things That Go Bump in the Night
(1989)
... Samantha Cromwell
1965-1989
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Mrs. Fuller / Miss Snow
Mrs. Fuller / Miss Snow
- Polly
(1989)
... Miss Snow
- The Bluegrass Special
(1977)
- Kilroy: Part 4
(1965)
... Mrs. Fuller
- Kilroy: Part 3
(1965)
... Mrs. Fuller
- Kilroy: Part 2
(1965)
... Mrs. Fuller
1987
Magnum, P.I.
(TV Series)
Abigail Baldwin, Carol's Mother
Abigail Baldwin, Carol's Mother
- The Love That Lies
(1987)
... Abigail Baldwin, Carol's Mother
1985
Falcon Crest
(TV Series)
Anna Rossini
Anna Rossini
- Ingress & Egress
(1985)
... Anna Rossini
- Echoes
(1985)
... Anna Rossini
- Blood Brothers
(1985)
... Anna Rossini
- Unfinished Business
(1985)
... Anna Rossini
- The Phoenix
(1985)
... Anna Rossini
1984
Jessie
(TV Series)
Molly Hayden
Molly Hayden
- Trick of Fate
(1984)
... Molly Hayden
- The Long Fuse
(1984)
... Molly Hayden
- McLaughlin's Flame
(1984)
... Molly Hayden
- Flesh Wounds
(1984)
... Molly Hayden
- The Lady Killer
(1984)
... Molly Hayden
1979-1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Florence Flanders / Estelle Castlewood
Florence Flanders / Estelle Castlewood
- The Buck Stops Here/For Bettor or Worse/Bet on It
(1984)
... Florence Flanders
- A Good and Faithful Servant/The Secret Life of Burl Smith/Tug of War/Designated Lover
(1979)
... Estelle Castlewood
1981-1983
Archie Bunker's Place
(TV Series)
Estelle Harris
Estelle Harris
- Three Women
(1983)
... Estelle Harris
- Growing Up Is Hard to Do: Part 2
(1981)
... Estelle Harris
- Growing Up Is Hard to Do: Part 1
(1981)
... Estelle Harris
- Custody: Part 2
(1981)
... Estelle Harris
- Custody: Part 1
(1981)
... Estelle Harris
1979-1982
Trapper John, M.D.
(TV Series)
Lillie Townsend / Claudia
Lillie Townsend / Claudia
- Don't Rain on My Charade
(1982)
... Lillie Townsend
- The Shattered Image
(1979)
... Claudia
1982
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
The Celebrity
The Celebrity
- The Shady Hill Kidnapping
(1982)
... The Celebrity
1978-1979
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Sister Veronica / Mabel Jarvis
Sister Veronica / Mabel Jarvis
- The Look Alikes/Winemaker
(1979)
... Sister Veronica
- The Beachcomber/The Last Whodunnit
(1978)
... Mabel Jarvis
1979
Backstairs at the White House
(TV Mini-Series)
Mrs. Florence Harding
Mrs. Florence Harding
- Episode #1.4
(1979)
... Mrs. Florence Harding (credit only)
- Episode #1.3
(1979)
... Mrs. Florence Harding (credit only)
- Episode #1.2
(1979)
... Mrs. Florence Harding
- Episode #1.1
(1979)
... Mrs. Florence Harding
1976
Columbo
(TV Series)
Phyllis Lytton Brandt
Phyllis Lytton Brandt
- Old Fashioned Murder
(1976)
... Phyllis Lytton Brandt
1976
Captains and the Kings
(TV Mini-Series)
Sister Angela
Sister Angela
- Chapter II
(1976)
... Sister Angela
- Chapter I
(1976)
... Sister Angela
1973-1974
Medical Center
(TV Series)
Geraldine Stern / Dr. Linda Wilson
Geraldine Stern / Dr. Linda Wilson
- Web of Intrigue
(1974)
... Geraldine Stern
- No Margin for Error
(1973)
... Dr. Linda Wilson
1970-1971
Nancy
(TV Series)
Abigail 'Abby' Townsend / Abigai 'Abby' Townsendl / Abigail 'Abby' Townsenf
Abigail 'Abby' Townsend / Abigai 'Abby' Townsendl / Abigail 'Abby' Townsenf
- A Girl's Best Friend
(1971)
... Abigail 'Abby' Townsend
- Budget, Budget, Who's Got the Budget?
(1970)
... Abigail 'Abby' Townsend
- Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
(1970)
... Abigail 'Abby' Townsend
- Boys' Night Out
(1970)
... Abigail 'Abby' Townsend
- A Case of Spring Fever
(1970)
... Abigail 'Abby' Townsend
1967
The F.B.I.
(TV Series)
Flo Clementi
Flo Clementi
- The Executioners: Part 2
(1967)
... Flo Clementi
- The Executioners: Part 1
(1967)
... Flo Clementi
1965-1967
The Fugitive
(TV Series)
Pearl Saunders / Flo Hagerman
Pearl Saunders / Flo Hagerman
- Concrete Evidence
(1967)
... Pearl Saunders
- The Old Man Picked a Lemon
(1965)
... Flo Hagerman
1965
Run for Your Life
(TV Series)
Margot Horst
Margot Horst
- The Cold, Cold War of Paul Bryan
(1965)
... Margot Horst
1964
The Eleventh Hour
(TV Series)
Billie Hamilton
Billie Hamilton
- How Do I Say I Love You?
(1964)
... Billie Hamilton
1963
Dr. Kildare
(TV Series)
Nurse Jane Munson
Nurse Jane Munson
- The Pack Rat and the Prima Donna
(1963)
... Nurse Jane Munson
1962
Follow the Sun
(TV Series)
Miss Bullfinch
Miss Bullfinch
- The Irresistible Miss Bullfinch
(1962)
... Miss Bullfinch
1960
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
Hostess at Lawn Party
Hostess at Lawn Party
- The Schartz-Metterklume Method
(1960)
... Hostess at Lawn Party (uncredited)
1959
The Ed Sullivan Show
(TV Series)
Actress in scene from Third Best Sport
Actress in scene from Third Best Sport
- Episode #12.19
(1959)
... Actress in scene from Third Best Sport
1952-1957
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Lettie Morgan
Lettie Morgan
- The Wedding Present
(1957)
... Lettie Morgan
- Four's a Family
(1952)
1955
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Madge Collins
Madge Collins
- The Bogey Man
(1955)
... Madge Collins
1954
Honestly, Celeste!
(TV Series)
Celeste Anders
Celeste Anders
- Episode #1.7
(1954)
... Celeste Anders
- Episode #1.6
(1954)
... Celeste Anders
- Episode #1.5
(1954)
... Celeste Anders
- Episode #1.4
(1954)
... Celeste Anders
- Episode #1.3
(1954)
... Celeste Anders
1951-1953
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Miss Prynne / Katherine Case / Margaret Best / ...
Miss Prynne / Katherine Case / Margaret Best / ...
- Lost Sunday
(1953)
... Miss Prynne
- The Bargain
(1952)
... Katherine Case
- Second Sight
(1951)
... Margaret Best
- The Pacing Goose
(1951)
... Eliza
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Soundtrack (9 credits)
Soundtrack (9 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (89 credits)
Self (89 credits)
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Archive footage (15 credits)
Archive footage (15 credits)
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Personal Details
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(160s/'70s) Stage: Starred in a US tour of "Mame". Musical. See more »Alternate Names:
Frank Basile & Celeste HolmHeight:
5' 5¾" (1.67 m)
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Personal Quote:
We live by encouragement and die without it - slowly, sadly, and angrily. See more »Trivia:
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 20, a son Theodor "Ted" Nelson on June 17, 1937. Child's father is her 1st ex-husband, Ralph Nelson. See more »Star Sign:
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