Fay Bainter (1893–1968) |
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Fay Bainter's career began as a child performer in 1898. For some time, she was a member of the traveling cast of the Morosco Stock Company in Los Angeles. In 1912, she made her Broadway debut in 'The Rose of Panama', but this and her subsequent play 'The Bridal Path' (1913), were conspicuous failures. She continued in stock and, after forming an ...
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Born:in Los Angeles, California, USADied:(age 74) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actress (65 credits)
Actress (65 credits)
1965
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
Mary Caulfield
Mary Caulfield
- Power of Attorney
(1965)
... Mary Caulfield
1964
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Mrs. Benet
Mrs. Benet
- Out on the Outskirts of Town
(1964)
... Mrs. Benet
1962
The Donna Reed Show
(TV Series)
Dr. Harriet Robey
Dr. Harriet Robey
- The Baby Buggy
(1962)
... Dr. Harriet Robey
1960
Adventures in Paradise
(TV Series)
Sister Josephine
Sister Josephine
- Prisoner in Paradise
(1960)
... Sister Josephine
1953-1957
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Mrs. Morgan / Aunt Valerie
Mrs. Morgan / Aunt Valerie
- The Dark Corner
(1957)
... Mrs. Morgan
- Black Rain
(1953)
... Aunt Valerie
1953-1955
Armstrong Circle Theatre
(TV Series)
- The Hallelujah Corner
(1955)
- The Runaway
(1954)
- The Piano Tuner
(1954)
- Pilgrimage
(1953)
1952-1955
Robert Montgomery Presents
(TV Series)
Bella Fleace
Bella Fleace
- Bella Fleace Gave a Party
(1955)
... Bella Fleace
- All Things Glad and Beautiful
(1953)
- O Evening Star
(1952)
1950-1955
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Innkeeper's Wife / Mrs. Hughes / Mrs. Grier / ...
Innkeeper's Wife / Mrs. Hughes / Mrs. Grier / ...
- My Name Is Julia Ross
(1955)
... Mrs. Hughes
- Shall Not Perish
(1954)
... Mrs. Grier
- A Child Is Born
(1952)
... Innkeeper's Wife
- Ile
(1952)
... Annie Keeney
- A Child Is Born
(1951)
... Innkeeper's Wife
1954
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Mrs. Allison
Mrs. Allison
- The Unlocked Door
(1954)
... Mrs. Allison
1951-1953
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Jenny
Jenny
- Jenny
(1953)
... Jenny
- Two Living and One Dead
(1951)
1951
Pulitzer Prize Playhouse
(TV Series)
Sarah Yorke Jackson
Sarah Yorke Jackson
- Portrait of a President
(1951)
... Sarah Yorke Jackson
1948-1949
The Ford Theatre Hour
(TV Series)
Rose / Olivia Grayne
Rose / Olivia Grayne
- Kind Lady
(1949)
... Rose
- Night Must Fall
(1948)
... Olivia Grayne
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Self (8 credits)
Self (8 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Other Works:
Stage Play: The Other Rose. Written by George Middleton Based on the French by 'Edouard Bourdet'. Scenic Design by George Hadden. Morosco Theatre: 20 Dec 1923- Mar 1924 (closing date unknown/84 performances). Cast: Fay Bainter (as "Rose Coe"), Henry Hull (as "Tony Mason, her son"), Andrew J. Lawlor Jr. (as "Johnny Coe, her brother"), Harry... See more »Height:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Some of the young players that all that is required of them is learning lines and speaking them when their cue comes. They stand staring at you with vacant eyes, concentrating on what they have to say, instead of listening to and concentrating on what you are saying. See more »Trivia:
Was the 12th actress to receive an Academy Award; she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Jezebel (1938) at The 11th Academy Awards on February 23, 1939. See more »Trademark:
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