Fay Bainter (1893–1968) |
|
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 ...
See full bio »
Born:in Los Angeles, California, USADied:(age 74) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
"Veep" star Anna Chlumsky reminisces about the show and picks the Disney movie that always makes her cry during our Take 5 challenge.
Watch on TV
Known For
Show all
Hide all
Filmography
Show 
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
Mrs. Morgan
- The Dark Corner
(1957)
... Mrs. Morgan
- Black Rain
(1953)
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. Menckin
Mrs. Allison / Mrs. Menckin
- The Unlocked Door
(1954)
... Mrs. Allison
- The Happiest Day
(1954)
... Mrs. Menckin
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
Show
Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
Show
Self (7 credits)
Self (7 credits)
Show
Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
Related Videos
Edit
Personal Details
Other Works:
She played Mrs. Amelia Tilford in Lillian Hellman's play, "The Children's Hour," at the Harris Theater in Chicago, Illinois with Sandra March (Peggy Rogers); Nancy Plehn (Catherine); Carol Sinclair (Lois Fisher); Mary Finney (Mrs. Lily Mortar); Mary Lee Dearring (Evelyn Munn); Carolyn Rosser (Helen Burton); Lynn Thatcher (... See more »Height:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
Edit
Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
[on wearing a black wig for her role as Ming Toy in the stage production of East is West] A disappointed blonde am I. And the dye runs and is ruining my hair. See more »Trivia:
Presented the very first African-American winner with the Oscar statuette when Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress for Gone with the Wind (1939) (February 29, 1940, Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles). See more »Trademark:
Her warm, slightly smoky voiceStar Sign:
SagittariusContribute to This Page
Explore popular and recently added TV series available to stream now with Prime Video.
On IMDb Freedive, you can catch Hollywood hits and popular TV series at no cost. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free!
