Mercedes McCambridge (1916–2004) |
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Mercedes McCambridge is a highly-talented radio performer who won a best supporting Actress Oscar for her film debut. Mercedes McCambridge was born in Joliet, Illinois, to Marie (Mahaffry) and John Patrick McCambridge, a farmer. She was of mostly Irish (with a small amount of English and German) ancestry. Despite a career full of supporting roles, ...
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Born:in Joliet, Illinois, USADied:(age 87) in La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA |
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Actress (66 credits)
Actress (66 credits)
1979
The Sacketts
(TV Mini-Series)
Ma Sackett
Ma Sackett
- Part II
(1979)
... Ma Sackett
- Part I
(1979)
... Ma Sackett
1970
Medical Center
(TV Series)
Nurse Marge Bowen
Nurse Marge Bowen
- A Matter of Tomorrow
(1970)
... Nurse Marge Bowen
1962-1970
Bonanza
(TV Series)
Matilda Curtis / Deborah Banning
Matilda Curtis / Deborah Banning
- The Law and Billy Burgess
(1970)
... Matilda Curtis
- The Lady from Baltimore
(1962)
... Deborah Banning
1959-1965
Rawhide
(TV Series)
Ma Gufler / Ada Randolph / Mrs. Martha Mushgrove / ...
Ma Gufler / Ada Randolph / Mrs. Martha Mushgrove / ...
- Hostage for Hanging
(1965)
... Ma Gufler
- The Greedy Town
(1962)
... Ada Randolph
- Incident of the Captive
(1960)
... Mrs. Martha Mushgrove
- Incident of the Curious Street
(1959)
... Mrs. Miller
1964
Dr. Kildare
(TV Series)
Sister Teresa
Sister Teresa
- Rome Will Never Leave You: Part 3
(1964)
... Sister Teresa
- Rome Will Never Leave You: Part 2
(1964)
... Sister Teresa
- Rome Will Never Leave You: Part 1
(1964)
... Sister Teresa
1963
The Doctors
(TV Series)
Bakery Owner
Bakery Owner
- Barren Harvest: Part 5
(1963)
... Bakery Owner
- Barren Harvest: Part 4
(1963)
... Bakery Owner
- Barren Harvest: Part 3
(1963)
... Bakery Owner
- Barren Harvest: Part 2
(1963)
... Bakery Owner
- Barren Harvest
(1963)
... Bakery Owner
1957-1959
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Clara Appleby / Nancy Lump Lump
Clara Appleby / Nancy Lump Lump
- Appleby the Weatherman
(1959)
... Clara Appleby
- Willie on the Wagon
(1957)
... Nancy Lump Lump
1958
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre
(TV Series)
Aunt Hannah
Aunt Hannah
- On the Brink
(1958)
... Aunt Hannah
1956-1957
Wire Service
(TV Series)
Kate Wells / Katherine Wells
Kate Wells / Katherine Wells
- The Washington Stars
(1957)
... Kate Wells
- The Last Laugh
(1957)
... Kate Wells
- Run, Sheep, Run
(1957)
... Kate Wells
- The Indictment
(1957)
... Kate Wells
- No Peace in Lo Dao
(1957)
... Kate Wells
1955-1956
Front Row Center
(TV Series)
Vivian Donfield / Nicole Warren
Vivian Donfield / Nicole Warren
- Pretend You Belong to Me
(1956)
... Vivian Donfield
- Tender Is the Night
(1955)
... Nicole Warren
1953-1956
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Connie MartIn
Connie MartIn
- A Public Figure
(1956)
... Connie MartIn
- Fly with the Hawk
(1953)
- Shadow of the Devil
(1953)
1953
Tales of Tomorrow
(TV Series)
Patricia Kimworth
Patricia Kimworth
- Read to Me, Herr Doktor
(1953)
... Patricia Kimworth
1952
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Lona Smith
Lona Smith
- Crossed and Double Crossed
(1952)
... Lona Smith
1950-1952
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Chris / Marie
Chris / Marie
- The Hill
(1952)
... Chris
- The Lovely Menace
(1950)
... Marie
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (21 credits)
Self (21 credits)
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Archive footage (14 credits)
Archive footage (14 credits)
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Stage: Appeared (as "Lucy Lake") in "The Love Suicide at Schofield Barracks" on Broadway. Directed by John Berry (also appearing as "Lt. Gen. Evans"). Written by Romulus Linney. Scenic Design by Douglas W. Schmidt. ANTA Playhouse: 9 Feb 1972-12 Feb 1972 (5 performances + 7 previews that began on 2 Feb 1972). Cast: Robert Burr (as "... See more »Height:
5' 3" (1.6 m)
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One of the most destructive things in my life was the kind of parts I played in pictures. I studied Shakespeare and the classics, and I end up shooting Joan Crawford and killing a horse that Elizabeth Taylor was in love with. I'm serious. I played the worst harridans, the most hard-bitten women, the absolute heavies, and it just about did me in. See more »Trivia:
Was a member of Orson Welles' Mercury Theater, together with Agnes Moorehead, with whom she appeared as Endora's old nemesis, Carlotta, in an episode of Bewitched (1964). See more »Trademark:
Often played manly, cruely-disposed women See more »Nickname:
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