Merle Oberon (1911–1979) |
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Estelle Merle Thompson was born in India on February 19, 1911 of Welsh and Ceylonese (now Sri Lankan) descent. She was educated in that country until the age of 17, when she left for London. She began her career in British films with mostly forgettable roles or bit parts. She appeared in an uncredited role in Alf's Button (1930), a pattern that ...
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Died:(age 68) in Malibu, California, USA |
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Actress (60 credits)
Actress (60 credits)
1956-1957
Assignment Foreign Legion
(TV Series)
Host - War Correspondent / Anna / Carla / ...
Host - War Correspondent / Anna / Carla / ...
- The Volunteer
(1957)
... Host - War Correspondent
- The White Witch of Makala
(1957)
... Host - War Correspondent
- Mixed Blood
(1957)
... Host - War Correspondent
- The Coward
(1957)
... Host - War Correspondent
- The Deserter
(1957)
... Host - War Correspondent
1953-1955
Four Star Playhouse
(TV Series)
Carol / Margot Sterling / Martha
Carol / Margot Sterling / Martha
- The Frightened Woman
(1955)
... Carol
- Love at Sea
(1953)
... Margot Sterling
- Sound Off, My Love
(1953)
... Martha
1953-1955
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Sara Belmont / Allison Brent
Sara Belmont / Allison Brent
- Second Sight
(1955)
... Sara Belmont
- Allison, Ltd.
(1953)
... Allison Brent
1954
The Best of Broadway
(TV Series)
Maggie Cutler
Maggie Cutler
- The Man Who Came to Dinner
(1954)
... Maggie Cutler
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Self (33 credits)
Self (33 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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(1/20/41) Radio: Appeared (as "Mary Smith") in a "Lux Radio Theater" broadcast of "The Cowboy and the Lady". See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Biographical Movies | 1 Print Biography | 10 Articles | 10 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Queenie O'Brien | Queenie ThompsonHeight:
5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Even when I was single, I owned homes and gardens. I buy beauty when other women buy jewels. Land is security to me. I need gardens that are mine to walk on. See more »Trivia:
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