May Robson
Acting
Born April 17, 1858 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died October 20, 1942
Also known as Mary Jeanette Robison
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia May Robson (19 April 1858 - 20 October 1942) was an actress and playwright. A major stage actress of the late 19th and early 20th century, Robson is best known today for the dozens of 1930s motion pictures she appeared in when she was well into her seventies, usually playing cross old ladies with hearts of gold.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1934 · nominated
Filmography24 titles
Bringing Up Baby
A Star Is Born
Lady for a Day
Dancing Lady
Dinner at Eight
Wife vs. Secretary
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Nurse Edith Cavell
The Texans
Four Daughters
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
If I Had a Million
Red-Headed Woman
Joan of Paris
Anna Karenina
The King of Kings
Daughters Courageous
They Made Me a Criminal
Rubber Tires
Alice in Wonderland
Playmates
Chicago
Strange Interlude
Reckless