May Whitty
Acting
Born June 19, 1865 · Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Died May 29, 1948
Also known as Mary Louise Whitty · Mary Louisa Whitty · Mary Louise Webster
Biography
Dame Mary Louise Webster, DBE (19 June 1865 – 29 May 1948), known professionally as May Whitty and later, for her charity work, Dame May Whitty, was an English stage and film actress. She was one of the first two women entertainers to become a Dame. The British actors union Equity was established in her home. After a successful career she moved over to Hollywood films at the age of 72. She went to live in America, where she won awards for her film roles. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Awards & recognition
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1918
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1943 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1938 · nominated
Filmography18 titles
Gaslight
Forever and a Day
The Lady Vanishes
Madame Curie
Mrs. Miniver
Suspicion
Night Must Fall
If Winter Comes
My Name Is Julia Ross
Lassie Come Home
Conquest
Crash Dive
Green Dolphin Street
Stage Door Canteen
The Constant Nymph
Raffles
I Met My Love Again
Devotion