May Robson

Born: 1858-04-17

Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Biography

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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.

Known For

Bringing Up Baby
The King of Kings
Dinner at Eight
A Star Is Born
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Wife vs. Secretary
Anna Karenina
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Alice in Wonderland
Lady for a Day

Top Movie Credits

Bringing Up Baby Aunt Elizabeth
The King of Kings Mother of Gestas
Dinner at Eight Mrs. Wendel
A Star Is Born Lettie Blodgett
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Prostitute at Clinic (uncredited)
Wife vs. Secretary Mimi Stanhope
Anna Karenina Countess Vronsky
Alice in Wonderland Queen Of Hearts
Lady for a Day Apple Annie