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
Turkish Delight
Anna Karenina
A Star Is Born
The King of Kings
Wife vs. Secretary
Alice in Wonderland
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dinner at Eight
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Top Movie Credits

Bringing Up Baby Aunt Elizabeth
Anna Karenina Countess Vronsky
A Star Is Born Lettie Blodgett
The King of Kings Mother of Gestas
Wife vs. Secretary Mimi Stanhope
Alice in Wonderland Queen Of Hearts
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Prostitute at Clinic (uncredited)
Dinner at Eight Mrs. Wendel
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Self (archive footage) (uncredited)