Marjorie Rambeau

Born: 1889-07-15

Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA

Biography

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Marjorie Burnet Rambeau (July 15, 1889 – July 6, 1970) was an American film and stage actress. She began her stage career at age 12, and appeared in several silent films before debuting in her first sound film, Her Man (1930). She was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in Primrose Path (1940) and Torch Song (1953), and received the 1955 National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in A Man Called Peter and The View from Pompey's Head.

Known For

In Old Oklahoma
The Rains Came
Man of a Thousand Faces
Merrily We Live
Any Number Can Play
Her Man
Salome, Where She Danced
Torch Song
Primrose Path
Tobacco Road

Top Movie Credits

In Old Oklahoma Bessie Baxter
The Rains Came Mrs. Simon
Merrily We Live Mrs. Harlan
Any Number Can Play Sarah Calbern
Her Man Annie
Torch Song Mrs. Stewart
Primrose Path Mamie Adams
Tobacco Road Sister Bessie Rice