Actresses: Film, Stage and Television
Here are a few of the actresses who were pioneers in their careers on stage, in film and on television. Whether on Broadway or in Hollywood, their contributions are worth honoring.
Mary Anderson
A well-known American actress in the last quarter of the 19th century.
A well-known American actress in the last quarter of the 19th century.
Tallulah Bankhead
Sex, drugs and -- well, she was too early for rock and roll. Tallulah Bankhead is better known for her lifestyle and her deep voice and outrageous wit than for her film and stage career, despite her many acting awards. A biography of Tallulah Bankhead, flamboyant and award-winning actress.
Sex, drugs and -- well, she was too early for rock and roll. Tallulah Bankhead is better known for her lifestyle and her deep voice and outrageous wit than for her film and stage career, despite her many acting awards. A biography of Tallulah Bankhead, flamboyant and award-winning actress.
Tallulah Bankhead Quotes
Quotes by Tallulah Bankhead - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Tallulah Bankhead - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Ethel Barrymore - Photograph, 1901
A photograph of Ethel Barrymore, the "First Lady of the American Theater," taken by Burr McIntosh in 1901.
A photograph of Ethel Barrymore, the "First Lady of the American Theater," taken by Burr McIntosh in 1901.
Sarah Bernhardt Quotes
Quotes by Sarah Bernhardt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Sarah Bernhardt - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Margaret Tobin Brown - Mrs. J.J. - "Molly" Brown
Made famous by the 1960s musical play and film, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, the real Margaret Tobin Brown was not known as Molly in her lifetime. After rising from a working life to wealth, and after her fame as a Titanic survivor, she studied drama and acting and performed as an actress.
Made famous by the 1960s musical play and film, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, the real Margaret Tobin Brown was not known as Molly in her lifetime. After rising from a working life to wealth, and after her fame as a Titanic survivor, she studied drama and acting and performed as an actress.
Bette Davis Quotes
Quotes by Bette Davis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Bette Davis - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Ruby Dee Quotes
Quotes by Ruby Dee - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Ruby Dee - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Eva Le Gallienne
A biography of Eva Le Gallienne, 20th century English actress,producer, and director, known for her support of repertory theater and her classical roles and productions.
A biography of Eva Le Gallienne, 20th century English actress,producer, and director, known for her support of repertory theater and her classical roles and productions.
Katharine Hepburn
A biography on this site, with links to offsite resources, for Katharine Hepburn, known for playing roles depicting strong and intelligent women.
A biography on this site, with links to offsite resources, for Katharine Hepburn, known for playing roles depicting strong and intelligent women.
Lena Horne
Lena Horne's career as a dancer and singer blossomed into fame for films and Broadway, as she struggled for success against the racism of her time.
Lena Horne's career as a dancer and singer blossomed into fame for films and Broadway, as she struggled for success against the racism of her time.
Lotte Lenya
Trained in ballet and drama, Lotte Lenya married Kurt Weill and collaborated with him. After his death she continued acting, and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Trained in ballet and drama, Lotte Lenya married Kurt Weill and collaborated with him. After his death she continued acting, and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Madonna Quotes
Quotes by Madonna - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Madonna - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Marilyn Monroe Quotes
Selected quotations from Marilyn Monroe, American actress and sex symbol whose image in popular culture continues to fascinate.
Selected quotations from Marilyn Monroe, American actress and sex symbol whose image in popular culture continues to fascinate.
Sarah Siddons
Sarah Siddons, a member of the Kemble theater family, was one of the most famous women of her day.
Sarah Siddons, a member of the Kemble theater family, was one of the most famous women of her day.
Theodora, Byzantine Empress
Empress of Byzantium 527-548, she was an actress before she caught the attention of Justinian, heir to Emperor Justin. The law had to be changed to permit him to marry an actress, and she went on to become one of the empire's most powerful women.
Empress of Byzantium 527-548, she was an actress before she caught the attention of Justinian, heir to Emperor Justin. The law had to be changed to permit him to marry an actress, and she went on to become one of the empire's most powerful women.
Lois Weber
Resources for learning about an early Hollywood actress and film directory, Lois Weber.
Resources for learning about an early Hollywood actress and film directory, Lois Weber.
Mae West Quotes
Quotes by Mae West - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Quotes by Mae West - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Clara Bow
Known as the "It" Girl, this actress represented the 1920s image of the bohemian woman, freed of the restrictions of the past.
Known as the "It" Girl, this actress represented the 1920s image of the bohemian woman, freed of the restrictions of the past.
Judy Garland: New York Times Obituary
When Judy Garland was found dead in her home on June 22, 1969, the New York Times honored her memory with this long obituary telling the story of her career and troubled life.
When Judy Garland was found dead in her home on June 22, 1969, the New York Times honored her memory with this long obituary telling the story of her career and troubled life.
Hedda Hopper (Elda Furry)
This Broadway chorus girl and silent film actress became a famous Hollywood gossip columnist, also known for her hats.
This Broadway chorus girl and silent film actress became a famous Hollywood gossip columnist, also known for her hats.
Marilyn Monroe
"Time 100" tribute to the film actress and star who helped define female beauty in the 1950s and 1960s. Page opens with Monroe singing. Biography, voice clips, Time's 1956 cover of Monroe.
"Time 100" tribute to the film actress and star who helped define female beauty in the 1950s and 1960s. Page opens with Monroe singing. Biography, voice clips, Time's 1956 cover of Monroe.