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Agnes Moorehead

actress

Born: Died: American

Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974) was an American actress. In a career spanning five decades, her credits included work in radio, stage, film, and television. Moorehead was the recipient of such accolades as a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards.

Moorehead had joined Orson Welles' Mercury Players, as one of his principal performers in 1937. She also had notable roles in films such as Citizen Kane (1941), Dark Passage (1947), Show Boat (1951), and All That Heaven Allows (1955). Moorehead garnered four nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her performances in: The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), Mrs. Parkington (1944), Johnny Belinda (1948), and Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964). She is also known for the radio play Sorry, Wrong Number (1943).

She gained acclaim for her role as Endora on the ABC sitcom Bewitched which she played from 1964 to 1972. Her performance earned her six nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

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American actress

Agnes Moorehead's Historical Timeline

  1. Agnes Moorehead is born

    Agnes Moorehead, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1900-12-06. Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974) was an American actress.

  2. Actress Agnes Moorehead (29) weds actor Jack G. Lee (28)

    Actress Agnes Moorehead (29) weds actor Jack G. Lee (28)

  3. Actress Agnes Moorehead (51) divorces actor Jack G. Lee (50) after 22 years of marriage

    Actress Agnes Moorehead (51) divorces actor Jack G. Lee (50) after 22 years of marriage

  4. Actress Agnes Moorehead (57) divorces actor and film director Robert Gist (40) after 5 years of marriage

    Actress Agnes Moorehead (57) divorces actor and film director Robert Gist (40) after 5 years of marriage

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When was Agnes Moorehead born?
Agnes Moorehead was born on 1900-12-06 (American).
What is Agnes Moorehead known for?
American actress
What historical events involved Agnes Moorehead?
Agnes Moorehead was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Agnes Moorehead is born, Actress Agnes Moorehead (29) weds actor Jack G. Lee (28), Actress Agnes Moorehead (51) divorces actor Jack G. Lee (50) after 22 years of marriage.
When did Agnes Moorehead die?
Agnes Moorehead died on 1974-01-01.

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