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Edith Evanson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edith Evanson (née Carlson; April 29, 1896 – November 29, 1980) was an American actress of film, character and television during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She was born in Tacoma, Washington, where her father was a Protestant church clergyman (a religion to which she adhered throughout her life)
Born: Sun, Apr 26 1896
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, USA

Death: Sat, Nov 29 1980
Edith Evanson is 84 years old
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Poster of Rope Unleashed
Rope Unleashed
Edith Evanson would have been no older than
84 in Rope Unleashed
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of The Split
The Split
Edith Evanson was
72 in The Split
as 'Woman in Police Station (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 04 1968
Poster of Penelope
Penelope
Edith Evanson was
70 in Penelope
as 'Newsstand Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 10 1966
Poster of Marnie
Marnie
Edith Evanson was
68 in Marnie
as 'Rita'.
Fri, Jul 17 1964
Poster of Twice-Told Tales
Twice-Told Tales
Edith Evanson was
67 in Twice-Told Tales
as 'Lisabetta, the landlady'.
Sun, Sep 01 1963
Poster of The Clown and the Kid
The Clown and the Kid
Edith Evanson was
65 in The Clown and the Kid
as 'Mother Superior'.
Wed, Dec 27 1961
Poster of Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Edith Evanson was
63 in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
as 'Aunt Olive'.
Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Edith Evanson was
63 in Journey to the Center of the Earth
as 'Innkeeper'.
Tue, Dec 15 1959
Poster of The Young Stranger
The Young Stranger
Edith Evanson was
60 in The Young Stranger
as 'Lottie (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 01 1957
Poster of Drango
Drango
Edith Evanson was
60 in Drango
as 'Mrs. Blackford'.
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of The Leather Saint
The Leather Saint
Edith Evanson was
60 in The Leather Saint
as 'Stella'.
Wed, Jun 06 1956
Poster of The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
Edith Evanson was
59 in The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
as 'Josie (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of The Silver Star
The Silver Star
Edith Evanson was
58 in The Silver Star
as 'Belle Dowdy'.
Thu, Apr 07 1955
Poster of Désirée
Désirée
Edith Evanson was
58 in Désirée
as 'Queen Hedwig'.
Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of About Mrs. Leslie
About Mrs. Leslie
Edith Evanson was
58 in About Mrs. Leslie
as 'Mrs. Fine'.
Tue, Aug 03 1954
Poster of The Big Heat
The Big Heat
Edith Evanson was
57 in The Big Heat
as 'Selma Parker'.
Wed, Oct 14 1953
Poster of The Stranger Wore a Gun
The Stranger Wore a Gun
Edith Evanson was
57 in The Stranger Wore a Gun
as 'Mrs. Martin'.
Thu, Jul 30 1953
Poster of Shane
Shane
Edith Evanson was
56 in Shane
as 'Mrs. Shipstead'.
Thu, Apr 23 1953
Poster of Elephant Stampede
Elephant Stampede
Edith Evanson was
55 in Elephant Stampede
as 'Miss Banks'.
Sun, Oct 28 1951
Poster of The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Edith Evanson was
55 in The Day the Earth Stood Still
as 'Mrs. Crockett, landlady'.
Fri, Sep 28 1951
Poster of Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole
Edith Evanson was
55 in Ace in the Hole
as 'Miss Deverich (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 29 1951
Poster of The Redhead and The Cowboy
The Redhead and The Cowboy
Edith Evanson was
54 in The Redhead and The Cowboy
as 'Mrs. Barrett'.
Thu, Mar 15 1951
Poster of The Magnificent Yankee
The Magnificent Yankee
Edith Evanson was
54 in The Magnificent Yankee
as 'Annie Gough'.
Wed, Dec 20 1950
Poster of Union Station
Union Station
Edith Evanson was
54 in Union Station
as 'Mrs. Willecombe (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 04 1950
Poster of Caged
Caged
Edith Evanson was
54 in Caged
as 'Miss Barker (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 19 1950
Poster of The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry
Edith Evanson was
54 in The Damned Don't Cry
as 'Mrs. Castleman'.
Sat, May 13 1950
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Edith Evanson was
53 in Perfect Strangers
as 'Mary Travers'.
Sat, Mar 11 1950
Poster of Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary
Edith Evanson was
53 in Madame Bovary
as 'Mother Superior (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 25 1949
Poster of You Gotta Stay Happy
You Gotta Stay Happy
Edith Evanson was
52 in You Gotta Stay Happy
as 'Mrs. Racknell'.
Thu, Oct 28 1948
Poster of Rope
Rope
Edith Evanson was
51 in Rope
as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
Thu, Mar 11 1948
Poster of I Remember Mama
I Remember Mama
Edith Evanson was
51 in I Remember Mama
as 'Aunt Sigrid'.
Tue, Mar 09 1948
Poster of Forever Amber
Forever Amber
Edith Evanson was
51 in Forever Amber
as 'Sarah'.
Fri, Oct 10 1947
Poster of Singapore
Singapore
Edith Evanson was
51 in Singapore
as 'Mrs. Barnes'.
Wed, Aug 13 1947
Poster of The Corpse Came C.O.D.
The Corpse Came C.O.D.
Edith Evanson was
51 in The Corpse Came C.O.D.
as 'Rose's Assistant'.
Mon, Jun 02 1947
Poster of Fun on a Weekend
Fun on a Weekend
Edith Evanson was
51 in Fun on a Weekend
as 'Mr. Cowperwaithe's Secretary (Uncredited)'.
Thu, May 15 1947
Poster of The Strange Woman
The Strange Woman
Edith Evanson was
50 in The Strange Woman
as 'Mrs. Coggins'.
Fri, Oct 25 1946
Poster of Mysterious Intruder
Mysterious Intruder
Edith Evanson was
49 in Mysterious Intruder
as 'Mrs. Ward (Uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 11 1946
Poster of Charlie Chan in The Jade Mask
Charlie Chan in The Jade Mask
Edith Evanson was
48 in Charlie Chan in The Jade Mask
as 'Louise Harper'.
Fri, Jan 26 1945
Poster of The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down
Edith Evanson was
46 in The Moon Is Down
as 'Ludwig's Wife (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 14 1943
Poster of Reunion in France
Reunion in France
Edith Evanson was
46 in Reunion in France
as 'Genevieve'.
Fri, Dec 25 1942
Poster of Girl Trouble
Girl Trouble
Edith Evanson was
46 in Girl Trouble
as 'June's Maid'.
Fri, Oct 09 1942
Poster of Orchestra Wives
Orchestra Wives
Edith Evanson was
46 in Orchestra Wives
as 'Hilda'.
Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
Edith Evanson was
45 in Woman of the Year
as 'Alma'.
Thu, Feb 05 1942
Poster of Blossoms in the Dust
Blossoms in the Dust
Edith Evanson was
45 in Blossoms in the Dust
as 'Hilda'.
Fri, Aug 15 1941
Poster of Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane
Edith Evanson was
44 in Citizen Kane
as 'Leland's Nurse (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of Life with Henry
Life with Henry
Edith Evanson was
44 in Life with Henry
as 'Anna (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 23 1941
Poster of The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
Edith Evanson was
43 in The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
as 'Hannah'.
Thu, Jan 11 1940

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Edith Evanson was
59+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Lady with suitcase'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955