Glenda Farrell

Glenda Farrell

American actress (1904–1971)

Died aged 66CancerUnited States

Biography

Glenda Farrell (June 30, 1904 – May 1, 1971) was an American actress. Farrell personified the smart and sassy, wisecracking blonde of the Classic Hollywood films. Her career spanned more than 50 years, and she appeared in numerous Broadway plays, films and television series. She won an Emmy Award in 1963 for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her performance as Martha Morrison in the medical drama television series Ben Casey.

Farrell began acting on stage as a child and continued with various theatre companies and on Broadway before signing with Warner Bros. A signature 1930s Warner Bros. star, Farrell appeared in films such as Little Caesar (1931), I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932), Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) and Lady for a Day (1933). After leaving Warner Bros. in 1939, Farrell remained active in film, television and theatre throughout the rest of her career.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Warner Bros. Entertainment

Family

Awards & honours (2)

  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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