Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
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Actress. Years active. 1895–1976. Beulah Bondi / ˈbɒndi / (born Beulah Bondy; May 3, 1888 – January 11, 1981) [2] was an American character actress; she often played eccentric mothers and later grandmothers and wives, although she was known for numerous other roles.
Highly respected as a first-tier character actress, Bondi won two Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations, for The Gorgeous Hussy (1936) and Of Human Hearts (1938), and an Emmy Award in 1976 for her turn in the television program The Waltons (1972).
Highly respected as a first-tier character actress, Bondi won two Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations, for The Gorgeous Hussy (1936) and Of Human Hearts (1938), and an Emmy Award in 1976 for her turn in the television program The Waltons (1972). She was born Beulah Bondy on May 3, 1888, in Chicago, and established herself as a stage ...
Jan 13, 1981 · Beulah Bondi, whose career on the Broadway stage, in films and on television spanned more than 50 years, died yesterday at the Motion Picture Country House and Hospital in Hollywood. She was 92...
Beulah Bondi - Turner Classic Movies. Actor. Overview. Biography. Filmography. Life Events. Photos & Videos. Notes. About. Read More. Also Known As. Beulah Bondy. Birth Place. Valparaiso, Indiana, USA. Born. May 03, 1889. Died. January 11, 1981. Cause of Death. Injuries Sustained In A Fall. Biography. Read More.
American actress in great demand as a character actress who appeared in more than 60 feature films. Born Beulah Bondy on May 3, 1892, in Chicago, Illinois: died of pulmonary complications in Woodland Hills, California, on January 12, 1981; daughter of A.O. (a realtor) and Eva Bondy; attended Convent of the Holy Name of Jesus and Mary, Montreal ...
Dec 22, 2016 · Beulah Bondi’s is not a recognizable name today, but her face certainly is. You’ve likely seen it in classics such as It’s a Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The Valparaiso, Indiana native portrayed Jimmy Stewart’s mother four times on film, including Vivacious Lady and Of Human Hearts, in addition to Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith.
