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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. [1] 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.
Agnes Moorehead. Actress: The Magnificent Ambersons. Agnes was born of Anglo-Irish ancestry near Boston, the daughter of a Presbyterian minister (her mother was a mezzo-soprano) who encouraged her to perform in church pageants.
- January 1, 1
- Clinton, Massachusetts, USA
- January 1, 1
- Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Agnes Moorehead. Actress: The Magnificent Ambersons. Agnes was born of Anglo-Irish ancestry near Boston, the daughter of a Presbyterian minister (her mother was a mezzo-soprano) who encouraged her to perform in church pageants. Aged three, she sang 'The Lord is my Shepherd' on a public stage and seven years later joined the St. Louis Municipal Opera as a dancer and singer for four years. In ...
- December 6, 1900
- April 30, 1974
May 1, 1974 · Agnes Moorehead, the actress, died yesterday in the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., where she had been under the care of Mayo Clinic physicians. She was 67 years old. The clinic declined ...
3 days ago · Agnes Moorehead (born Dec. 6, 1900, Clinton, Mass., U.S.—died April 30, 1974, Rochester, Minn.) was a versatile American actress who is best remembered for her portrayals of strong, eccentric characters and whose career extended to radio, the stage, film, and television. Moorehead began performing as a child, and as a young adult she sang on ...
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1 day ago · Agnes Moorehead, the daughter of John H. and Mary Mildred (MacCauley) Moorehead was born on Dec. 6, 1900, in Clinton. The Rev. Moorehead, Agnes' father, was the pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church at 155 Chestnut St, across the street from today’s police station.
Agnes Moorehead was a versatile and acclaimed actress who worked with Orson Welles on radio and film. She starred in many classic movies, such as Beloved, Savage, Anya's Bell, Stone Fox, and Empire. Learn more about her life and career on Turner Classic Movies.
