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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 ...
The beloved actress died in April 1974, at the age of 73. Agnes Moorehead was born as Agnes Robertson Moorehead on December 6, 1900 in Clinton, Massachusetts, to former singer Mildred and her husband, John Henderson Moorehead. She started performing at the age of three and first recited The Lord's Prayer in a church.
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4 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 ...
Apr 24, 2024 · 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. According to town records researched by Clinton historian and Clinton ...
