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Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in more than 140 films from 1913 to 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts.
English-born stage and screen actress. Name variations: Elizabeth Risdon; Elizabeth Evans. Born April 26, 1887, in Wandsworth, London, England; died Dec 20, 1958, in Santa Monica, CA; dau. of John Jenkins Risdon and Martha (Harrop) Risdon; m. George Loane Tucker (died); m. Brandon Evans.
Elisabeth Risdon. Highest Rated: 100% Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) Lowest Rated: 67% Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) Birthday: Apr 26, 1887. Birthplace: London, England, UK. 100%.
Biography by AllMovie. Inaugurating her acting career in her native London, Elizabeth Risdon studied at the RADA, and later taught there. She made her Broadway bow in the 1912 production Fanny's First Play. She then returned to England, where she was voted 1915's most popular silent film star.
Elisabeth Risdon - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Filmography. Photos & Videos. Family & Companions. About. Read More. Also Known As. Elizabeth Evans, Elizabeth Risdon. Birth Place. Wandsworth, England, GB. Born. April 26, 1887. Died. December 20, 1958. Cause of Death. Cerebral Hemorrhage. Filmography. Read More.
In 1915, English actress Elisabeth Risdon was the first women to play Nightingale on screen in the silent film ‘Florence Nightingale’. The film was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Elisabeth Risdon. Photo Gallery. 42 photos. Biography. Elisabeth Risdon was born on April 26, 1888 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for High Sierra (1940), Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) and Mexican Spitfire (1939). She was previously married to Brandon Evans and George Loane Tucker.
