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Laurette Taylor (born Loretta Helen Cooney; April 1, 1884 – December 7, 1946) was an American stage and silent film star who is particularly well known for originating the role of Amanda Wingfield in the first production of Tennessee Williams's play The Glass Menagerie.
Apr 10, 2024 · Laurette Taylor, American actress who was perhaps best known for her roles in plays written by her second husband, J. Hartley Manners. She won particular acclaim for her comedic performance in Peg O’ My Heart (1912). Learn more about her life and career.
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American stage actress, considered one of the finest of the early 20th century, whose often troubled career ended in triumph with her creation of Amanda Wing-field in The Glass Menagerie. Born Loretta Cooney on April 1, 1884, in New York City; died on December 7, 1946, in New York; first of three children of James Cooney and Elizabeth Cooney ...
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Laurette Taylor (1883-1946) was an American actress who appeared in a few movies and influenced many acting legends. She was born and died in New York City and married twice.
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Oct 18, 2013 · In “The Glass Menagerie” &8217; first Broadway run, Laurette Taylor delivered a performance hailed as the greatest ever by an American actor.
May 8, 2005 · The Face That Says 'Glass Menagerie,' Frame by Frame. People, especially actors, who saw Laurette Taylor play Amanda Wingfield in the original production of "The Glass Menagerie" in 1945...
Laurette Taylor (born Loretta Helen Cooney; April 1, 1884 – December 7, 1946) was an American stage and silent film star who is particularly well known for originating the role of Amanda Wingfield in the first production of Tennessee Williams 's play The Glass Menagerie.
