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Mar 11, 2013 · The African-American actress is best remembered as the original Delilah from 1934’s Imitation of Life and for the large number of maid roles played throughout her career both before and after that wasted breakthrough. Delilah appears at the door at the open of Imitation of Life (1934)
Jan 21, 2007 · Louise Beavers’s career culminated in the television roles “Beulah” (1952 –1953) and as the housekeeper on “The Danny Thomas Show” (1953-1954). In 1976, she was inducted posthumously into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.
Tower of Strength. In John M. Stahl’s Imitation of Life, Louise Beavers finally had the opportunity to show her acting talent in a role that transcends the “Mammy” stereotype to form a profound portrait. Beavers plays Delilah, the housekeeper, business associate, and friend to white widow Bea Pullman (Claudette Colbert).
Louise Beavers (March 8, 1902 – October 26, 1962) was an American film and television actress. Beavers appeared in dozens of films and two hit television shows from the 1920s until 1960, most often cast in the role of a maid, servant, or slave.
Beavers, Louise (1902–1962)African-American film actress of the 1930s and '40s. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 8, 1902; died of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California, on October 26, 1962; graduated from Pasadena High School, June 1920; married LeRoy Moore.
Mar 21, 2016 · ENTERTAINMENT. Meet this groundbreaking Cincinnati-born actress. Carol Motsinger. cmotsinger@enquirer.com. 0:04. 1:17. She didn't audition for this role, the most important part that Louise...
Mar 8, 2023 · Legendary character actress, Louise Beavers, was born on Mar 8, 1902 in Cincinnati, OH. Beavers appeared in over 160 film and television roles.
