Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
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Highly respected as a first-tier character actress, Bondi won two Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations, for The Gorgeous Hussy (1936) and Of Human Hearts (1938), and an Emmy Award in 1976 for her turn in the television program The Waltons (1972).
Known as a superlative actress, Beulah Bondi spent her entire career in supporting character roles. At seven, she made her first stage appearance in a production of Little Lord Fauntleroy, then spent 24 years in stock and repertory before her Broadway debut in One of the Family (1925).
Beulah Bondi was a character actress of great distinction who effortlessly personified the strong and dignified maternal influence in American culture. She was one of the great "recognised but unknown" faces of Hollywood's Golden Age.
Chicago-born Beulah Bondi spent many years appearing in theatrical stock companies throughout the USA before making her Broadway debut in 1925 as a 70-year old servant in "One of the Family" (while still in her mid-30s!). After creating the role of the slovenly, gossipy neighbor in the stage...
Dec 22, 2016 · “America’s greatest character actress,” according to United Artists, MGM, and Paramount, was born Beulah Bondy in 1888. She got her start at the age of seven as “Little Lord Fauntleroy” at Valparaiso’s Memorial Opera House.
Step into the glitz and glamour of Classic Hollywood as we shine a spotlight on Beulah Bondi, an icon of the silver screen. 🌟From unforgettable performances...
Beulah Bondi (born Beulah Bondy; May 3, 1889 - January 11, 1981) was an American stage, screen, and television actress. She was twice nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award. For a guest appearance on the television series The Waltons she won an Emmy Award.
