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Elisabeth Risdon
Elisabeth Risdon
71 years (Apr 26, 1887 – Dec 20, 1958)
London, England, UK
100 Movies

Elisabeth Risdon

Elisabeth Risdon has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actress who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'The Roaring Twenties' is a second title with real reach. By genre, drama dominates the list. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 100 titles. For much of the audience, Elisabeth Risdon is Ma from 'High Sierra', whatever else the credits say.
Elisabeth Risdon has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actress who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'The Roaring Twenties' is a second title with real reach. By genre, drama dominates the list. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 100 titles. For much of the audience, Elisabeth Risdon is Ma from 'High Sierra', whatever else the credits say.
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Scaramouche
Isabelle de Valmorin
★ 7.0
1952
Film
It's a Big Country
Diner on Train (uncredited)
★ 5.9
1951
Film
Bannerline
Margaret Trimble
★ 6.8
1951
Film
In Old Amarillo
Granny Adams
★ 8.0
1951
Film
My True Story
Mme. Rousseau
★ 6.6
1951
Film
The Milkman
Mrs. Carter
★ 7.0
1950
Film
Bunco Squad
Jessica Royce
★ 6.1
1950
Film
Hills of Oklahoma
Kate Carney
★ 7.0
1950
Film
Sierra
Aunt Susan
★ 5.4
1950
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elisabeth Risdon still alive?
Elisabeth Risdon passed away on December 20, 1958 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of Elisabeth Risdon?
Elisabeth Risdon is best known for roles in High Sierra, The Roaring Twenties, Make Way for Tomorrow.
How many movies has Elisabeth Risdon been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1913), Elisabeth Risdon has appeared in 100 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Elisabeth Risdon's first movie?
The career of Elisabeth Risdon began with Maria Marten, or Murder in the Red Barn (1913).
What is Elisabeth Risdon's most recent movie or series?
Elisabeth Risdon's most recent release is Scaramouche, which premiered on May 8, 1952.
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Elisabeth Risdon
Elisabeth Risdon
1887-04-26 · London, England, UK

Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in over 140 films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts. In later years in films she switched to playing character parts.

Born in London, England, Risdon graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts in 1918 with high honours. She attracted the attention of George Bernard Shaw and was cast as the lead in his biggest plays. Besides her performances for Shaw, she was leading lady for actors including George Arliss, Otis Skinner, and William Faversham. She was also under contract to the Theatre Guild for many years.

In later years, she taught drama to patients at a veterans administration hospital near her Brentwood home. She was married to the prolific silent film director George Loane Tucker who left her a widow in 1921. She later married actor Brandon Evans, who died in April 1958. She was the great-aunt of actress Wendy Barrie-Wilson.

Risdon died in December 1958 in St Johns Hospital in Santa Monica, California from a cerebral haemorrhage. Her body was donated to medical science.

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