Phyllis Love
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Phyllis Love is, in plain terms, an American actress with a career that remains sparsely documented. 'Friendly Persuasion' carries her name in the cast list, against the character Mattie Birdwell. Known work: 22 credits.
Phyllis Love
5 Movies · 17 Series
Phyllis Love is, in plain terms, an American actress with a career that remains sparsely documented. 'Friendly Persuasion' carries her name in the cast list, against the character Mattie Birdwell. Known work: 22 credits.
TV Shows
Plays Phyllis
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays The Girl
Studio One
1948
Plays Elsa
Shirley Temple's Storybook
1958
Plays Beth
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Ellen Carter
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Ada Gary
Shane
1966
Plays Cele Orlatti
Cain's Hundred
1961
Plays Katalin Tors
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Sue Thompson
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Laura
The Fugitive
1963
Plays Mrs. Capples
The New Breed
1961
Plays Ruth Wandemeir
Dr. Kildare
1961
Plays Andrea Holm
The Outer Limits
1963
Plays Joan Howard
Ghost Story
1972
Plays Mrs. Lucas
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Josie
The Deputy
1959
Plays Miss Griggs
Bonanza
1959
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Friendly Persuasion
Full Filmography
Ghost Story
Joan Howard · 1 episode
1972–
TV
Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones
Nurse (uncredited)
1971
Film
Shane
Ada Gary · 1 episode
1966–
TV
The F.B.I.
Phyllis · 4 episodes
1965–
TV
The Fugitive
Laura · 1 episode
1963–
TV
The Outer Limits
Andrea Holm · 1 episode
1963–
TV
The New Breed
Mrs. Capples · 1 episode
1961–
TV
Dr. Kildare
Ruth Wandemeir · 1 episode
1961–
TV
Cain's Hundred
Cele Orlatti · 1 episode
1961–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phyllis Love still alive?
Phyllis Love passed away on October 30, 2011 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Phyllis Love?
Phyllis Love is best known for roles in Friendly Persuasion, So Young, So Bad, The Young Doctors.
How many movies has Phyllis Love been in?
Over a 61-year career (since 1950), Phyllis Love has appeared in 5 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Phyllis Love's first movie?
The career of Phyllis Love began with So Young, So Bad (1950).
What is Phyllis Love's most recent movie or series?
Phyllis Love's most recent release is Harry O, which premiered on September 12, 1974.
What TV shows has Phyllis Love appeared in?
On television, Phyllis Love has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Outer Limits.
Phyllis Love
1925-12-21 · Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Phyllis Anne Love was born in Des Moines, Iowa on December 21, 1925. She attended Roosevelt High School in Des Moines along with her close friend, Cloris Leachman. After performing in various local and regional drama productions, Love enrolled in the Actors Studio in New York in 1948. Her movie debut was a bit as a juvenile delinquent in the 1950 movie So Young So Bad (1950), which starred Paul Henreid and Rita Moreno. Love's best-known film role was as "Mattie Birdwell" in William Wyler's Friendly Persuasion (1956). Love guested in numerous TV programs in the 50s, 60s, and 70s but enjoyed her greatest success on the Broadway stage. She appeared in eight shows and, in 1951, won the New York Charles Derwent Award for Best Featured Actress for her portrayal of "Rosa Delle Rosa" in the original production of "The Rose Tattoo". After retiring from acting in the early 70s, she changed her first name to "Osanna".
Date of Death 30 October 2011, Menifee, California (Alzheimer's disease)