Phyllis Thaxter
Known for
After decades in the business, Phyllis Thaxter is the kind of actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 25 was the age at the first credit. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 43 titles. The film 'Superman' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Act of Violence' is a second title with real reach.
Phyllis Thaxter
22 Movies
21 Series
After decades in the business, Phyllis Thaxter is the kind of actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. 25 was the age at the first credit. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 43 titles. The film 'Superman' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does. 'Act of Violence' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Plays Ma Kent
Superman
1978
Plays Ellen Lawson
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
1944
Plays Helen Mills
Tenth Avenue Angel
1948
Plays Mrs. Avis Gilbert
The World of Henry Orient
1964
Plays Carol Lufton
Blood on the Moon
1948
Plays Patrice Harkness
No Man of Her Own
1950
Plays Erin Kearney
Springfield Rifle
1952
Plays Margaret Miller
Jim Thorpe – All-American
1951
Plays Ann
Act of Violence
1949
Plays Lucy Morgan
The Breaking Point
1950
Plays Flora Talbot
Fort Worth
1951
Plays Helene Jensen
Women's Prison
1955
Plays Sara Beth Brewton
The Sea of Grass
1947
Plays Peggy Randall
Living in a Big Way
1947
Plays Maria
Operation Secret
1952
Plays Cynthia Drew
Week-End at the Waldorf
1945
Plays Joan Alris Ellis
Bewitched
1945
Plays Paula Copeland
Come Fill the Cup
1951
Plays Helen Palmer
She's Working Her Way Through College
1952
Plays Sherida Binyon
The Sign of the Ram
1948
Plays Lisa Collins
Man Afraid
1957
TV Shows
Plays Alma Caldwell
Once an Eagle
1976
Plays Rebecca Nurse
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
1985
Plays Rebecca Nurse
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Mildred Zaro
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Plays Viv Caldwell
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Nora Helmer
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Karen Stewart
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Enid Langer
The Fugitive
1963
Plays Ursula Sommerville
Thriller
1960
Plays Mona Tyrrel
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays Olive
Climax!
1954
Plays Dolores Ritter
The Defenders
1961
Plays Laurie
Letter to Loretta
1953
Plays Flora
Suspicion
1957
Plays Celia Jennings
Medical Center
1969
Plays Sarah Concannon
The Invaders
1967
Plays Christine Elliot
Wagon Train
1957
Plays Ruth Manning
Bonanza
1959
Plays Emily Weymouth
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Nora Cory Manson
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Plays Nicole
Playhouse 90
1956
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Superman
Full Filmography
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
Rebecca Nurse · 3 episodes
1985–
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Emily Weymouth · 1 episode
1984–
TV
American Playhouse
Rebecca Nurse · 3 episodes
1982–
TV
Superman
Ma Kent
1978
Film
Once an Eagle
Alma Caldwell · 7 episodes
1976–
TV
Medical Center
Celia Jennings · 1 episode
1970
TV
The F.B.I.
Viv Caldwell · 1 episode
1966–1967
TV
The Invaders
Sarah Concannon · 1 episode
1967–
TV
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Mildred Zaro · 1 episode
1963–1964
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phyllis Thaxter still alive?
Phyllis Thaxter passed away on August 14, 2012 at age 92.
What are the most famous roles of Phyllis Thaxter?
Phyllis Thaxter is best known for roles in Superman, Act of Violence, The Breaking Point.
How many movies has Phyllis Thaxter been in?
Over a 68-year career (since 1944), Phyllis Thaxter has appeared in 22 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Phyllis Thaxter's first movie?
The career of Phyllis Thaxter began with Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944).
What is Phyllis Thaxter's most recent movie or series?
Phyllis Thaxter's most recent release is Three Sovereigns for Sarah, which premiered on May 1, 1985.
What TV shows has Phyllis Thaxter appeared in?
On television, Phyllis Thaxter has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Bonanza, Murder, She Wrote, Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Phyllis Thaxter
1919-11-20 · Portland, Maine, USA
Phyllis Thaxter was an American stage, screen, and television actress.