Teresa Wright
Known for
The American Teresa Wright had an almost unrivaled start to her career: she was nominated for an Academy Award in each of her first three roles. She debuted in William Wyler's 'The Little Foxes', won the statuette for Best Supporting Actress for 'Mrs. Miniver' and was nominated for Best Actress for 'The Pride of the Yankees', alongside Gary Cooper, all between 1941 and 1942. She worked under Alfred Hitchcock in 'Shadow of a Doubt' and returned with Wyler in 'The Best Years of Our Lives'. Her serene naturalness and her lack of artifice, so admired by her directors, made her the face of the decency and tenderness of 1940s cinema.
Teresa Wright
33 Movies
19 Series
The American Teresa Wright had an almost unrivaled start to her career: she was nominated for an Academy Award in each of her first three roles. She debuted in William Wyler's 'The Little Foxes', won the statuette for Best Supporting Actress for 'Mrs. Miniver' and was nominated for Best Actress for 'The Pride of the Yankees', alongside Gary Cooper, all between 1941 and 1942. She worked under Alfred Hitchcock in 'Shadow of a Doubt' and returned with Wyler in 'The Best Years of Our Lives'. Her serene naturalness and her lack of artifice, so admired by her directors, made her the face of the decency and tenderness of 1940s cinema.
Movies
Plays Colleen 'Miss Birdie' Birdsong
The Rainmaker
1997
Plays Charlie Newton
Shadow of a Doubt
1943
Plays Laura Roberts
Somewhere in Time
1980
Plays Peggy Stephenson
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946
Plays Ellen
The Men
1950
Plays Carol Beldon
Mrs. Miniver
1942
Plays Wife
Angel Passing
1998
Plays Alexandra "Zan" Giddens
The Little Foxes
1941
Plays Eleanor Twitchell
The Pride of the Yankees
1942
Plays Annie Jones
The Actress
1953
Plays Grace Bridges
Track of the Cat
1954
Plays Grandmother Eleanor
The Good Mother
1988
Plays Thor
Pursued
1947
Plays Isabel Drury
Casanova Brown
1944
Plays Ellen Braden
Count the Hours!
1953
Plays Edna Miller
Something to Live For
1952
Plays Laurie Osborne
The Steel Trap
1952
Plays Mrs. Spencer
The Happy Ending
1969
Plays Edith Reynolds
The Elevator
1974
Plays Ellen Tevlin Vanner
The Capture
1950
Plays Mary Saunders
Escapade in Japan
1957
Plays Julie Lawrence
California Conquest
1952
Plays Lark Ingoldsby
Enchantment
1948
Plays May
Roseland
1977
Plays Ruth Simmons
The Search for Bridey Murphy
1956
TV Shows
Plays Alison Stevens
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
Plays Eilene Wade
Climax!
1954
Plays Emily
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Plays Terry Hagen
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Plays Doris Walker
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Plays Anne Clark
The Defenders
1961
Plays Sister Mary Winifred
Four Star Playhouse
1952
Plays Marion Brown
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Plays Helen Appletree
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Jenny Burke
Hawkins
1973
Plays Mary Todd Lincoln
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Judith Anderson
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Emilie Forbes
Adventures in Paradise
1959
Plays Schoolteacher
Letter to Loretta
1953
Plays Sister Regina
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Mary
Screen Director's Playhouse
1955
Plays Ruthanne Cameron
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
Plays Katherine Saunders
Bonanza
1959
Plays Emily Ridgefield
Picket Fences
1992
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Back To "Somewhere In Time"
Full Filmography
Angel Passing
Wife
1998
Film
The Rainmaker
Colleen 'Miss Birdie' Birdsong
1997
Film
Picket Fences
Emily Ridgefield · 1 episode
1992–
TV
The Exorcist III
Penitent (uncredited)
1990
Film
The Good Mother
Grandmother Eleanor
1988
Film
The Fig Tree
Miranda's Grandmother
1987
Film
Murder, She Wrote
Helen Appletree · 1 episode
1984–
TV
Morning's at Seven
Cora Swanson
1982
Film
Somewhere in Time
Laura Roberts
1980
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Teresa Wright still alive?
Teresa Wright passed away on March 6, 2005 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Teresa Wright?
Teresa Wright is best known for roles in The Rainmaker, Shadow of a Doubt, The Exorcist III.
How many movies has Teresa Wright been in?
Over a 64-year career (since 1941), Teresa Wright has appeared in 33 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Teresa Wright's first movie?
The career of Teresa Wright began with The Little Foxes (1941).
What is Teresa Wright's most recent movie or series?
Teresa Wright's most recent release is Back To "Somewhere In Time", which premiered on October 31, 2000.
What TV shows has Teresa Wright appeared in?
On television, Teresa Wright has appeared in Bonanza, Murder, She Wrote, The Love Boat, The Oscars.
Teresa Wright
1918-10-27 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Teresa Wright (October 27, 1918 – March 6, 2005) was an American actress.
Her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination came in 1941 for her debut work in The Little Foxes. She received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1942 for her performance in Mrs. Miniver. That same year, she received an Academy Award for Best Actress nomination for her performance in Pride of the Yankees opposite Gary Cooper. She is also known for her performances in Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and William Wyler's The Best Years of Our Lives (1946).
Wright received three Emmy Award nominations for her performances in the Playhouse 90 original television version of The Miracle Worker (1957), in the Breck Sunday Showcase feature The Margaret Bourke-White Story, and in the CBS drama series Dolphin Cove (1989). She earned the acclaim of top film directors, including William Wyler, who called her the most promising actress he had directed, and Alfred Hitchcock, who admired her thorough preparation and quiet professionalism.