Barbara Bel GeddesNationality:
American Birthdate:
10/31/1922 Birthplace:
New York, New York Death Date:
08/08/2005 Celeb News
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biography
This experienced, critically-praised stage performer appeared occasionally in films, usually as sweet-tempered, soft-spoken types.The daughter of acclaimed theatrical set designer-architect Norman Bel Geddes, she began her stage career as a teenager. Bel Geddes made her New York debut in "Out of the Frying Pan" (1941) and went on to earn awards for "Deep Are the Roots" (1945). She later co-starred in "The Moon Is Blue" (1951), originated the role of Maggie in Tennessee Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (1955) and played the title role in Jean Kerr's "Mary, Mary" (1961). Her last stage
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milestones
Year
Milestone
1940
First stage appearance, walk-on role in summer stock production of "The School For Scandal" at Clinton Playhouse (Connecticut)
1941
Broadway debut in "Out of the Frying Pan"
1942
Toured military camps with USO production of "Junior Miss"
1947
Film acting debut in "The Long Night"
1948
Garnered Oscar nomination for role in "I Remember Mama"
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