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Bessie Love

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Bessie Love (September 10, 1898 – April 26, 1986) was an American motion picture actress who achieved prominence mainly in the silent films and early talkies
Born: Fri, Sep 09 1898
Birthplace: Midland, Texas, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 26 1986
Bessie Love is 87 years old
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Poster of Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché
Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché
Bessie Love would have been no older than 87 in Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2018
Poster of Gareth Hughes
Gareth Hughes
Bessie Love would have been no older than 87 in Gareth Hughes as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Alice Guy-Blaché
Alice Guy-Blaché
Bessie Love would have been no older than 87 in Alice Guy-Blaché as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1997
Poster of The Hunger
The Hunger
Bessie Love was 84 in The Hunger as 'Lillybelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1983
Poster of Reds
Reds
Bessie Love was 83 in Reds as 'Mrs. Partlow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of Ragtime
Ragtime
Bessie Love was 83 in Ragtime as 'Old Lady - T.O.C.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1981
Poster of Lady Chatterley's Lover
Lady Chatterley's Lover
Bessie Love was 82 in Lady Chatterley's Lover as 'Flora'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 1981
Poster of Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Bessie Love was 80 in Edward & Mrs. Simpson as 'Lady Cunard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1978
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
Bessie Love was 78 in Gulliver's Travels as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1977
Poster of The Ritz
The Ritz
Bessie Love was 77 in The Ritz as 'Maurine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1976
Poster of Vampyres
Vampyres
Bessie Love was 75 in Vampyres as 'American Lady'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 06 1974
Poster of Mousey
Mousey
Bessie Love was 75 in Mousey as 'Mrs. Richardson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1974
Poster of Catlow
Catlow
Bessie Love was 73 in Catlow as 'Mrs. Frost'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of Sunday Bloody Sunday
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Bessie Love was 72 in Sunday Bloody Sunday as 'Answering Service Lady'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1971
Poster of Isadora
Isadora
Bessie Love was 70 in Isadora as 'Mrs. Duncan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1968
Poster of Battle Beneath the Earth
Battle Beneath the Earth
Bessie Love was 69 in Battle Beneath the Earth as 'Matron'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1967
Poster of Promise Her Anything
Promise Her Anything
Bessie Love was 67 in Promise Her Anything as 'Pet Shop Customer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1966
Poster of The Wild Affair
The Wild Affair
Bessie Love was 67 in The Wild Affair as 'Marjorie's Mother'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1965
Poster of The Pistol
The Pistol
Bessie Love was 66 in The Pistol as 'Martha Burroughs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1965
Poster of I Think They Call Him John
I Think They Call Him John
Bessie Love was 65 in I Think They Call Him John as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1964
Poster of Children of the Damned
Children of the Damned
Bessie Love was 65 in Children of the Damned as 'Mrs. Robbin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1964
Poster of The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
Bessie Love was 63 in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone as 'Bunny'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 1961
Poster of Too Young to Love
Too Young to Love
Bessie Love was 61 in Too Young to Love as 'Mrs. Busch'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 08 1960
Poster of Nowhere to Go
Nowhere to Go
Bessie Love was 60 in Nowhere to Go as 'Harriet P. Jefferson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1958
Poster of Next to No Time
Next to No Time
Bessie Love was 59 in Next to No Time as 'Becky Wiener'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 1958
Poster of The Story of Esther Costello
The Story of Esther Costello
Bessie Love was 59 in The Story of Esther Costello as 'Art Gallery Customer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1957
Poster of Touch and Go
Touch and Go
Bessie Love was 57 in Touch and Go as 'Mrs Baxter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Barefoot Contessa
The Barefoot Contessa
Bessie Love was 56 in The Barefoot Contessa as 'Mrs. Eubanks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1954
Poster of The Weak and the Wicked
The Weak and the Wicked
Bessie Love was 55 in The Weak and the Wicked as 'Prisoner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1954
Poster of The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Bessie Love was 53 in The Magic Box as 'Bride's Mother in Wedding Group'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of No Highway in the Sky
No Highway in the Sky
Bessie Love was 52 in No Highway in the Sky as 'Plane Passenger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1951
Poster of Journey Together
Journey Together
Bessie Love was 47 in Journey Together as 'Mrs. Mary McWilliams'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1945
Poster of London Scrapbook
London Scrapbook
Bessie Love was 44 in London Scrapbook as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1942
Poster of Atlantic Ferry
Atlantic Ferry
Bessie Love was 42 in Atlantic Ferry as 'Begonia Baggot'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1941
Poster of Morals for Women
Morals for Women
Bessie Love was 33 in Morals for Women as 'Helen Hutson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 1931
Poster of Round About Hollywood
Round About Hollywood
Bessie Love was 32 in Round About Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1931
Poster of See America Thirst
See America Thirst
Bessie Love was 32 in See America Thirst as 'Ellen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1930
Poster of Good News
Good News
Bessie Love was 31 in Good News as 'Babe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1930
Poster of Conspiracy
Conspiracy
Bessie Love was 31 in Conspiracy as 'Margaret Holt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 10 1930
Poster of They Learned About Women
They Learned About Women
Bessie Love was 31 in They Learned About Women as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 1930
Poster of Chasing Rainbows
Chasing Rainbows
Bessie Love was 31 in Chasing Rainbows as 'Carlie Seymour'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1930
Poster of The Hollywood Revue of 1929
The Hollywood Revue of 1929
Bessie Love was 31 in The Hollywood Revue of 1929 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1929
Poster of The Girl in the Show
The Girl in the Show
Bessie Love was 30 in The Girl in the Show as 'Hattie Hartley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1929
Poster of The Idle Rich
The Idle Rich
Bessie Love was 30 in The Idle Rich as 'Helen Thayer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1929
Poster of The Broadway Melody
The Broadway Melody
Bessie Love was 30 in The Broadway Melody as 'Hank Mahoney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1929
Poster of Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
Anybody Here Seen Kelly?
Bessie Love was 30 in Anybody Here Seen Kelly? as 'Mitzi Lavelle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1928
Poster of Sally of the Scandals
Sally of the Scandals
Bessie Love was 29 in Sally of the Scandals as 'Sally Rand'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 15 1928
Poster of The Swell Head
The Swell Head
Bessie Love was 29 in The Swell Head
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1928
Poster of The Matinee Idol
The Matinee Idol
Bessie Love was 29 in The Matinee Idol as 'Ginger Bolivar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1928
Poster of Dress Parade
Dress Parade
Bessie Love was 29 in Dress Parade as 'Janet Cleghorne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1927
Poster of A Harp in Hock
A Harp in Hock
Bessie Love was 29 in A Harp in Hock as 'Nora Banks'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1927
Poster of Rubber Tires
Rubber Tires
Bessie Love was 28 in Rubber Tires as 'Mary Ellen Stack'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 07 1927
Poster of The American
The American
Bessie Love was 28 in The American as 'Jane Wilton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1927
Poster of Going Crooked
Going Crooked
Bessie Love was 28 in Going Crooked as 'Marie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 12 1926
Poster of Young April
Young April
Bessie Love was 28 in Young April as 'Victoria'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1926
Poster of Lovey Mary
Lovey Mary
Bessie Love was 27 in Lovey Mary as 'Lovey Mary'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 1926
Poster of The Song and Dance Man
The Song and Dance Man
Bessie Love was 27 in The Song and Dance Man as 'Leola Lane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 08 1926
Poster of The King On Main Street
The King On Main Street
Bessie Love was 27 in The King On Main Street as 'Mary Young'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 1925
Poster of New Brooms
New Brooms
Bessie Love was 27 in New Brooms
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1925
Poster of A Son of His Father
A Son of His Father
Bessie Love was 27 in A Son of His Father as 'Nora Shea'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1925
Poster of Soul-Fire
Soul-Fire
Bessie Love was 26 in Soul-Fire as 'Teita'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1925
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
Bessie Love was 26 in The Lost World as 'Paula White'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1925
Poster of Tongues of Flame
Tongues of Flame
Bessie Love was 26 in Tongues of Flame as 'Lahleet'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1924
Poster of Sundown
Sundown
Bessie Love was 26 in Sundown as 'Ellen Crawley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1924
Poster of Dynamite Smith
Dynamite Smith
Bessie Love was 26 in Dynamite Smith as 'Violet'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1924
Poster of The Silent Watcher
The Silent Watcher
Bessie Love was 26 in The Silent Watcher as 'Mary, his wife'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1924
Poster of Those Who Dance
Those Who Dance
Bessie Love was 25 in Those Who Dance as 'Veda Anargas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1924
Poster of The Woman on the Jury
The Woman on the Jury
Bessie Love was 25 in The Woman on the Jury as 'Grace Pierce'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1924
Poster of Torment
Torment
Bessie Love was 25 in Torment as 'Marie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1924
Poster of Gentle Julia
Gentle Julia
Bessie Love was 25 in Gentle Julia as 'Julia'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1923
Poster of Slave of Desire
Slave of Desire
Bessie Love was 25 in Slave of Desire as 'Pauline Gaudin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1923
Poster of St. Elmo
St. Elmo
Bessie Love was 25 in St. Elmo as 'Edna Earle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1923
Poster of The Eternal Three
The Eternal Three
Bessie Love was 25 in The Eternal Three as 'Hilda Gray'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 1923
Poster of Human Wreckage
Human Wreckage
Bessie Love was 24 in Human Wreckage as 'Mary Finnegan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1923
Poster of Mary of the Movies
Mary of the Movies
Bessie Love was 24 in Mary of the Movies as 'Herself (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1923
Poster of The Purple Dawn
The Purple Dawn
Bessie Love was 24 in The Purple Dawn as 'Mui Far'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 1923
Poster of Souls for Sale
Souls for Sale
Bessie Love was 24 in Souls for Sale as 'Self - Celebrity Actress (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1923
Poster of The Strange Adventures of Prince Courageous
The Strange Adventures of Prince Courageous
Bessie Love was 24 in The Strange Adventures of Prince Courageous as 'Bernice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1923
Poster of The Ghost Patrol
The Ghost Patrol
Bessie Love was 24 in The Ghost Patrol as 'Effie Kugler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1923
Poster of Three Who Paid
Three Who Paid
Bessie Love was 24 in Three Who Paid as 'John Caspar / Virginia Cartwright'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1923
Poster of Deserted at the Altar
Deserted at the Altar
Bessie Love was 24 in Deserted at the Altar as 'Anna Moore (The Country Girl)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1922
Poster of Night Life in Hollywood
Night Life in Hollywood
Bessie Love was 24 in Night Life in Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1922
Poster of Screen Snapshots, Series 3, No. 12
Screen Snapshots, Series 3, No. 12
Bessie Love was 24 in Screen Snapshots, Series 3, No. 12 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 1922
Poster of The Village Blacksmith
The Village Blacksmith
Bessie Love was 24 in The Village Blacksmith as 'Rosemary Martin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1922
Poster of Bulldog Courage
Bulldog Courage
Bessie Love was 23 in Bulldog Courage as 'Gloria Phillips'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1922
Poster of Forget Me Not
Forget Me Not
Bessie Love was 23 in Forget Me Not as 'Ann, The Girl'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 1922
Poster of The Vermilion Pencil
The Vermilion Pencil
Bessie Love was 23 in The Vermilion Pencil as 'Hyacinth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1922
Poster of The Wampas Baby Stars of 1922
The Wampas Baby Stars of 1922
Bessie Love was 23 in The Wampas Baby Stars of 1922 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1922
Poster of The Sea Lion
The Sea Lion
Bessie Love was 23 in The Sea Lion as 'Blossom Nelson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1921
Poster of The Spirit of the Lake
The Spirit of the Lake
Bessie Love was 23 in The Spirit of the Lake
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1921
Poster of The Swamp
The Swamp
Bessie Love was 23 in The Swamp as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1921
Poster of The Honor of Rameriz
The Honor of Rameriz
Bessie Love was 23 in The Honor of Rameriz as 'The Geologist's Wife'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1921
Poster of Penny of Top Hill Trail
Penny of Top Hill Trail
Bessie Love was 22 in Penny of Top Hill Trail as 'Penny'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1921
Poster of The Midlanders
The Midlanders
Bessie Love was 22 in The Midlanders as 'Aurelie Lindstrom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1920
Poster of Bonnie May
Bonnie May
Bessie Love was 21 in Bonnie May as 'Bonnie May'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 10 1920
Poster of Pegeen
Pegeen
Bessie Love was 21 in Pegeen as 'Pegeen O'Neill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1920
Poster of A Fighting Colleen
A Fighting Colleen
Bessie Love was 21 in A Fighting Colleen as 'Alannah Malone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1919
Poster of Over the Garden Wall
Over the Garden Wall
Bessie Love was 21 in Over the Garden Wall as 'Peggy Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1919
Poster of Cupid Forecloses
Cupid Forecloses
Bessie Love was 20 in Cupid Forecloses as 'Geraldine Farleigh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1919
Poster of The Little Boss
The Little Boss
Bessie Love was 20 in The Little Boss as 'Peggy Winston (The Little Boss)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1919
Poster of A Yankee Princess
A Yankee Princess
Bessie Love was 20 in A Yankee Princess as 'Patsy O'Reilly'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 21 1919
Poster of The Wishing Ring Man
The Wishing Ring Man
Bessie Love was 20 in The Wishing Ring Man as 'Joy Havenith'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1919
Poster of Carolyn of the Corners
Carolyn of the Corners
Bessie Love was 20 in Carolyn of the Corners
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1919
Poster of The Enchanted Barn
The Enchanted Barn
Bessie Love was 20 in The Enchanted Barn as 'Shirley Hollister'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 1919
Poster of The Dawn of Understanding
The Dawn of Understanding
Bessie Love was 20 in The Dawn of Understanding as 'Sue Prescott'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 1918
Poster of A Little Sister of Everybody
A Little Sister of Everybody
Bessie Love was 19 in A Little Sister of Everybody as 'Celeste Janvier'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1918
Poster of How Could You, Caroline?
How Could You, Caroline?
Bessie Love was 19 in How Could You, Caroline? as 'Caroline Rogers'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1918
Poster of The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
Bessie Love was 19 in The Great Adventure as 'Rags'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1918
Poster of Polly Ann
Polly Ann
Bessie Love was 19 in Polly Ann as 'Polly Ann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1917
Poster of Wee Lady Betty
Wee Lady Betty
Bessie Love was 18 in Wee Lady Betty as 'Wee Lady Betty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1917
Poster of The Sawdust Ring
The Sawdust Ring
Bessie Love was 18 in The Sawdust Ring as 'Janet Magie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 15 1917
Poster of Cheerful Givers
Cheerful Givers
Bessie Love was 18 in Cheerful Givers as 'Judy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1917
Poster of A Daughter of the Poor
A Daughter of the Poor
Bessie Love was 18 in A Daughter of the Poor as 'Rose Eastman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1917
Poster of Nina, the Flower Girl
Nina, the Flower Girl
Bessie Love was 18 in Nina, the Flower Girl as 'Nina'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1917
Poster of The Heiress at Coffee Dan's
The Heiress at Coffee Dan's
Bessie Love was 18 in The Heiress at Coffee Dan's as 'Waffles'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1916
Poster of A Sister of Six
A Sister of Six
Bessie Love was 18 in A Sister of Six as 'Prudence'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1916
Poster of Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Bessie Love was 17 in Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages as 'The Bride of Cana (Judean Story)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 04 1916
Poster of Hell-to-Pay Austin
Hell-to-Pay Austin
Bessie Love was 17 in Hell-to-Pay Austin as 'Briar Rose Dawson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 20 1916
Poster of Stranded
Stranded
Bessie Love was 17 in Stranded as 'The Girl'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 1916
Poster of The Mystery of the Leaping Fish
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish
Bessie Love was 17 in The Mystery of the Leaping Fish as 'The Little Fish Blower'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 11 1916
Poster of Reggie Mixes In
Reggie Mixes In
Bessie Love was 17 in Reggie Mixes In as 'Agnes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1916
Poster of The Good Bad-Man
The Good Bad-Man
Bessie Love was 17 in The Good Bad-Man as 'Amy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1916
Poster of The Aryan
The Aryan
Bessie Love was 17 in The Aryan as 'Mary Jane Garth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 1916
Poster of The Flying Torpedo
The Flying Torpedo
Bessie Love was 17 in The Flying Torpedo as 'Hulda'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1916
Poster of Acquitted
Acquitted
Bessie Love was 17 in Acquitted as 'Helen Carter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1916

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Hollywood
Hollywood
Bessie Love was 81+ in Hollywood as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 1980
Poster of Edward and Mrs Simpson
Edward and Mrs Simpson
Bessie Love was 80+ in Edward and Mrs Simpson as 'Lady Cunard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of The Sentimental Agent
The Sentimental Agent
Bessie Love was 65+ in The Sentimental Agent
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1963
Poster of International Detective
International Detective
Bessie Love was 61+ in International Detective as 'Marta Steibel, Mrs. Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 26 1959
Poster of ITV Play of the Week
ITV Play of the Week
Bessie Love was 57+ in ITV Play of the Week as 'Mrs Strong'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1955