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Edith Evanson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edith Evanson (née Carlson; April 29, 1896 – November 29, 1980) was an American actress of film, character and television during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She was born in Tacoma, Washington, where her father was a Protestant church clergyman (a religion to which she adhered throughout her life)
Born: Sun, Apr 26 1896
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, USA

Death: Sat, Nov 29 1980
Edith Evanson is 84 years old
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Poster of Rope Unleashed
Rope Unleashed
Edith Evanson would have been no older than 84 in Rope Unleashed as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of The Split
The Split
Edith Evanson was 72 in The Split as 'Woman in Police Station (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1968
Poster of Penelope
Penelope
Edith Evanson was 70 in Penelope as 'Newsstand Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1966
Poster of Marnie
Marnie
Edith Evanson was 68 in Marnie as 'Rita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1964
Poster of Twice-Told Tales
Twice-Told Tales
Edith Evanson was 67 in Twice-Told Tales as 'Lisabetta, the landlady'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1963
Poster of The Clown and the Kid
The Clown and the Kid
Edith Evanson was 65 in The Clown and the Kid as 'Mother Superior'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1961
Poster of Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Edith Evanson was 63 in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus as 'Aunt Olive'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Edith Evanson was 63 in Journey to the Center of the Earth as 'Innkeeper'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1959
Poster of The Quiet Gun
The Quiet Gun
Edith Evanson was 61 in The Quiet Gun as 'Mrs. Merrick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1957
Poster of The Young Stranger
The Young Stranger
Edith Evanson was 60 in The Young Stranger as 'Lottie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1957
Poster of Drango
Drango
Edith Evanson was 60 in Drango as 'Mrs. Blackford'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of The Leather Saint
The Leather Saint
Edith Evanson was 60 in The Leather Saint as 'Stella'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1956
Poster of The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
Edith Evanson was 59 in The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing as 'Josie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of The Silver Star
The Silver Star
Edith Evanson was 58 in The Silver Star as 'Belle Dowdy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1955
Poster of Désirée
Désirée
Edith Evanson was 58 in Désirée as 'Queen Hedwig'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of About Mrs. Leslie
About Mrs. Leslie
Edith Evanson was 58 in About Mrs. Leslie as 'Mrs. Fine'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1954
Poster of The Big Heat
The Big Heat
Edith Evanson was 57 in The Big Heat as 'Selma Parker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1953
Poster of The Stranger Wore a Gun
The Stranger Wore a Gun
Edith Evanson was 57 in The Stranger Wore a Gun as 'Mrs. Martin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1953
Poster of Shane
Shane
Edith Evanson was 56 in Shane as 'Mrs. Shipstead'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1953
Poster of Elephant Stampede
Elephant Stampede
Edith Evanson was 55 in Elephant Stampede as 'Miss Banks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1951
Poster of The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Edith Evanson was 55 in The Day the Earth Stood Still as 'Mrs. Crockett, landlady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1951
Poster of Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole
Edith Evanson was 55 in Ace in the Hole as 'Miss Deverich (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1951
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Edith Evanson was 54 in Rawhide as 'Mrs. Hickman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1951
Poster of The Redhead and The Cowboy
The Redhead and The Cowboy
Edith Evanson was 54 in The Redhead and The Cowboy as 'Mrs. Barrett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1951
Poster of The Magnificent Yankee
The Magnificent Yankee
Edith Evanson was 54 in The Magnificent Yankee as 'Annie Gough'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1950
Poster of Union Station
Union Station
Edith Evanson was 54 in Union Station as 'Mrs. Willecombe (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1950
Poster of Caged
Caged
Edith Evanson was 54 in Caged as 'Miss Barker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1950
Poster of The Damned Don't Cry
The Damned Don't Cry
Edith Evanson was 54 in The Damned Don't Cry as 'Mrs. Castleman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1950
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Edith Evanson was 53 in Perfect Strangers as 'Mary Travers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1950
Poster of Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary
Edith Evanson was 53 in Madame Bovary as 'Mother Superior (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1949
Poster of You Gotta Stay Happy
You Gotta Stay Happy
Edith Evanson was 52 in You Gotta Stay Happy as 'Mrs. Racknell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 1948
Poster of Rope
Rope
Edith Evanson was 51 in Rope as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1948
Poster of I Remember Mama
I Remember Mama
Edith Evanson was 51 in I Remember Mama as 'Aunt Sigrid'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 09 1948
Poster of Forever Amber
Forever Amber
Edith Evanson was 51 in Forever Amber as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1947
Poster of Singapore
Singapore
Edith Evanson was 51 in Singapore as 'Mrs. Barnes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1947
Poster of The Corpse Came C.O.D.
The Corpse Came C.O.D.
Edith Evanson was 51 in The Corpse Came C.O.D. as 'Rose's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1947
Poster of Fun on a Weekend
Fun on a Weekend
Edith Evanson was 51 in Fun on a Weekend as 'Mr. Cowperwaithe's Secretary (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1947
Poster of The Strange Woman
The Strange Woman
Edith Evanson was 50 in The Strange Woman as 'Mrs. Coggins (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1946
Poster of Mysterious Intruder
Mysterious Intruder
Edith Evanson was 49 in Mysterious Intruder as 'Mrs. Ward (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 1946
Poster of The Notorious Lone Wolf
The Notorious Lone Wolf
Edith Evanson was 49 in The Notorious Lone Wolf as 'Olga - Carla's Maid'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1946
Poster of The Jade Mask
The Jade Mask
Edith Evanson was 48 in The Jade Mask as 'Louise Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1945
Poster of The Soul of a Monster
The Soul of a Monster
Edith Evanson was 48 in The Soul of a Monster as 'Mrs. Jameson, Housekeeper (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1944
Poster of The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down
Edith Evanson was 46 in The Moon Is Down as 'Ludwig's Wife (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 14 1943
Poster of Reunion in France
Reunion in France
Edith Evanson was 46 in Reunion in France as 'Genevieve'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1942
Poster of Girl Trouble
Girl Trouble
Edith Evanson was 46 in Girl Trouble as 'June's Maid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1942
Poster of Orchestra Wives
Orchestra Wives
Edith Evanson was 46 in Orchestra Wives as 'Hilda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
Edith Evanson was 45 in Woman of the Year as 'Alma'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1942
Poster of Blossoms in the Dust
Blossoms in the Dust
Edith Evanson was 45 in Blossoms in the Dust as 'Hilda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941
Poster of Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane
Edith Evanson was 44 in Citizen Kane as 'Leland's Nurse (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of Life with Henry
Life with Henry
Edith Evanson was 44 in Life with Henry as 'Anna (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1941
Poster of The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
Edith Evanson was 43 in The Man Who Wouldn't Talk as 'Hannah'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1940

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 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Edith Evanson was 59+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Lady with suitcase'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955