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Elisabeth Risdon

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in over 140 films between 1913 and 1952
Born: Tue, Apr 26 1887
Birthplace: London, England, UK

Death: Sat, Dec 20 1958
Elisabeth Risdon is 71 years old
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Poster of Scaramouche
Scaramouche
Elisabeth Risdon was 65 in Scaramouche as 'Isabelle de Valmorin'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1952
Poster of Crossroads - U.S.A.
Crossroads - U.S.A.
Elisabeth Risdon was 64 in Crossroads - U.S.A. as 'Martha Farnum'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1952
Poster of It's a Big Country
It's a Big Country
Elisabeth Risdon was 64 in It's a Big Country as 'Diner on Train (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1951
Poster of Bannerline
Bannerline
Elisabeth Risdon was 64 in Bannerline as 'Margaret Trimble'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1951
Poster of In Old Amarillo
In Old Amarillo
Elisabeth Risdon was 64 in In Old Amarillo as 'Granny Adams'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 1951
Poster of My True Story
My True Story
Elisabeth Risdon was 63 in My True Story as 'Mme. Rousseau'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1951
Poster of The Milkman
The Milkman
Elisabeth Risdon was 63 in The Milkman as 'Mrs. Carter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1950
Poster of Bunco Squad
Bunco Squad
Elisabeth Risdon was 63 in Bunco Squad as 'Jessica Royce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1950
Poster of Hills of Oklahoma
Hills of Oklahoma
Elisabeth Risdon was 63 in Hills of Oklahoma as 'Kate Carney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1950
Poster of Sierra
Sierra
Elisabeth Risdon was 63 in Sierra as 'Aunt Susan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1950
Poster of The Secret Fury
The Secret Fury
Elisabeth Risdon was 62 in The Secret Fury as 'Dr. R.W. Roberts'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of Down Dakota Way
Down Dakota Way
Elisabeth Risdon was 62 in Down Dakota Way as 'Dolly Paxton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1949
Poster of Every Girl Should Be Married
Every Girl Should Be Married
Elisabeth Risdon was 61 in Every Girl Should Be Married as 'Mary Nolan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1948
Poster of Sealed Verdict
Sealed Verdict
Elisabeth Risdon was 61 in Sealed Verdict as 'Mrs. Hockland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1948
Poster of Bodyguard
Bodyguard
Elisabeth Risdon was 61 in Bodyguard as 'Gene Dysen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1948
Poster of The Bride Goes Wild
The Bride Goes Wild
Elisabeth Risdon was 60 in The Bride Goes Wild as 'rs. Carruthers, Mrs. Carruthers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1948
Poster of High Wall
High Wall
Elisabeth Risdon was 60 in High Wall as 'Mrs. Kenet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1947
Poster of Mourning Becomes Electra
Mourning Becomes Electra
Elisabeth Risdon was 60 in Mourning Becomes Electra as 'Mrs. Hills'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1947
Poster of Life with Father
Life with Father
Elisabeth Risdon was 60 in Life with Father as 'Mrs. Whitehead'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1947
Poster of The Romance of Rosy Ridge
The Romance of Rosy Ridge
Elisabeth Risdon was 60 in The Romance of Rosy Ridge as 'Emily Baggett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 1947
Poster of The Egg and I
The Egg and I
Elisabeth Risdon was 60 in The Egg and I as 'Betty's Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1947
Poster of The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
Elisabeth Risdon was 59 in The Shocking Miss Pilgrim as 'Mrs. Amanda Pritchard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1947
Poster of Roll on Texas Moon
Roll on Texas Moon
Elisabeth Risdon was 59 in Roll on Texas Moon as 'Cactus Kate Taylor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1946
Poster of Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back
Elisabeth Risdon was 59 in Lover Come Back as 'Ma Williams, 'Ma' Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1946
Poster of The Walls Came Tumbling Down
The Walls Came Tumbling Down
Elisabeth Risdon was 59 in The Walls Came Tumbling Down as 'Catherine Walsh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1946
Poster of They Made Me a Killer
They Made Me a Killer
Elisabeth Risdon was 59 in They Made Me a Killer as ''Ma' Conley'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1946
Poster of Mama Loves Papa
Mama Loves Papa
Elisabeth Risdon was 58 in Mama Loves Papa as 'Jessie Todd'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1945
Poster of The Unseen
The Unseen
Elisabeth Risdon was 58 in The Unseen as 'Mrs. Norris'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1945
Poster of The Fighting Guardsman
The Fighting Guardsman
Elisabeth Risdon was 57 in The Fighting Guardsman as 'Mme. de Montrevel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 1945
Poster of A Song for Miss Julie
A Song for Miss Julie
Elisabeth Risdon was 57 in A Song for Miss Julie as 'Mrs. Ambrose Charteris'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 1945
Poster of Grissly's Millions
Grissly's Millions
Elisabeth Risdon was 57 in Grissly's Millions as 'Leona Palmor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1945
Poster of Blonde Fever
Blonde Fever
Elisabeth Risdon was 57 in Blonde Fever as 'Mrs. Talford'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1944
Poster of Tall in the Saddle
Tall in the Saddle
Elisabeth Risdon was 57 in Tall in the Saddle as 'Miss Elizabeth Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1944
Poster of In the Meantime, Darling
In the Meantime, Darling
Elisabeth Risdon was 57 in In the Meantime, Darling as 'Helen Corkery'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1944
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Elisabeth Risdon was 57 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Mrs. Polverdine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1944
Poster of Weird Woman
Weird Woman
Elisabeth Risdon was 56 in Weird Woman as 'Dean Grace Gunnison'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1944
Poster of Higher and Higher
Higher and Higher
Elisabeth Risdon was 56 in Higher and Higher as 'Georgia Keating'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943
Poster of Lost Angel
Lost Angel
Elisabeth Risdon was 56 in Lost Angel as 'Mrs. Pringle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1943
Poster of Never a Dull Moment
Never a Dull Moment
Elisabeth Risdon was 56 in Never a Dull Moment as 'Mrs. Schuyler Manning III'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1943
Poster of Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event
Elisabeth Risdon was 56 in Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event as 'Aunt Della Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1943
Poster of The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
Elisabeth Risdon was 55 in The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1943
Poster of Journey for Margaret
Journey for Margaret
Elisabeth Risdon was 55 in Journey for Margaret as 'Mrs. Bailey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1942
Poster of Random Harvest
Random Harvest
Elisabeth Risdon was 55 in Random Harvest as 'Mrs. Lloyd'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1942
Poster of Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
Elisabeth Risdon was 55 in Mexican Spitfire's Elephant as 'Aunt Della Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1942
Poster of Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
Elisabeth Risdon was 55 in Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost as 'Aunt Della Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1942
Poster of I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger
Elisabeth Risdon was 55 in I Live on Danger as 'Mrs. Morrell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1942
Poster of Are Husbands Necessary?
Are Husbands Necessary?
Elisabeth Risdon was 55 in Are Husbands Necessary? as 'Mrs. Westwood'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1942
Poster of Reap the Wild Wind
Reap the Wild Wind
Elisabeth Risdon was 54 in Reap the Wild Wind as 'Mrs. Claiborne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1942
Poster of Mexican Spitfire at Sea
Mexican Spitfire at Sea
Elisabeth Risdon was 54 in Mexican Spitfire at Sea as 'Aunt Della Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1942
Poster of The Lady Is Willing
The Lady Is Willing
Elisabeth Risdon was 54 in The Lady Is Willing as 'Mrs. Cummings'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1942
Poster of The Man Who Returned to Life
The Man Who Returned to Life
Elisabeth Risdon was 54 in The Man Who Returned to Life
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1942
Poster of Jail House Blues
Jail House Blues
Elisabeth Risdon was 54 in Jail House Blues as 'Mrs. Alyosius McGonigle McGann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1942
Poster of Paris Calling
Paris Calling
Elisabeth Risdon was 54 in Paris Calling as 'Madame Jennetier'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1941
Poster of The Mexican Spitfire's Baby
The Mexican Spitfire's Baby
Elisabeth Risdon was 54 in The Mexican Spitfire's Baby as 'Aunt Della'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1941
Poster of At the Stroke of Twelve
At the Stroke of Twelve
Elisabeth Risdon was 54 in At the Stroke of Twelve as 'Abigail Osley, aka The Old Doll'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1941
Poster of Footlight Fever
Footlight Fever
Elisabeth Risdon was 53 in Footlight Fever as 'Aunt Hattie Drake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1941
Poster of Mr. Dynamite
Mr. Dynamite
Elisabeth Risdon was 53 in Mr. Dynamite as 'Limping Woman (aka "Achilles")'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1941
Poster of Nice Girl?
Nice Girl?
Elisabeth Risdon was 53 in Nice Girl? as 'Marrtha Peasley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of High Sierra
High Sierra
Elisabeth Risdon was 53 in High Sierra as 'Ma'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1941
Poster of Let's Make Music
Let's Make Music
Elisabeth Risdon was 53 in Let's Make Music as 'Malvina Adams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1941
Poster of Mexican Spitfire Out West
Mexican Spitfire Out West
Elisabeth Risdon was 53 in Mexican Spitfire Out West as 'Aunt Della Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1940
Poster of Slightly Tempted
Slightly Tempted
Elisabeth Risdon was 53 in Slightly Tempted as 'Ethelreda Knox'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1940
Poster of The Howards of Virginia
The Howards of Virginia
Elisabeth Risdon was 53 in The Howards of Virginia as 'Aunt Clarissa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1940
Poster of Saturday's Children
Saturday's Children
Elisabeth Risdon was 53 in Saturday's Children as 'Mrs. Myrtle Halevy (as Elizabeth Risdon)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1940
Poster of Ma, He's Making Eyes at Me!
Ma, He's Making Eyes at Me!
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in Ma, He's Making Eyes at Me! as 'Minerva'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940
Poster of Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in Abe Lincoln in Illinois as 'Sarah Lincoln'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1940
Poster of Honeymoon Deferred
Honeymoon Deferred
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in Honeymoon Deferred as 'Sarah Frome'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1940
Poster of Mexican Spitfire
Mexican Spitfire
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in Mexican Spitfire as 'Aunt Della Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1940
Poster of The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in The Man Who Wouldn't Talk as 'Jury Member'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1940
Poster of The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in The Roaring Twenties as 'Mrs. Sherman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1939
Poster of Disputed Passage
Disputed Passage
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in Disputed Passage as 'Mrs. Cunningham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1939
Poster of Full Confession
Full Confession
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in Full Confession as 'Norah O'Keefe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1939
Poster of The Forgotten Woman
The Forgotten Woman
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in The Forgotten Woman as 'Margaret Burke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1939
Poster of Five Came Back
Five Came Back
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in Five Came Back as 'Martha Spengler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of The Man Who Dared
The Man Who Dared
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in The Man Who Dared as 'Jessie Carter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1939
Poster of The Girl from Mexico
The Girl from Mexico
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in The Girl from Mexico as 'Della Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1939
Poster of Sorority House
Sorority House
Elisabeth Risdon was 52 in Sorority House as 'Mrs. Scott'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Elisabeth Risdon was 51 in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as 'Widow Douglass'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1939
Poster of The Great Man Votes
The Great Man Votes
Elisabeth Risdon was 51 in The Great Man Votes as 'Phoebe Ainslee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of Tom Sawyer, Detective
Tom Sawyer, Detective
Elisabeth Risdon was 51 in Tom Sawyer, Detective as 'Aunt Sally Phelps'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1938
Poster of Girls on Probation
Girls on Probation
Elisabeth Risdon was 51 in Girls on Probation as 'Kate Heath'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1938
Poster of The Affairs of Annabel
The Affairs of Annabel
Elisabeth Risdon was 51 in The Affairs of Annabel as 'Mrs. Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1938
Poster of Cowboy from Brooklyn
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Elisabeth Risdon was 51 in Cowboy from Brooklyn as 'Mrs. Jordan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1938
Poster of My Bill
My Bill
Elisabeth Risdon was 51 in My Bill as 'Aunt Caroline'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1938
Poster of Mad About Music
Mad About Music
Elisabeth Risdon was 50 in Mad About Music
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1938
Poster of Mannequin
Mannequin
Elisabeth Risdon was 50 in Mannequin as 'Mrs. Cassidy (as Elizabeth Risdon)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 1938
Poster of Dead End
Dead End
Elisabeth Risdon was 50 in Dead End as 'Mrs. Connell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1937
Poster of They Won't Forget
They Won't Forget
Elisabeth Risdon was 50 in They Won't Forget as 'Mrs. Hale (as Elizabeth Risdon)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1937
Poster of Make Way for Tomorrow
Make Way for Tomorrow
Elisabeth Risdon was 50 in Make Way for Tomorrow as 'Cora Payne'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1937
Poster of Mountain Justice
Mountain Justice
Elisabeth Risdon was 49 in Mountain Justice as 'Mrs. Harkins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1937
Poster of The Woman I Love
The Woman I Love
Elisabeth Risdon was 49 in The Woman I Love as 'Mme. Herbillion'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1937
Poster of Theodora Goes Wild
Theodora Goes Wild
Elisabeth Risdon was 49 in Theodora Goes Wild as 'Aunt Mary'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1936
Poster of Craig's Wife
Craig's Wife
Elisabeth Risdon was 49 in Craig's Wife as 'Mrs. Landreth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1936
Poster of The Final Hour
The Final Hour
Elisabeth Risdon was 49 in The Final Hour as 'Fortune Teller'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 1936
Poster of The King Steps Out
The King Steps Out
Elisabeth Risdon was 49 in The King Steps Out as 'Grand Duchess Sofia'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1936
Poster of Don't Gamble with Love
Don't Gamble with Love
Elisabeth Risdon was 48 in Don't Gamble with Love as 'Grace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1936
Poster of Lady of Secrets
Lady of Secrets
Elisabeth Risdon was 48 in Lady of Secrets as 'Mrs. Emily Whittaker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1936
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Elisabeth Risdon was 48 in Crime and Punishment as 'Mrs. Raskolnikov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1935
Poster of Guard That Girl
Guard That Girl
Elisabeth Risdon was 48 in Guard That Girl as 'Aunt Catherine'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1935
Poster of The Mother of Dartmoor
The Mother of Dartmoor
Elisabeth Risdon was 29 in The Mother of Dartmoor as 'Avesa Pomeroy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1916
Poster of Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale
Elisabeth Risdon was 27 in Florence Nightingale as 'Florence Nightingale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1915
Poster of Love in a Wood
Love in a Wood
Elisabeth Risdon was 27 in Love in a Wood as 'Rosiland'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 10 1915
Poster of The Suicide Club
The Suicide Club
Elisabeth Risdon was 27 in The Suicide Club
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1914
Poster of Inquisitive Ike
Inquisitive Ike
Elisabeth Risdon was 26 in Inquisitive Ike as 'Dora'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1914
Poster of Her Luck in London
Her Luck in London
Elisabeth Risdon was 26 in Her Luck in London as 'Nellie Harbourne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1914
Poster of Black-Eyed Susan
Black-Eyed Susan
Elisabeth Risdon was 26 in Black-Eyed Susan as 'Black-Eyed Susan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1914
Poster of The Cup Final Mystery
The Cup Final Mystery
Elisabeth Risdon was 26 in The Cup Final Mystery
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1914
Poster of Beautiful Jim
Beautiful Jim
Elisabeth Risdon was 26 in Beautiful Jim as 'Nancy Earle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1914
Poster of The Idol of Paris
The Idol of Paris
Elisabeth Risdon was 26 in The Idol of Paris as 'Flare-Flare'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1914
Poster of Bridegrooms Beware!
Bridegrooms Beware!
Elisabeth Risdon was 26 in Bridegrooms Beware! as 'Bride'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 03 1913
Poster of Maria Marten, or Murder in the Red Barn
Maria Marten, or Murder in the Red Barn
Elisabeth Risdon was 25 in Maria Marten, or Murder in the Red Barn as 'Maria Marten'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1913

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