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Esther Howard

Bio: Esther Howard (April 4, 1892 – March 8, 1965) was an American stage and film character actress who played a wide range of supporting roles, from man-hungry spinsters to amoral criminals, appearing in 108 films in her 23-year screen career. From 1940 to 1949, Howard was part of Preston Sturges' unofficial "stock company" of character actors, appearing in seven films written and directed by Sturges
Born: Sat, Apr 02 1892
Birthplace: Butte, Montana, USA

Death: Mon, Mar 08 1965
Esther Howard is 72 years old
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Poster of Hollywood Classic Special
Hollywood Classic Special
Esther Howard would have been no older than 72 in Hollywood Classic Special
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 2010
Poster of Caught on the Bounce
Caught on the Bounce
Esther Howard was 60 in Caught on the Bounce as 'Aunt Tildy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of All That I Have
All That I Have
Esther Howard was 59 in All That I Have as 'Mrs. Dalton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1951
Poster of Caged
Caged
Esther Howard was 58 in Caged as 'Grace (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1950
Poster of No Man of Her Own
No Man of Her Own
Esther Howard was 57 in No Man of Her Own as 'Frowsy Woman in boardinghouse (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of Hellfire
Hellfire
Esther Howard was 57 in Hellfire as 'Birdie'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1949
Poster of The Lady Gambles
The Lady Gambles
Esther Howard was 57 in The Lady Gambles as 'Gross Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1949
Poster of The Crooked Way
The Crooked Way
Esther Howard was 57 in The Crooked Way
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1949
Poster of Champion
Champion
Esther Howard was 57 in Champion as 'Mrs. Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1949
Poster of Homicide
Homicide
Esther Howard was 57 in Homicide as 'Mrs. Brucker, Landlady'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1949
Poster of June Bride
June Bride
Esther Howard was 56 in June Bride as 'Mrs. Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1948
Poster of The Velvet Touch
The Velvet Touch
Esther Howard was 56 in The Velvet Touch as 'Pansy Dupont'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 1948
Poster of Wedlock Deadlock
Wedlock Deadlock
Esther Howard was 55 in Wedlock Deadlock as 'Lydia - Betty's Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1947
Poster of Song of the Thin Man
Song of the Thin Man
Esther Howard was 55 in Song of the Thin Man as 'Sadie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 1947
Poster of Born to Kill
Born to Kill
Esther Howard was 55 in Born to Kill as 'Mrs. Kraft'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1947
Poster of Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Esther Howard was 54 in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball as 'Filthy Flora, Dripping Dagger Proprietor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1946
Poster of Without Reservations
Without Reservations
Esther Howard was 54 in Without Reservations as 'Sarah (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 13 1946
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Esther Howard was 54 in The Virginian
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1946
Poster of The Falcon's Alibi
The Falcon's Alibi
Esther Howard was 54 in The Falcon's Alibi as 'Gloria Peabody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1946
Poster of A Letter for Evie
A Letter for Evie
Esther Howard was 53 in A Letter for Evie as 'Mrs. Edgewaters'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1946
Poster of Adventure
Adventure
Esther Howard was 53 in Adventure as 'Woman with Mudgin in bar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1945
Poster of Detour
Detour
Esther Howard was 53 in Detour as 'Hedy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1945
Poster of The Great Flamarion
The Great Flamarion
Esther Howard was 52 in The Great Flamarion as 'Cleo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1945
Poster of Murder, My Sweet
Murder, My Sweet
Esther Howard was 52 in Murder, My Sweet as 'Jesse Florian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1944
Poster of The Big Noise
The Big Noise
Esther Howard was 52 in The Big Noise as 'Aunt Sophie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1944
Poster of The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek
The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek
Esther Howard was 52 in The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek as 'Sally (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 18 1944
Poster of Hail the Conquering Hero
Hail the Conquering Hero
Esther Howard was 52 in Hail the Conquering Hero as 'Mrs. Everett J. Noble (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 1944
Poster of Idle Roomers
Idle Roomers
Esther Howard was 52 in Idle Roomers as 'Hazel's Roommate (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1944
Poster of True to Life
True to Life
Esther Howard was 51 in True to Life as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of I Married a Witch
I Married a Witch
Esther Howard was 50 in I Married a Witch
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of The Palm Beach Story
The Palm Beach Story
Esther Howard was 50 in The Palm Beach Story as 'Wife of Wienie King'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1942
Poster of Jackass Mail
Jackass Mail
Esther Howard was 50 in Jackass Mail as 'Dancehall Girl'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1942
Poster of My Favorite Blonde
My Favorite Blonde
Esther Howard was 50 in My Favorite Blonde as 'Mrs. Topley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1942
Poster of Sappy Birthday
Sappy Birthday
Esther Howard was 49 in Sappy Birthday
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1942
Poster of Sullivan's Travels
Sullivan's Travels
Esther Howard was 49 in Sullivan's Travels as 'Miz Zeffie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1941
Poster of The Lady from Cheyenne
The Lady from Cheyenne
Esther Howard was 49 in The Lady from Cheyenne as 'Landlady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of San Francisco Docks
San Francisco Docks
Esther Howard was 48 in San Francisco Docks as 'Jean-Beauty Shop owner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1940
Poster of The Great McGinty
The Great McGinty
Esther Howard was 48 in The Great McGinty as 'Madame Juliette La Jolla'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1940
Poster of Boobs in the Woods
Boobs in the Woods
Esther Howard was 48 in Boobs in the Woods as 'Mrs. Clyde'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of Alex in Wonderland
Alex in Wonderland
Esther Howard was 47 in Alex in Wonderland as 'Blanche - Fred's Wife'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1940
Poster of Ride, Cowboy, Ride
Ride, Cowboy, Ride
Esther Howard was 47 in Ride, Cowboy, Ride as 'Cactus Kate Ramsey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1939
Poster of The Gracie Allen Murder Case
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
Esther Howard was 47 in The Gracie Allen Murder Case as 'Florist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1939
Poster of Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade
Esther Howard was 47 in Broadway Serenade as 'Mrs. Fellows'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of Swing, Sister, Swing
Swing, Sister, Swing
Esther Howard was 46 in Swing, Sister, Swing as 'Miss Fredericks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1938
Poster of Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
Esther Howard was 46 in Marie Antoinette as 'Streetwalker (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1938
Poster of Scandal Street
Scandal Street
Esther Howard was 45 in Scandal Street as 'Birdie Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1938
Poster of Stand-In
Stand-In
Esther Howard was 45 in Stand-In as 'Mrs, Mack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1937
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Esther Howard was 45 in Partners in Crime as 'Mrs. Wagon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1937
Poster of Dead End
Dead End
Esther Howard was 45 in Dead End as 'Neighbor with Coarse Voice (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1937
Poster of Rhythm in the Clouds
Rhythm in the Clouds
Esther Howard was 45 in Rhythm in the Clouds as 'Mrs. Madigan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 1937
Poster of M'Liss
M'Liss
Esther Howard was 44 in M'Liss as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 27 1936
Poster of Klondike Annie
Klondike Annie
Esther Howard was 43 in Klondike Annie as 'Fanny Radler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1936
Poster of Stars Over Broadway
Stars Over Broadway
Esther Howard was 43 in Stars Over Broadway as 'Mary Sporesgate'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1935
Poster of It Always Happens
It Always Happens
Esther Howard was 43 in It Always Happens as 'Mary Clyde'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1935
Poster of The Misses Stooge
The Misses Stooge
Esther Howard was 43 in The Misses Stooge as 'The Hostess'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1935
Poster of The Best Man Wins
The Best Man Wins
Esther Howard was 42 in The Best Man Wins as 'Mamie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 1935
Poster of Ready for Love
Ready for Love
Esther Howard was 42 in Ready for Love as 'Aunt Ida'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1934
Poster of Sweepings
Sweepings
Esther Howard was 41 in Sweepings as 'Violet's Madame (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1933
Poster of Below the Sea
Below the Sea
Esther Howard was 40 in Below the Sea as 'Lily'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1933
Poster of Grand Slam
Grand Slam
Esther Howard was 40 in Grand Slam as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1933
Poster of The Iron Master
The Iron Master
Esther Howard was 40 in The Iron Master as 'Mrs. Stillman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1933
Poster of Rackety Rax
Rackety Rax
Esther Howard was 40 in Rackety Rax as ''Sister' Carrie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1932
Poster of Tee for Two
Tee for Two
Esther Howard was 40 in Tee for Two as 'Louisa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1932
Poster of Life Begins
Life Begins
Esther Howard was 40 in Life Begins as 'Mrs. Tubby’s Friend (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932
Poster of Winner Take All
Winner Take All
Esther Howard was 40 in Winner Take All as 'Ann, Joan's Friend'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1932
Poster of Merrily We Go to Hell
Merrily We Go to Hell
Esther Howard was 40 in Merrily We Go to Hell as 'Vi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1932
Poster of The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
Esther Howard was 39 in The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood as 'Mrs. Maggie Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1932
Poster of A Fool's Advice
A Fool's Advice
Esther Howard was 39 in A Fool's Advice as 'Mrs. Prescott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1932
Poster of Ladies of the Big House
Ladies of the Big House
Esther Howard was 39 in Ladies of the Big House as 'Clara Newman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1931
Poster of The Yellow Ticket
The Yellow Ticket
Esther Howard was 39 in The Yellow Ticket as 'Prisoner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1931
Poster of The Vice Squad
The Vice Squad
Esther Howard was 39 in The Vice Squad as 'Josie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1931
Poster of Ship Ahoy
Ship Ahoy
Esther Howard was 38 in Ship Ahoy as 'The Mother'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1931

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