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Frances Sternhagen

Bio: Frances Hussey Sternhagen was an American Tony winning actress. Sternhagen had appeared on and off Broadway, in movies, and on TV since the 1950s
Born: Mon, Jan 13 1930
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Death: Mon, Nov 27 2023
Frances Sternhagen is 93 years old
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Poster of And So It Goes
And So It Goes
Frances Sternhagen was
84 in And So It Goes
as 'Claire'.
Thu, Jul 17 2014
Poster of Pearl
Pearl
Frances Sternhagen was
82 in Pearl
as 'Pearl'.
Tue, May 01 2012
Poster of Dolphin Tale
Dolphin Tale
Frances Sternhagen was
81 in Dolphin Tale
as 'Gloria Forrest'.
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Julie & Julia
Julie & Julia
Frances Sternhagen was
79 in Julie & Julia
as 'Irma Rombauer'.
Thu, Aug 06 2009
Poster of When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
Frances Sternhagen was
78 in When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 25 2008
Poster of The Mist
The Mist
Frances Sternhagen was
77 in The Mist
as 'Irene Reppler'.
Wed, Nov 21 2007
Poster of Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star
Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star
Frances Sternhagen was
73 in Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star
as 'Self - Actress'.
Tue, Feb 04 2003
Poster of Misery Loves Company
Misery Loves Company
Frances Sternhagen was
72 in Misery Loves Company
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Highway
Highway
Frances Sternhagen was
72 in Highway
as 'Mrs. Murray'.
Tue, Mar 26 2002
Poster of The Laramie Project
The Laramie Project
Frances Sternhagen was
71 in The Laramie Project
as 'Marge Murray'.
Thu, Jan 10 2002
Poster of Curtain Call
Curtain Call
Frances Sternhagen was
68 in Curtain Call
as 'Amy'.
Sat, Dec 05 1998
Poster of To Live Again
To Live Again
Frances Sternhagen was
68 in To Live Again
as 'Constance Holmes'.
Sun, Mar 08 1998
Poster of The Con
The Con
Frances Sternhagen was
68 in The Con
as 'Hadabelle'.
Wed, Mar 04 1998
Poster of Reunion
Reunion
Frances Sternhagen was
64 in Reunion
as 'Tobie Yates'.
Sat, Dec 10 1994
Poster of Vault of Horror I
Vault of Horror I
Frances Sternhagen was
64 in Vault of Horror I
as 'Effie Gluckman'.
Sat, Jul 02 1994
Poster of Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer Story
Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer Story
Frances Sternhagen was
63 in Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer Story
as 'Mary Rafferty'.
Sun, May 09 1993
Poster of The Donner Party
The Donner Party
Frances Sternhagen was
62 in The Donner Party
as 'voice'.
Wed, Oct 28 1992
Poster of Raising Cain
Raising Cain
Frances Sternhagen was
62 in Raising Cain
as 'Dr. Lynn Waldheim'.
Fri, Aug 07 1992
Poster of She Woke Up
She Woke Up
Frances Sternhagen was
62 in She Woke Up
as 'Noelle DuVausant'.
Sun, Jan 19 1992
Poster of Doc Hollywood
Doc Hollywood
Frances Sternhagen was
61 in Doc Hollywood
as 'Lillian, Welcoming Committee'.
Fri, Aug 02 1991
Poster of Golden Years
Golden Years
Frances Sternhagen was
61 in Golden Years
as 'Gina Williams'.
Tue, Jul 16 1991
Poster of Coney Island
Coney Island
Frances Sternhagen was
61 in Coney Island
as '(voice)'.
Mon, Feb 04 1991
Poster of Misery
Misery
Frances Sternhagen was
60 in Misery
as 'Virginia'.
Fri, Nov 30 1990
Poster of Sibling Rivalry
Sibling Rivalry
Frances Sternhagen was
60 in Sibling Rivalry
as 'Rose Turner'.
Fri, Oct 26 1990
Poster of Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
Frances Sternhagen was
60 in Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 27 1990
Poster of Follow Your Heart
Follow Your Heart
Frances Sternhagen was
60 in Follow Your Heart
as 'Cloe Sixbury'.
Mon, Apr 02 1990
Poster of Communion
Communion
Frances Sternhagen was
59 in Communion
as 'Dr. Janet Duffy'.
Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of See You in the Morning
See You in the Morning
Frances Sternhagen was
59 in See You in the Morning
as 'Neenie'.
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Bright Lights, Big City
Bright Lights, Big City
Frances Sternhagen was
58 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Clara'.
Fri, Apr 01 1988
Poster of Resting Place
Resting Place
Frances Sternhagen was
56 in Resting Place
as 'Eudora McCallister'.
Sun, Apr 27 1986
Poster of The Dining Room
The Dining Room
Frances Sternhagen was
54 in The Dining Room
as 'Various'.
Fri, Oct 19 1984
Poster of Prototype
Prototype
Frances Sternhagen was
53 in Prototype
as 'Dorothy Forrester'.
Wed, Dec 07 1983
Poster of Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy
Frances Sternhagen was
53 in Romantic Comedy
as 'Blanche Dailey'.
Fri, Oct 07 1983
Poster of Independence Day
Independence Day
Frances Sternhagen was
53 in Independence Day
as 'Carla Taylor'.
Fri, Jan 21 1983
Poster of Outland
Outland
Frances Sternhagen was
51 in Outland
as 'Dr. Lazarus'.
Fri, May 22 1981
Poster of The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
Frances Sternhagen was
50 in The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
as 'Mary Richards'.
Mon, Mar 17 1980
Poster of Mother and Daughter: The Loving War
Mother and Daughter: The Loving War
Frances Sternhagen was
50 in Mother and Daughter: The Loving War
as 'Mrs. Lloyd'.
Fri, Jan 25 1980
Poster of Starting Over
Starting Over
Frances Sternhagen was
49 in Starting Over
as 'Marva Potter'.
Fri, Oct 05 1979
Poster of Who'll Save Our Children?
Who'll Save Our Children?
Frances Sternhagen was
48 in Who'll Save Our Children?
as 'Nellie Henderson'.
Sat, Dec 16 1978
Poster of Fedora
Fedora
Frances Sternhagen was
48 in Fedora
as 'Miss Balfour'.
Thu, Jun 29 1978
Poster of Enemies
Enemies
Frances Sternhagen was
44 in Enemies
as 'Paulina'.
Wed, Jan 23 1974
Poster of Two People
Two People
Frances Sternhagen was
43 in Two People
as 'Mrs. McCluskey'.
Sun, Mar 18 1973
Poster of The Rimers of Eldritch
The Rimers of Eldritch
Frances Sternhagen was
42 in The Rimers of Eldritch
as 'Wilma Atkins'.
Sat, Nov 04 1972
Poster of The Hospital
The Hospital
Frances Sternhagen was
41 in The Hospital
as 'Mrs. Cushing'.
Tue, Dec 14 1971
Poster of Up the Down Staircase
Up the Down Staircase
Frances Sternhagen was
37 in Up the Down Staircase
as 'Charlotte Wolf, School Librarian'.
Wed, Jun 28 1967
Poster of Soldier in Love
Soldier in Love
Frances Sternhagen was
37 in Soldier in Love
as 'Abigail'.
Wed, Apr 26 1967
Poster of The Arena
The Arena
Frances Sternhagen was
26 in The Arena
as 'Betty - Secretary'.
Mon, Apr 09 1956

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 Prohibition
Prohibition
Frances Sternhagen was
81+ in Prohibition
as 'Reader (voice)'.
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Sun, Oct 02 2011
Poster of Parenthood
Parenthood
Frances Sternhagen was
80+ in Parenthood
as 'Blanche Braverman'.
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Tue, Mar 02 2010
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Frances Sternhagen was
75+ in The Closer
as 'Willie Ray Johnson'.
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Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Frances Sternhagen was
68+ in Sex and the City
as 'Bunny MacDougal'.
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Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Frances Sternhagen was
65+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Jean Anderson'.
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Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Frances Sternhagen was
64+ in ER
as 'Millicent Carter'.
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Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of The Road Home
The Road Home
Frances Sternhagen was
64+ in The Road Home
as 'Charlotte Babineaux'.
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Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Golden Years
Golden Years
Frances Sternhagen was
61+ in Golden Years
as 'Gina Williams'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 16 1991
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Frances Sternhagen was
60+ in Law & Order
as 'Margaret Langdon, Estelle Muller'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Frances Sternhagen was
59+ in The Simpsons
as 'Mrs. Bellamy (voice)'.
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Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Frances Sternhagen was
59+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Effie Gluckman'.
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Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Frances Sternhagen was
58+ in American Experience
as '(voice), Self (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Frances Sternhagen was
57+ in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
as 'Dora'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 21 1987
Poster of At Mother's Request
At Mother's Request
Frances Sternhagen was
56+ in At Mother's Request
as 'Berenice Bradshaw'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1987
Poster of Spencer
Spencer
Frances Sternhagen was
54+ in Spencer
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 01 1984
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Frances Sternhagen was
52+ in Cheers
as 'Esther Clavin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of The Andros Targets
The Andros Targets
Frances Sternhagen was
47+ in The Andros Targets
as 'Mrs. Mason'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1977
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Frances Sternhagen was
41+ in Great Performances
as 'Wilma Atkins, Paulina'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Profiles in Courage
Profiles in Courage
Frances Sternhagen was
34+ in Profiles in Courage
as 'Miss Koeller'.
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Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of Another World
Another World
Frances Sternhagen was
34+ in Another World
First Air Date
Mon, May 04 1964
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Frances Sternhagen was
26+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Winner'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Secret Storm
The Secret Storm
Frances Sternhagen was
24+ in The Secret Storm
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 1954
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Frances Sternhagen was
21+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Abigail, Mrs. McAlister'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Love of Life
Love of Life
Frances Sternhagen was
21+ in Love of Life
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 1951
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Frances Sternhagen was
18+ in Studio One
as 'Betty - Secretary, Mary'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948