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Mercedes McCambridge

Bio: Carlotta Mercedes McCambridge (March 16, 1916 – March 2, 2004) was an American actress. Orson Welles called her "the world's greatest living radio actress"
Born: Thu, Mar 16 1916
Birthplace: Joliet, Illinois, U.S.

Death: Tue, Mar 02 2004
Mercedes McCambridge is 87 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist
Mercedes McCambridge would have been no older than 87 in Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2023
Poster of The Other Side of the Wind
The Other Side of the Wind
Mercedes McCambridge would have been no older than 87 in The Other Side of the Wind as 'Maggie Noonan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2018
Poster of Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures
Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures
Mercedes McCambridge was 67 in Lyman H. Howe's High Class Moving Pictures as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1983
Poster of Echoes
Echoes
Mercedes McCambridge was 65 in Echoes as 'Lillian Gerben'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of The Concorde... Airport '79
The Concorde... Airport '79
Mercedes McCambridge was 63 in The Concorde... Airport '79 as 'Nelli'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1979
Poster of Thieves
Thieves
Mercedes McCambridge was 60 in Thieves as 'Street Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1977
Poster of Who Is the Black Dahlia?
Who Is the Black Dahlia?
Mercedes McCambridge was 58 in Who Is the Black Dahlia? as 'Grandmother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of The Exorcist
The Exorcist
Mercedes McCambridge was 57 in The Exorcist as 'Demon (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1973
Poster of The President's Plane Is Missing
The President's Plane Is Missing
Mercedes McCambridge was 57 in The President's Plane Is Missing as 'Hester Madigan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 1973
Poster of The Girls of Huntington House
The Girls of Huntington House
Mercedes McCambridge was 56 in The Girls of Huntington House as 'Doris McKenzie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1973
Poster of Sixteen
Sixteen
Mercedes McCambridge was 56 in Sixteen as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1972
Poster of Two for the Money
Two for the Money
Mercedes McCambridge was 55 in Two for the Money as 'Mrs. Castle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1972
Poster of Killer by Night
Killer by Night
Mercedes McCambridge was 55 in Killer by Night as 'Sister Sarah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1972
Poster of Marquis de Sade: Justine
Marquis de Sade: Justine
Mercedes McCambridge was 53 in Marquis de Sade: Justine as 'Madame Dusbois'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1969
Poster of 99 Women
99 Women
Mercedes McCambridge was 52 in 99 Women as 'Thelma Diaz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1969
Poster of The Counterfeit Killer
The Counterfeit Killer
Mercedes McCambridge was 52 in The Counterfeit Killer as 'Frances'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1968
Poster of Run Home Slow
Run Home Slow
Mercedes McCambridge was 49 in Run Home Slow as 'Nell Hagen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1965
Poster of Angel Baby
Angel Baby
Mercedes McCambridge was 45 in Angel Baby as 'Sarah Strand'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 14 1961
Poster of Cimarron
Cimarron
Mercedes McCambridge was 44 in Cimarron as 'Mrs. Sarah Wyatt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1960
Poster of Suddenly, Last Summer
Suddenly, Last Summer
Mercedes McCambridge was 43 in Suddenly, Last Summer as 'Grace Holly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1959
Poster of Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil
Mercedes McCambridge was 42 in Touch of Evil as 'Gang Leader (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1958
Poster of A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms
Mercedes McCambridge was 41 in A Farewell to Arms as 'Mrs. Van Campen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1957
Poster of Giant
Giant
Mercedes McCambridge was 40 in Giant as 'Luz Benedict'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1956
Poster of Johnny Guitar
Johnny Guitar
Mercedes McCambridge was 38 in Johnny Guitar as 'Emma Small'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1954
Poster of Lightning Strikes Twice
Lightning Strikes Twice
Mercedes McCambridge was 35 in Lightning Strikes Twice as 'Liza McStringer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1951
Poster of The Scarf
The Scarf
Mercedes McCambridge was 35 in The Scarf as 'Connie Carter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1951
Poster of Inside Straight
Inside Straight
Mercedes McCambridge was 34 in Inside Straight as 'Ada Stritch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951
Poster of All the King's Men
All the King's Men
Mercedes McCambridge was 33 in All the King's Men as 'Sadie Burke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1949

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 The Story of Film: An Odyssey
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Mercedes McCambridge would have been no older than 87 in The Story of Film: An Odyssey as 'Self'.
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Sat, Sep 03 2011
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Mercedes McCambridge was 69+ in Amazing Stories as 'Miss Lestrange (voice)'.
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Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Mercedes McCambridge was 66+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Mercedes McCambridge was 64+ in Magnum, P.I. as 'Agatha Kimball'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of Hagen
Hagen
Mercedes McCambridge was 63+ in Hagen
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Sat, Mar 15 1980
Poster of The Sacketts
The Sacketts
Mercedes McCambridge was 63+ in The Sacketts as 'Ma Sackett'.
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Tue, May 15 1979
Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Mercedes McCambridge was 62+ in Flying High
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Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Mercedes McCambridge was 60+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Norma'.
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Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Khan!
Khan!
Mercedes McCambridge was 58+ in Khan!
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Fri, Feb 07 1975
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Mercedes McCambridge was 53+ in Medical Center
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Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Mercedes McCambridge was 52+ in The Name of the Game
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
Mercedes McCambridge was 49+ in Lost in Space as 'Sybilla'.
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Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Mercedes McCambridge was 48+ in Bewitched as 'Carlotta'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Mercedes McCambridge was 47+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
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Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Dakotas
The Dakotas
Mercedes McCambridge was 46+ in The Dakotas
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Mon, Jan 07 1963
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Mercedes McCambridge was 45+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Mercedes McCambridge was 45+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Sister Teresa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Mercedes McCambridge was 45+ in The Defenders as 'Mildred Cochraine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Riverboat
Riverboat
Mercedes McCambridge was 43+ in Riverboat as 'Jessie Quinn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Mercedes McCambridge was 43+ in Bonanza as 'Matilda Curtis, Deborah Banning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Mercedes McCambridge was 42+ in Rawhide as 'Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Martha Mushgrove, Ada Randolph, Ma Gufler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Panic!
Panic!
Mercedes McCambridge was 40+ in Panic!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 05 1957
Poster of Wire Service
Wire Service
Mercedes McCambridge was 40+ in Wire Service as 'Kate Wells'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Mercedes McCambridge was 40+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Mercedes McCambridge was 39+ in Gunsmoke as 'Rubilee Mather'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Mercedes McCambridge was 38+ in Climax! as 'Eliza'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Summer Playhouse
Summer Playhouse
Mercedes McCambridge was 38+ in Summer Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 06 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Mercedes McCambridge was 37+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Cissy Brackett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Mercedes McCambridge was 37+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Mercedes McCambridge was 35+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
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Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Mercedes McCambridge was 35+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Clara Appleby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
Mercedes McCambridge was 35+ in Tales of Tomorrow
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Mercedes McCambridge was 34+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Marie, Chris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Mercedes McCambridge was 33+ in What's My Line? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Mercedes McCambridge was 32+ in Studio One as ', Connie MartIn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Mercedes McCambridge was 32+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948