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Norma Varden

Bio: Norma Varden Shackleton (20 January 1898 – 19 January 1989), known professionally as Norma Varden, was an English-American actress with a long film career.
Born: Thu, Jan 20 1898
Birthplace: London, England, UK

Death: Thu, Jan 19 1989
Norma Varden is 90 years old
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Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Norma Varden was 84 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as '(in "The Glass Key") (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of Doc
Doc
Norma Varden was 71 in Doc as 'Mrs. Dobson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 28 1969
Poster of Istanbul Express
Istanbul Express
Norma Varden was 71 in Istanbul Express as 'Englishwoman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1969
Poster of Doctor Dolittle
Doctor Dolittle
Norma Varden was 69 in Doctor Dolittle as 'Lady Fetherington'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1967
Poster of A Very Special Favor
A Very Special Favor
Norma Varden was 67 in A Very Special Favor as 'Mother Plum'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 02 1965
Poster of The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
Norma Varden was 67 in The Sound of Music as 'Frau Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 29 1965
Poster of Kisses for My President
Kisses for My President
Norma Varden was 66 in Kisses for My President as 'Miss Disendorff (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1964
Poster of Island of Love
Island of Love
Norma Varden was 65 in Island of Love as 'Wife in Nightclub (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1963
Poster of 13 Frightened Girls
13 Frightened Girls
Norma Varden was 65 in 13 Frightened Girls as 'Miss Pittford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1963
Poster of Rome Adventure
Rome Adventure
Norma Varden was 64 in Rome Adventure as 'Dean of Briarcroft College for Women (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1962
Poster of Five Minutes to Live
Five Minutes to Live
Norma Varden was 63 in Five Minutes to Live as 'Priscilla Auerbach'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 1961
Poster of Moochie of Pop Warner Football
Moochie of Pop Warner Football
Norma Varden was 62 in Moochie of Pop Warner Football as 'Miss Devon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1960
Poster of The Miracle
The Miracle
Norma Varden was 61 in The Miracle as 'Mrs. MacGregor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1959
Poster of The Buccaneer
The Buccaneer
Norma Varden was 60 in The Buccaneer as 'Madame Hilaire'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1958
Poster of In the Money
In the Money
Norma Varden was 60 in In the Money as 'Mrs. Smythe-Chumley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 16 1958
Poster of Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
Norma Varden was 59 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Mrs. French'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1957
Poster of Jupiter's Darling
Jupiter's Darling
Norma Varden was 57 in Jupiter's Darling as 'Fabia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1955
Poster of Three Coins in the Fountain
Three Coins in the Fountain
Norma Varden was 56 in Three Coins in the Fountain as 'Woman at Cocktail Party (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1954
Poster of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Norma Varden was 55 in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as 'Lady Beekman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1953
Poster of Young Bess
Young Bess
Norma Varden was 55 in Young Bess as 'Lady Tyrwhitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1953
Poster of Loose in London
Loose in London
Norma Varden was 55 in Loose in London as 'Aunt Agatha'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 24 1953
Poster of Les Miserables
Les Miserables
Norma Varden was 54 in Les Miserables as 'Madame Courbet (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1952
Poster of Thunder on the Hill
Thunder on the Hill
Norma Varden was 53 in Thunder on the Hill as 'Pierce'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1951
Poster of Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train
Norma Varden was 53 in Strangers on a Train as 'Mrs. Cunningham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1951
Poster of Fancy Pants
Fancy Pants
Norma Varden was 52 in Fancy Pants as 'Lady Maude'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1950
Poster of The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Norma Varden was 51 in The Secret Garden as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1949
Poster of Adventure in Baltimore
Adventure in Baltimore
Norma Varden was 51 in Adventure in Baltimore as 'Helen Hadley Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1949
Poster of Let's Live a Little
Let's Live a Little
Norma Varden was 50 in Let's Live a Little as 'Nurse Brady'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1948
Poster of Hollow Triumph
Hollow Triumph
Norma Varden was 50 in Hollow Triumph as 'Mrs. Gerry (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1948
Poster of The Amazing Mr. X
The Amazing Mr. X
Norma Varden was 50 in The Amazing Mr. X as 'Wealthy looking woman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1948
Poster of Where There's Life
Where There's Life
Norma Varden was 49 in Where There's Life as 'Mabel Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1947
Poster of Forever Amber
Forever Amber
Norma Varden was 49 in Forever Amber as 'Mrs. Abbott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1947
Poster of Ivy
Ivy
Norma Varden was 49 in Ivy as 'Joan Rodney (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1947
Poster of The Trouble with Women
The Trouble with Women
Norma Varden was 49 in The Trouble with Women as 'Wilmer Dawson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1947
Poster of Millie's Daughter
Millie's Daughter
Norma Varden was 49 in Millie's Daughter as 'Mrs. Sarah Harris'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1947
Poster of The Searching Wind
The Searching Wind
Norma Varden was 48 in The Searching Wind as 'Mrs. Hayworth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1946
Poster of The Green Years
The Green Years
Norma Varden was 48 in The Green Years as 'Mrs. Bosomley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1946
Poster of Hold That Blonde!
Hold That Blonde!
Norma Varden was 47 in Hold That Blonde! as 'Flora Carteret'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1945
Poster of Girls of the Big House
Girls of the Big House
Norma Varden was 47 in Girls of the Big House as 'Mrs. Thelma Holt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1945
Poster of The Cheaters
The Cheaters
Norma Varden was 47 in The Cheaters as 'Mattie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 15 1945
Poster of Those Endearing Young Charms
Those Endearing Young Charms
Norma Varden was 47 in Those Endearing Young Charms as 'Mrs. Woods, Hall's Floor Lady'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1945
Poster of Bring on the Girls
Bring on the Girls
Norma Varden was 47 in Bring on the Girls as 'Martha Neely'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1945
Poster of National Velvet
National Velvet
Norma Varden was 47 in National Velvet as 'Miss Sims'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1945
Poster of Mademoiselle Fifi
Mademoiselle Fifi
Norma Varden was 46 in Mademoiselle Fifi as 'The Wholesaler's Wife'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1944
Poster of The White Cliffs of Dover
The White Cliffs of Dover
Norma Varden was 46 in The White Cliffs of Dover as 'Mrs. Bland'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1944
Poster of What a Woman
What a Woman
Norma Varden was 45 in What a Woman as 'Miss Timmons'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1943
Poster of Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Norma Varden was 45 in Sherlock Holmes Faces Death as 'Gracie the Barmaid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1943
Poster of The Good Fellows
The Good Fellows
Norma Varden was 45 in The Good Fellows as 'Mrs. Drayton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1943
Poster of Dixie
Dixie
Norma Varden was 45 in Dixie as 'Mrs. LaPlant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1943
Poster of Slightly Dangerous
Slightly Dangerous
Norma Varden was 45 in Slightly Dangerous as 'Opera singer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of Casablanca
Casablanca
Norma Varden was 44 in Casablanca as 'Wife of Pickpocketed Englishman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1943
Poster of Johnny Doughboy
Johnny Doughboy
Norma Varden was 44 in Johnny Doughboy as 'Miss Penticott'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of Random Harvest
Random Harvest
Norma Varden was 44 in Random Harvest as 'Julia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1942
Poster of The Major and the Minor
The Major and the Minor
Norma Varden was 44 in The Major and the Minor as 'Mrs. Osborne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1942
Poster of The Glass Key
The Glass Key
Norma Varden was 44 in The Glass Key as 'Henrys' Dinner Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 08 1942
Poster of Flying with Music
Flying with Music
Norma Varden was 44 in Flying with Music as 'Miss Mullens'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1942
Poster of We Were Dancing
We Were Dancing
Norma Varden was 44 in We Were Dancing as 'Mrs. Bryce-Carew'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1942
Poster of Glamour Boy
Glamour Boy
Norma Varden was 43 in Glamour Boy as 'Mrs. Lee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1941
Poster of Road to Zanzibar
Road to Zanzibar
Norma Varden was 43 in Road to Zanzibar as 'Clara Kimble'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard
Norma Varden was 43 in Scotland Yard as 'Lady Heathcote'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1941
Poster of Mr. District Attorney
Mr. District Attorney
Norma Varden was 43 in Mr. District Attorney as 'Hat Saleswoman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 1941
Poster of Waterloo Bridge
Waterloo Bridge
Norma Varden was 42 in Waterloo Bridge as 'Hostess at Restaurant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1940
Poster of The Earl of Chicago
The Earl of Chicago
Norma Varden was 41 in The Earl of Chicago as 'Maureen Kilmount'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 05 1940
Poster of Shipyard Sally
Shipyard Sally
Norma Varden was 41 in Shipyard Sally as 'Lady Patricia Randall'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1939
Poster of Everything Happens to Me
Everything Happens to Me
Norma Varden was 40 in Everything Happens to Me as 'Mrs. Prodder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1938
Poster of Rhythm Racketeer
Rhythm Racketeer
Norma Varden was 39 in Rhythm Racketeer as 'Mrs. Della Nash'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1937
Poster of Wanted!
Wanted!
Norma Varden was 39 in Wanted! as 'Mrs. Smithers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 23 1937
Poster of Make-Up
Make-Up
Norma Varden was 39 in Make-Up as 'Hostess'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 28 1937
Poster of Fire Over England
Fire Over England
Norma Varden was 39 in Fire Over England as 'Elena's Governess (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Windbag the Sailor
Windbag the Sailor
Norma Varden was 38 in Windbag the Sailor as 'Olivia Potter-Porter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936
Poster of East Meets West
East Meets West
Norma Varden was 38 in East Meets West as 'Lady Mallory'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1936
Poster of Where There's a Will
Where There's a Will
Norma Varden was 38 in Where There's a Will as 'Lady Margaret Wimpleton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 10 1936
Poster of The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
Norma Varden was 38 in The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 1936
Poster of Music Hath Charms
Music Hath Charms
Norma Varden was 38 in Music Hath Charms as 'Bit (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 02 1936
Poster of Foreign Affaires
Foreign Affaires
Norma Varden was 37 in Foreign Affaires as 'Mrs. Hardy Hornett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1935
Poster of Get Off My Foot
Get Off My Foot
Norma Varden was 37 in Get Off My Foot as 'Mrs. Rawlingcourt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1935
Poster of Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather
Norma Varden was 37 in Stormy Weather
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1935
Poster of Boys Will Be Boys
Boys Will Be Boys
Norma Varden was 37 in Boys Will Be Boys as 'Lady Dorking'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1935
Poster of Mimi
Mimi
Norma Varden was 37 in Mimi as 'Madame Durand'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1935
Poster of The Student's Romance
The Student's Romance
Norma Varden was 36 in The Student's Romance as 'Dora Streudelmeier, Karl's Aunt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1935
Poster of Dirty Work
Dirty Work
Norma Varden was 36 in Dirty Work as 'Tiara Customer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1934
Poster of The Iron Duke
The Iron Duke
Norma Varden was 36 in The Iron Duke as 'Duchess of Richmond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1934
Poster of Evergreen
Evergreen
Norma Varden was 36 in Evergreen as 'Barmaid (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1934
Poster of Crime on the Hill
Crime on the Hill
Norma Varden was 35 in Crime on the Hill as 'Editor's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1933
Poster of Happy
Happy
Norma Varden was 35 in Happy as 'Miss Stone, Secretary with Glasses'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1933
Poster of Turkey Time
Turkey Time
Norma Varden was 35 in Turkey Time as 'Ernestine Stoatt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1933
Poster of A Night Like This
A Night Like This
Norma Varden was 34 in A Night Like This as 'Mrs. Tuckett(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 1932
Poster of The Chance of a Night Time
The Chance of a Night Time
Norma Varden was 33 in The Chance of a Night Time as 'Mrs. Rashley-Butcher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1931
Poster of The Glorious Adventure
The Glorious Adventure
Norma Varden was 24 in The Glorious Adventure as 'Court Lady (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1922

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 Batman
Batman
Norma Varden was 67+ in Batman as 'Mrs. Monteagle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Norma Varden was 66+ in Bewitched as 'Mrs. Lucille Dumont'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
Norma Varden was 64+ in The Lucy Show as 'Mrs. Van Vlack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Norma Varden was 64+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Mrs. Van Ransohoff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of Hazel
Hazel
Norma Varden was 63+ in Hazel as 'Harriet Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1961
Poster of Mister Ed
Mister Ed
Norma Varden was 62+ in Mister Ed as 'Mrs. Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of Coronado 9
Coronado 9
Norma Varden was 62+ in Coronado 9
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1960
Poster of The Third Man
The Third Man
Norma Varden was 61+ in The Third Man as 'Caroline Waterbury'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Norma Varden was 61+ in Bonanza as 'Ma Nutley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Norma Varden was 60+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Mrs. Hotchkiss, Maude Courtright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys
Norma Varden was 59+ in The Real McCoys as 'Woman, Mrs. Murdock, Mrs. Barton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Norma Varden was 59+ in Perry Mason as 'Winifred Wileen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of The Gale Storm Show
The Gale Storm Show
Norma Varden was 58+ in The Gale Storm Show as 'Miss Gompers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1956
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
Norma Varden was 58+ in Telephone Time
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Norma Varden was 57+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Norma Varden was 57+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Mrs. Sylvester'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Norma Varden was 57+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Jenny (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Norma Varden was 56+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Miss Devon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Norma Varden was 55+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Mrs. Masters, Head Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Norma Varden was 55+ in General Electric Theater as 'Mrs. MacDowell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Life Of Riley
The Life Of Riley
Norma Varden was 54+ in The Life Of Riley as 'Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 02 1953
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. North
Mr. & Mrs. North
Norma Varden was 54+ in Mr. & Mrs. North
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Norma Varden was 54+ in The Ford Television Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Norma Varden was 54+ in Cavalcade of America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Norma Varden was 54+ in Four Star Playhouse as ', Mrs. Tarmigan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
Norma Varden was 54+ in Adventures of Superman as 'Mabel McCredy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Norma Varden was 53+ in I Love Lucy as 'Mrs. Benson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Norma Varden was 53+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Norma Varden was 53+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Wealthy Art Patron'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Norma Varden was 52+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Aunt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950