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Cathleen Nesbitt CBE (born Kathleen Mary Nesbitt; 24 November 1888 – 2 August 1982) was an English actress.
Genteel Cathleen Nesbitt was a grand dame of the theatre on both sides of the Atlantic in a career spanning seven decades. Among almost 300 roles on stage, she excelled at comic portrayals of sophisticated socialites and elegant mothers.
- January 1, 1
- Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- London, England, UK
Cathleen Nesbitt was a British actress who appeared in theatre, film and television for over seven decades. She played various roles, from Shakespearean heroines to comic socialites, and worked with stars like Cary Grant and Rex Harrison.
- November 24, 1888
- August 2, 1982
Aug 4, 1982 · Cathleen Nesbitt, the character actress who epitomized the British grand dame, and who played Rex Harrison's mother in the original Broadway production of ''My Fair...
In a career that spanned seven decades, British-born actress Cathleen Nesbitt delighted audiences in England and America in hundreds of plays, ranging from the classics to musicals, and including both serious and comic roles.
Date of Birth 24 November 1888, Cheshire, England, UK Date of Death 2 August 1982, London, England, UK (natural causes) Birth Name Cathleen Mary Nesbitt Mini Biography Diminutive, genteel Cathleen Nesbitt was a grand dame of the theatre on both sides of the Atlantic in a career spanning seven decades. Among almost 300 roles on stage, she excelled at comic portrayals of sophisticated socialites and elegant mothers. Hollywood used her, whenever a gentler, sweeter version of Gladys Cooper was ...
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Aug 3, 1982 · Cathleen Nesbitt, the distinguished British actress, was equally famous for the 'My Fair Lady' role she created in old age and her love affair with one of Britain's most romantic poets 70 years...
