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Laurette Taylor (born Loretta Helen Cooney; April 1, 1884 – December 7, 1946) was an American stage and silent film star who is particularly well known for originating the role of Amanda Wingfield in the first production of Tennessee Williams's play The Glass Menagerie.
Laurette Taylor was born on 1 April 1883 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Peg o' My Heart (1922), Happiness (1924) and One Night in Rome (1924). She was married to J. Hartley Manners and Charles A. Taylor.
Laurette Taylor, American actress who was perhaps best known for her roles in plays written by her second husband, J. Hartley Manners. She won particular acclaim for her comedic performance in Peg O’ My Heart (1912).
Oct 18, 2013 · In “The Glass Menagerie” &8217; first Broadway run, Laurette Taylor delivered a performance hailed as the greatest ever by an American actor.
Apr 2, 2024 · “Some people have said that Laurette Taylor appeared to be a bag lady or a sad woman who somehow snuck into the theatre and wandered on the stage. She did. There was no artifice to her.
Taylor, Laurette (1884–1946) American stage actress, considered one of the finest of the early 20th century, whose often troubled career ended in triumph with her creation of Amanda Wing-field in The Glass Menagerie. Born Loretta Cooney on April 1, 1884, in New York City; died on December 7, 1946, in New York; first of three children of James ...
May 8, 2005 · People, especially actors, who saw Laurette Taylor play Amanda Wingfield in the original production of "The Glass Menagerie" in 1945 typically say it was the best performance ever offered on...
