Barbara Bel Geddes - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 31, 1922 |
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| Died | August 08, 2005 (age 82) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Barbara Bel Geddes's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Best known for playing Miss Ellie Ewing in the long-running television series 'Dallas' and starring in Alfred Hitchcock's film 'Vertigo.' |
Intro
Barbara Bel Geddes was an American actress, artist, and children's author best known for her role as Miss Ellie Ewing on the television series 'Dallas.' She was also celebrated for her career in film and on stage, including her role in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' and her Tony Award-winning performance in the original Broadway production of 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.'
Early Life & Background
Barbara Bel Geddes was born in New York City to theatrical and industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes and Helen Belle Schneider. She developed an early interest in the arts thanks to her father's work and was introduced to the theater world at a young age.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Miss Ellie Ewing in 'Dallas' (1978–1990), earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Starred as Midge Wood in Alfred Hitchcock's film 'Vertigo' (1958)
- Won a Tony Award for her Broadway performance as Maggie in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' (1955)
- Appeared in films such as 'I Remember Mama' (1948), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress
- Had a successful Broadway career, originating roles in several major plays
Trivia
- Barbara Bel Geddes was the first woman to receive the 'Woman of the Year' award from Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University.
- She published several children's books and was also an accomplished artist.
- She underwent a mastectomy in the 1970s, and her real-life experience was incorporated into her character's story on 'Dallas.'
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Barbara Bel Geddes was born the 31 October 1922.
New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 31st, 1922, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 31, 1922, Benito Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel III, following the March on Rome. At 39, he became Italy's youngest prime minister.
- Day of the week: October 31st, 1922 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: My Buddy by Henry Burr
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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