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Edna Oliver

Edna Oliver - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 09, 1883
BirthplaceBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Edna Oliver's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
Known ForCharacter actress known for roles in films such as 'A Tale of Two Cities' (1935), 'Drums Along the Mohawk' (1939), and 'Pride and Prejudice' (1940).

Intro

Edna Oliver was an American stage and film actress renowned for her sharp-witted, comedic character roles in early 20th-century Hollywood and Broadway. She became a beloved supporting player, recognized for her distinctive, matronly looks and witty delivery.

Early Life & Background

Born in Boston, Edna Oliver was the daughter of a successful lawyer and grew up in a wealthy family. She left school in her teens to pursue a career in acting, first appearing on stage in the early 1900s.

Career Highlights

  • Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Drums Along the Mohawk' (1939)
  • Iconic performances in 'A Tale of Two Cities' (1935), 'David Copperfield' (1935), and 'Pride and Prejudice' (1940)
  • Popular series work as Hildegarde Withers in a trilogy of mystery-comedy films in the 1930s

Trivia

  • Born Edna May Nutter, she changed her name to Edna Oliver after her mother's maiden name.
  • She was a distant relative of President John Quincy Adams.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Edna Oliver born?

Edna Oliver was born the 9 November 1883.

Where is Edna Oliver from?

Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About November 9th, 1883, in brief:

  • Day of the week: November 9th, 1883 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna_May_Oliver