Phyllis Thaxter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 20, 1919 |
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| Died | August 14, 2012 (age 92) |
| Birthplace | Portland, Maine, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Phyllis Thaxter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Playing Martha Kent in 'Superman' (1978) and roles in classic films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' (1944) and 'Act of Violence' (1948). |
Intro
Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her work in film, television, and theater during Hollywood's Golden Age. She is particularly recognized for her role as Martha Kent in the 1978 film 'Superman', as well as for her performances in classic films and numerous television shows throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
Early Life & Background
Phyllis Thaxter was born to Sidney St. Felix Thaxter, a Justice of the Maine Supreme Court, and Phyllis (Schuyler) Thaxter, a former Shakespearean actress. She began her acting career on the stage before transitioning to film in the early 1940s.
Career Highlights
- Film debut in 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' (1944)
- Prominent roles in MGM films throughout the 1940s and 1950s
- Broadway stage credits prior to film career
- Portrayed Martha Kent in 'Superman' (1978)
- Appeared on popular TV series such as 'General Electric Theater' and 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents'
Trivia
- She survived polio in 1952, which temporarily stalled her acting career.
- Thaxter was married to James T. Aubrey Jr., former president of CBS-TV.
- Her daughter, Skye Aubrey, also became an actress.
FAQs
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Phyllis Thaxter was born the 20 November 1919.
Portland, Maine, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 20th, 1919, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 20, 1919, the Council of Lithuania passed the Law on Elections, granting universal suffrage to all citizens over the age of 21, as outlined in the Provisional Constitution of 1918.
- Day of the week: November 20th, 1919 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I've Got My Captain Working for Me Now by Billy Murray
- Popular movie: Male and Female directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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