Biography of Hollywood actor Anderson, Dame Judith

 Dame Judith Anderson

• Born: August 10, 1898, Adelaide, South Australia
• Died: January 3, 1992, Santa Barbara, California
• Occupation: Actress
• Early career: Anderson began her career as an actress in Sydney, Australia.
• Breakthrough: Anderson's breakthrough came in 1937 when she made her London debut in Macbeth with Laurence Olivier.
• Later career: Anderson continued to be a successful actress throughout her career, and she appeared in a number of classic films, including Rebecca, Laura, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
• Accomplishments:
  • Won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for Medea
  • Nominated for two Academy Awards
  • Made a Dame of the British Empire in 1960

Legacy:

Dame Judith Anderson was a talented actress who was known for her versatility and her ability to portray both classical and modern roles. She was a respected figure in the entertainment industry, and her work has been praised by critics and audiences alike.

Additional information:

• Anderson was born Frances Margaret Anderson.
• She was married twice, and she had no children.
• She was a lifelong vegetarian, and she was a vocal supporter of animal rights.
• She was a close friend of Katharine Hepburn, and the two actresses starred together in several films.