JA

Jean Adair

Actor
Born June 12, 1873Died May 11, 1953 (79 years)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jean Adair (June 13, 1873, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada — May 11, 1953, New York City) was a Canadian actress.

Born as Violet McNaughton, she worked primarily on stage but also made several film appearances late in her career, most notably as one of Cary Grant's dotty old aunts in Arsenic and Old Lace, a role she originated on Broadway. Like many stage actresses of her era, she also appeared in vaudeville. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jean Adair, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

  • Arsenic and Old Lace
  • Living in a Big Way
  • Something in the Wind

Filmography

1952
The Doctor (1952) (TV Series) · as Mrs. Hodges
1950
The Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) · as Miss Lizzie
1948
Studio One (TV Series) · as Susan Deddington
1948
The Naked City · as Little Old Lady (uncredited)
1947
Living in a Big Way · as Abigail Morgan
1947
Something in the Wind · as Aunt Mary Collins
1947
Kraft Television Theatre (TV Series) · as Cast
1944
Arsenic and Old Lace · as Aunt Martha Brewster
1933

Take Plex everywhere

Watch free anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
See the full list of supported devices