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Glenda Farrell
Acting
Born: 1904
Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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Glenda Farrell (June 30, 1904 – May 1, 1971) was an American actress of film, television, and theater. She is best known for her role as Torchy Blane in the Warner Bros. Torchy Blane film series and the Academy Award-nominated films Little Caesar (1931), I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932), and Lady for a Day (1933). With a career spanning more than 50 years, Farrell appeared in over 100 films and television series, as well as numerous Broadway plays. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8, 1960, and won an Emmy Award for best supporting actress for her performance in the television series Ben Casey in 1963.
Glenda Farrell (June 30, 1904 – May 1, 1971) was an American actress of film, television, and theater. She is best known for her role as Torchy Blane in the Warner Bros. Torchy Blane film series and the Academy Award-nominated films Little Caesar (1931), I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932), and Lady for a Day (1933). With a career spanning more than 50 years, Farrell appeared in over 100 films and television series, as well as numerous Broadway plays. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8, 1960, and won an Emmy Award for best supporting actress for her performance in the television series Ben Casey in 1963.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Name of the Game | 1968 | Woman |
| Felony Squad | 1966 | Contributor |
| Bewitched | 1964 | Contributor |
| Ben Casey | 1961 | Contributor |
| Dr. Kildare | 1961 | Vera Dennis |
| The Defenders | 1961 | Edna Holley |
| Route 66 | 1960 | Contributor |
| Rawhide | 1959 | Mrs. Elizabeth Farragut |
| The 20th Century Fox Hour | 1955 | Contributor |
| Tales of Tomorrow | 1951 | Contributor |
| Studio One | 1948 | Lucille Sears |
| Kraft Television Theatre | 1947 | Daylia |