Ann Wedgeworth

Ann Wedgeworth

Deceased · Born: Jan 21, 1934 · Died: Nov 16, 2017

Personal Details

BornJan 21, 1934 Abilene, Texas, USA
Spouse
  • Ernest Martin

    ( Jun 18, 1970 to Nov 16, 2017 )
  • Rip Torn

    ( Jan 15, 1955 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Martha Elizabeth Thompson
  • Cortus Wedgeworth

Biography

Ann Wedgeworth, a talented individual, was born on January 21, 1934, in Abilene, Texas, to Cortusand Elizabeth Wedgeworth.

She pursued her academic endeavors by graduating from Highland Park High School in University Park, a prestigious institution.

Ann furthered her education by attending the University of Texas, where she earned her degree in 1957.

After completing her studies, Ann made the bold decision to relocate to New York City, a hub for artistic expression.

She pursued her passion for acting by auditioning multiple times before being accepted into The Actors Studio, a renowned institution.

Ann's cinematic debut was in the film Andy, released in 1965, marking the beginning of her illustrious career.

Throughout the next four decades, Ann took on supporting roles in various films, earning her two NSFC Award nominations for her outstanding performances in Citizens Band (1977) and Sweet Dreams (1985).

Career

2007
The Hawk Is Dying
The Hawk Is Dying as Ma Gattling
1999
1996
1994
Love and a .45
Love and a .45 as Thaylene Cheatham
1993
Cooperstown
Cooperstown as Lila Kunznick
Evening Shade
Evening Shade as Merleen Elldridge
1992
Hard Promises
Hard Promises as Chris's Mom
1990
Green Card
Green Card as Party Guest
1989
Miss Firecracker
Miss Firecracker as Miss Blue
Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias as Aunt Fern
1988
1987
Made in Heaven
Made in Heaven as Annette Shea
A Tiger's Tale
A Tiger's Tale as Claudine
A Stranger Waits
A Stranger Waits as Susan Berger
1985
Sweet Dreams
Sweet Dreams as Hilda Hensley
Right to Kill?
Right to Kill? as Eve Whitcomb
1984
No Small Affair
No Small Affair as Joan Cummings
1982
Filthy Rich
Filthy Rich as Bootsie Westchester
1981
Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.
Soggy Bottom, U.S.A. as Dusty Wheeler
Killjoy
Killjoy as Rosie
1980
Bogie
Bogie as Mayo Methot
1979
Three's Company
Three's Company as Lana Shields
1977
Citizens Band
Citizens Band as Dallas Angel
Thieves
Thieves as Nancy
1976
Dragonfly
Dragonfly as Pearlie
1974
Scarecrow
Scarecrow as Frenchy
1965
Andy
Andy as Margie