Cecil Cunningham

Cecil Cunningham

Deceased · Born: Aug 2, 1880 · Died: Apr 17, 1959

Personal Details

BornAug 2, 1880 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Parents
  • Patrick Henry Cunningham
  • Sarah A. Hunter

Biography

Cecil Cunningham, a renowned actress, made her mark on the world of entertainment, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate audiences to this day. Born on August 2, 1880, in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri, USA, she was destined for greatness.

Her illustrious career spanned multiple decades, with notable appearances in films such as The Awful Truth (1937),Daughter of Shanghai (1937),and Playboy of Paris (1930). Her talent and charisma on screen endeared her to fans and critics alike, solidifying her status as a beloved actress.

In her personal life, Cunningham was married to the esteemed Jean C. Havez, with whom she shared a deep and abiding love. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and a shared passion for the arts.

Tragically, Cunningham's life was cut short on April 17, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite her untimely passing, her memory lives on through her body of work, a testament to her enduring legacy as a talented and beloved actress.

Career

1946
My Reputation
My Reputation as Stella Thompson
1943
In Old Oklahoma
In Old Oklahoma as Mrs. Ames
Du Barry Was a Lady
Du Barry Was a Lady as Wife Checking Her Coat (uncredited)
1942
The Hidden Hand
The Hidden Hand as Lorinda Channing
Cowboy Serenade
Cowboy Serenade as Priscilla Lock
The Wife Takes a Flyer
The Wife Takes a Flyer as Countess Oldenburg
The Affairs of Martha
The Affairs of Martha as Mrs. Llewellyn Castle
Cairo
Cairo as Mme. Laruga
Twin Beds
Twin Beds as Miss MacMahon, Secretary
1941
Hurry, Charlie, Hurry
Hurry, Charlie, Hurry as Mrs. Diana Boone
Repent at Leisure
Repent at Leisure as Mrs. Morgan
Blossoms in the Dust
Blossoms in the Dust as Mrs. Marcus Gilworth
Back Street
Back Street as Mrs. Miller
The Feminine Touch
The Feminine Touch as Party Guest (uncredited)
Play Girl
Play Girl as Dowager at Concert (uncredited)
1940
The Captain Is a Lady
The Captain Is a Lady as Mrs. Jane Homans
Kitty Foyle
Kitty Foyle as Grandmother
New Moon
New Moon as Governor's Wife
Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell as Mrs. Hobbs
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Abe Lincoln in Illinois as Undetermined Supporting Role (uncredited)
1939
Lady of the Tropics
Lady of the Tropics as Countess Berichi
It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World as Madame J. L. Chambers
1938
Blond Cheat
Blond Cheat as Genevieve Trent
College Swing
College Swing as Dean Sleet
You and Me
You and Me as Mrs. Morris
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette as Mme. 'Feldy' de Lerchenfeld (uncredited)
1937
This Way Please
This Way Please as Miss Eberhardt
The Awful Truth
The Awful Truth as Aunt Patsy
Daughter of Shanghai
Daughter of Shanghai as Mrs. Mary Hunt
1936
1934
Manhattan Love Song
Manhattan Love Song as Pancake Annie Jones
We Live Again
We Live Again as Theodosia
1933
Ladies They Talk About
Ladies They Talk About as Mrs. Arlington (uncredited)
From Hell to Heaven
From Hell to Heaven as Mrs. Chadman
1932
Love Is a Racket
Love Is a Racket as Aunt Hattie Donovan
The Rich Are Always with Us
The Rich Are Always with Us as Woman Talking with Julian at Party (uncredited)
Love Me Tonight
Love Me Tonight as Laundress (uncredited)
The Wet Parade
The Wet Parade as Mrs. Twombey - Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Those We Love
Those We Love as Mrs. Henry Abbott
Is My Face Red?
Is My Face Red? as Millionaire's Wife
If I Had a Million
If I Had a Million as Agnes - Emily's Friend (uncredited)
Blonde Venus
Blonde Venus as Cabaret Manager in Norfolk (uncredited)
1931
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) as Madame Panoramia aka Pansy
Mata Hari
Mata Hari as Gambler Selling Ring (uncredited)
1930
Paramount on Parade
Paramount on Parade as Society Woman ('Impulses') (uncredited)
1929
Their Own Desire
Their Own Desire as Aunt Caroline