Connie Gilchrist

Connie Gilchrist

Deceased · Born: Jul 17, 1895 · Died: Mar 3, 1985

Personal Details

BornJul 17, 1895 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, this talented character actress has left an indelible mark on the stage, having performed in various productions in France, England, and on the esteemed Broadway. Her unique, moon-faced features and imposing physique have made her a standout in her field. Despite her foray into the world of cinema, which began in 1940, her Brooklyn upbringing and roots have continued to influence her performances, regardless of the film's genre. Whether she's taken on a contemporary drama, a historical costumer, or a high-octane action western, her distinctive Brooklyn accent and mannerisms have always managed to shine through.

Career

1965
Tickle Me
Tickle Me as Hilda
Two on a Guillotine
Two on a Guillotine as Ramona Ryerdon
Fluffy
Fluffy as Maid
Sylvia
Sylvia as Molly Banter (uncredited)
The Monkey's Uncle
The Monkey's Uncle as Mrs. Gossett
1964
A Tiger Walks
A Tiger Walks as Liddy Lewis
A House Is Not a Home
A House Is Not a Home as Hattie Miller
1962
The Interns
The Interns as Connie Dean
1961
Swingin' Along
Swingin' Along as Aunt Sophie
1959
1958
Machine-Gun Kelly
Machine-Gun Kelly as 'Ma' Becker
Auntie Mame
Auntie Mame as Norah Muldoon
Some Came Running
Some Came Running as Jane Barclay
1954
1953
Houdini
Houdini as Mrs. Shultz
1952
Flesh and Fury
Flesh and Fury as Mrs. Richardson
One Big Affair
One Big Affair as Miss Marple
1951
Thunder on the Hill
Thunder on the Hill as Sister Josephine
1950
A Ticket to Tomahawk
A Ticket to Tomahawk as Madame Adelaide
Louisa
Louisa as Gladys
Tripoli
Tripoli as Henriette
Undercover Girl
Undercover Girl as Capt. Sadie Parker
Stars in My Crown
Stars in My Crown as Sarah Isbell
Peggy
Peggy as Miss Zim, the Nurse
Buccaneer's Girl
Buccaneer's Girl as Vegetable Seller
The Killer That Stalked New York
The Killer That Stalked New York as Belle - the Landlady
1949
A Letter to Three Wives
A Letter to Three Wives as Mrs. Ruby Finney
Little Women
Little Women as Mrs. Kirke
1948
Tenth Avenue Angel
Tenth Avenue Angel as Mrs. Murphy
Big City
Big City as Martha
The Bride Goes Wild
The Bride Goes Wild as Nurse Tooker (uncredited)
1947
The Hucksters
The Hucksters as Betty - Switchboard Operator
1946
Bad Bascomb
Bad Bascomb as Annie Freemont
Young Widow
Young Widow as Aunt Cissie
Up Goes Maisie
Up Goes Maisie as Cleaning Lady (Uncredited)
1945
1944
Rationing
Rationing as Mrs. Porter
Nothing But Trouble
Nothing But Trouble as Mrs. Flannigan
Music for Millions
Music for Millions as Travelers Aid Woman
1943
Swing Shift Maisie
Swing Shift Maisie as Maw Lustvogel
1942
Tortilla Flat
Tortilla Flat as Mrs. Torrelli
Sunday Punch
Sunday Punch as Ma Galestrum
This Time for Keeps
This Time for Keeps as Miss Nichols
We Were Dancing
We Were Dancing as Olive Ransome
Grand Central Murder
Grand Central Murder as Pearl Delroy
Apache Trail
Apache Trail as Señora Martinez
1941
The Wild Man of Borneo
The Wild Man of Borneo as Mrs. Evelyn Diamond
A Woman's Face
A Woman's Face as Christina Dalvik
Married Bachelor
Married Bachelor as Mother on Train (uncredited)
Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid as Mildred (uncredited)
Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day as Jennie the Maid
H.M. Pulham, Esq.
H.M. Pulham, Esq. as Tillie, Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1940
Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo as Arline Merriweather