Elisabeth Risdon

Elisabeth Risdon

Deceased · Born: Apr 26, 1888 · Died: Dec 20, 1958

Personal Details

BornApr 26, 1888 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Brandon Evans

    ( Jun 12, 1926 to Apr 3, 1958 )
  • George Loane Tucker

    ( Sep 11, 1915 to Jun 20, 1921 )

Biography

Elisabeth Risdon, a talented and accomplished actress, entered this world on April 26, 1888, in the vibrant city of London, England, United Kingdom. Throughout her remarkable career, she gained recognition for her captivating performances in a variety of films, including the notable roles in "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" (1940),"High Sierra" (1941),and "Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost" (1942).

In her personal life, Elisabeth Risdon was married twice, first to Brandon Evans and then to George Loane Tucker. Her life was marked by a deep sense of love and commitment to her partners.

Tragically, Elisabeth Risdon's life came to a close on December 20, 1958, in the city of Santa Monica, California, United States. Despite her untimely passing, her legacy as a talented actress continues to be celebrated and remembered by fans and admirers alike.

Career

1952
Scaramouche
Scaramouche as Isabelle de Valmorin
1951
In Old Amarillo
In Old Amarillo as Granny Adams
Bannerline
Bannerline as Margaret Trimble
My True Story
My True Story as Mme. Rousseau
It's a Big Country: An American Anthology
It's a Big Country: An American Anthology as Diner on Train (uncredited)
1950
Hills of Oklahoma
Hills of Oklahoma as Kate Carney
Sierra
Sierra as Aunt Susan
The Secret Fury
The Secret Fury as Dr. R.W. Roberts
Bunco Squad
Bunco Squad as Jessica Royce
The Milkman
The Milkman as Mrs. Carter
1949
Down Dakota Way
Down Dakota Way as Dolly Paxton
1948
The Bride Goes Wild
The Bride Goes Wild as rs. Carruthers
Bodyguard
Bodyguard as Gene Dysen
Sealed Verdict
Sealed Verdict as Mrs. Hockland
1947
Life with Father
Life with Father as Mrs. Whitehead
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim as Mrs. Amanda Pritchard
High Wall
High Wall as Mrs. Kenet
The Egg and I
The Egg and I as Betty's Mother
1946
Lover Come Back
Lover Come Back as Ma Williams
The Fighting Guardsman
The Fighting Guardsman as Mme. de Montrevel
Roll on Texas Moon
Roll on Texas Moon as Cactus Kate Taylor
1945
Grissly's Millions
Grissly's Millions as Leona Palmor
The Unseen
The Unseen as Mrs. Norris
Mama Loves Papa
Mama Loves Papa as Jessie Todd
1944
Tall in the Saddle
Tall in the Saddle as Miss Elizabeth Martin
Blonde Fever
Blonde Fever as Mrs. Talford
The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost as Mrs. Polverdine
Weird Woman
Weird Woman as Dean Grace Gunnison
1943
Never a Dull Moment
Never a Dull Moment as Mrs. Schuyler Manning III
Higher and Higher
Higher and Higher as Georgia Keating
Lost Angel
Lost Angel as Mrs. Pringle
1942
Mexican Spitfire at Sea
Mexican Spitfire at Sea as Aunt Della Lindsay
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost
Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost as Aunt Della Lindsay
Jail House Blues
Jail House Blues as Mrs. Alyosius McGonigle McGann
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant
Mexican Spitfire's Elephant as Aunt Della Lindsay
I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger as Mrs. Morrell
The Lady Is Willing
The Lady Is Willing as Mrs. Cummings
Reap the Wild Wind
Reap the Wild Wind as Mrs. Claiborne
Random Harvest
Random Harvest as Mrs. Lloyd
1941
At the Stroke of Twelve
At the Stroke of Twelve as Abigail Osley, aka The Old Doll
Let's Make Music
Let's Make Music as Malvina Adams
Nice Girl?
Nice Girl? as Marrtha Peasley
Paris Calling
Paris Calling as Madame Jennetier
Mr. Dynamite
Mr. Dynamite as Limping Woman (aka "Achilles")
1940
Mexican Spitfire Out West
Mexican Spitfire Out West as Aunt Della Lindsay
Slightly Tempted
Slightly Tempted as Ethelreda Knox
Mexican Spitfire
Mexican Spitfire as Aunt Della Lindsay
Saturday's Children
Saturday's Children as Mrs. Myrtle Halevy (as Elizabeth Risdon)
1939
Five Came Back
Five Came Back as Martha Spengler
Full Confession
Full Confession as Norah O'Keefe
The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Mrs. Sherman
The Great Man Votes
The Great Man Votes as Phoebe Ainslee
The Girl from Mexico
The Girl from Mexico as Della Lindsay
Sorority House
Sorority House as Mrs. Scott
1938
The Affairs of Annabel
The Affairs of Annabel as Mrs. Fletcher
Mannequin
Mannequin as Mrs. Cassidy (as Elizabeth Risdon)
1937
Mountain Justice
Mountain Justice as Mrs. Harkins
The Woman I Love
The Woman I Love as Mme. Herbillion
They Won't Forget
They Won't Forget as Mrs. Hale (as Elizabeth Risdon)
Dead End
Dead End as Mrs. Connell
1936
Craig's Wife
Craig's Wife as Mrs. Landreth
The King Steps Out
The King Steps Out as Grand Duchess Sofia
1935
Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment as Mrs. Raskolnikov