Gloria Holden

Gloria Holden

Deceased · Born: Sep 5, 1903 · Died: Mar 22, 1991

Personal Details

BornSep 5, 1903 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • William Harold Hoyt

    ( Jul 10, 1945 to Mar 22, 1991 )
  • Harold Winston

    ( Dec 17, 1932 to Dec 2, 1937 )
  • Harry Dawson Reynolds

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 6, 2025 )
Parents
  • Eska Bergmann Holden
  • Charles Laurence Sutherland

Biography

Notable Hollywood actress, renowned for her versatility in both B-movie leading roles and supporting parts in major productions. Her iconic portrayal of "Mme. Zola" in the 1937 film adaptation of "The Life of Emile Zola" remains an enduring testament to her skill.

However, it is her captivating and enigmatic performance as the titular character in the 1936 horror classic "Dracula's Daughter" that has cemented her place in the annals of cinematic history. Her striking beauty and unsettling presence on screen continue to mesmerize audiences to this day.

Additionally, her role in director Tod Browning's 1939 mystery thriller "Miracles for Sale" showcased her impressive range and ability to excel in a wide variety of genres.

Career

2000
The Many Faces of Dracula
The Many Faces of Dracula as Countess Marya Zaleska (archive footage)
1991
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook as Countess Marya Zaleska (archive footage)
1958
Auntie Mame
Auntie Mame as Guest at Garden Party (uncredited)
1956
1953
Dream Wife
Dream Wife as Mrs. Jean Landwell
1952
Has Anybody Seen My Gal
Has Anybody Seen My Gal as Clarissa Pennock
1949
A Kiss for Corliss
A Kiss for Corliss as Mrs. Janet Archer
1947
Undercover Maisie
Undercover Maisie as Mrs. Jane Canford
Killer McCoy
Killer McCoy as Mrs. Laura McCoy
The Hucksters
The Hucksters as Mrs. Kimberly
1946
Sister Kenny
Sister Kenny as Mrs. McDonnell (uncredited)
1945
Adventures of Rusty
Adventures of Rusty as Louise Hover
Having Wonderful Crime
Having Wonderful Crime as Phyllis Gray (as Anje Berens)
Strange Holiday
Strange Holiday as Mrs. Jean Stevenson
1943
1942
Miss Annie Rooney
Miss Annie Rooney as Mrs. White
Apache Trail
Apache Trail as Mrs. James V. Thorne
1941
The Corsican Brothers
The Corsican Brothers as Countess Franchi
1940
This Thing Called Love
This Thing Called Love as Genevieve Hooper
1939
Miracles for Sale
Miracles for Sale as Madame Rapport
A Child Is Born
A Child Is Born as Mrs. Kempner
Dodge City
Dodge City as Mrs. Cole
1938
Test Pilot
Test Pilot as Mrs. May Benson
Hawaii Calls
Hawaii Calls as Mrs. Milburn
1937
The Life of Emile Zola
The Life of Emile Zola as Alexandrine Zola
1936
Wife vs. Secretary
Wife vs. Secretary as Joan Carstairs
Dracula's Daughter
Dracula's Daughter as Countess Marya Zaleska (Dracula's Daughter)