Katherine Locke

Katherine Locke

Deceased · Born: Jun 24, 1910 · Died: Sep 12, 1995

Personal Details

BornJun 24, 1910 Kalinkovichy, Minsk Governorate, Russian Empire [now Kalinkavichy, Grodno Oblast, Belarus]
Spouse
  • Norman Corwin

    ( Mar 17, 1947 to Sep 12, 1995 )
  • Morris A Helprin

    ( Sep 29, 1934 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Ms. Locke's ascension to stardom on Broadway's 1937 theatrical scene was marked by her electrifying performance alongside the talented John Garfield in the Arthur Kober-penned comedy "Having a Wonderful Time", captivating audiences with her undeniable presence. Her critically acclaimed portrayal of Ophelia in the esteemed Maurice Evans production of William Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece "Hamlet" further solidified her reputation as a thespian of remarkable skill. Her impressive Broadway resume also includes notable roles in "Fifth Column", where she shared the stage with the illustrious Lee J. Cobb, and "Clash by Night", featuring the inimitable Tallulah Bankhead.

Career

1958
A Certain Smile
A Certain Smile as Madame Vallon
1952
Flesh and Fury
Flesh and Fury as Mrs. Hollis
1951
People Will Talk
People Will Talk as Miss James
1950
The Sound of Fury
The Sound of Fury as Hazel Weatherwax
1948
The Snake Pit
The Snake Pit as Margaret
1944
The Seventh Cross
The Seventh Cross as Frau Hedy Sauer
Wilson
Wilson as Helen Bones