Kathleen Howard

Kathleen Howard

Deceased · Born: Jul 27, 1884 · Died: Aug 15, 1956

Personal Details

BornJul 27, 1884 Clifton, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Kathleen Howard, a talented and multifaceted individual, entered this world on July 27, 1884, in the charming town of Clifton, Ontario, Canada.

As an accomplished actress and writer, she left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, starring in a plethora of notable films, including the 1934 comedy classic "It's a Gift", the 1939 romantic drama "First Love", and the 1941 screwball comedy "Ball of Fire".

In her personal life, Kathleen was married to the esteemed lawyer, Edward Kellogg Baird, a union that brought her joy and companionship.

Sadly, her life came to a close on August 15, 1956, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day.

Career

1950
Born to Be Bad
Born to Be Bad as Mrs. Bolton
1948
Cry of the City
Cry of the City as Miss Pruett's Mother
1947
Curley
Curley as Aunt Martha
Cynthia
Cynthia as Mac McQuillan, Jannings' Nurse
1946
Mysterious Intruder
Mysterious Intruder as Rose Denning
1945
Eadie Was a Lady
Eadie Was a Lady as Aunt Priscilla Alden
Shady Lady
Shady Lady as Butch
Snafu
Snafu as Dean Garrett
1944
Laura
Laura as Ann's Cook Louise (uncredited)
1943
Swing Out the Blues
Swing Out the Blues as Aunt Amanda
Crash Dive
Crash Dive as Miss Bromley
1942
The Mad Martindales
The Mad Martindales as Grandmother Varney
Lady in a Jam
Lady in a Jam as Mrs. Howard (uncredited)
You Were Never Lovelier
You Were Never Lovelier as Grandmother Acuña (uncredited)
1941
Miss Polly
Miss Polly as Minerva Snodgrass
Blossoms in the Dust
Blossoms in the Dust as Mrs. Sarah Keats
Sweetheart of the Campus
Sweetheart of the Campus as Mrs. Minnie Lambeth Sparr
Ball of Fire
Ball of Fire as Miss Bragg
1940
Young People
Young People as Hester Appleby
Mystery Sea Raider
Mystery Sea Raider as Maggie Clancy
One Night in the Tropics
One Night in the Tropics as Judge McCracken (uncredited)
Outside the Three-Mile Limit
Outside the Three-Mile Limit as Socialite (uncredited)
1939
First Love
First Love as Miss Wiggins
Three Smart Girls Grow Up
Three Smart Girls Grow Up as Mrs. Kittenhaven
1937
Stolen Holiday
Stolen Holiday as Mme. Delphine
1935
Man on the Flying Trapeze
Man on the Flying Trapeze as Leona Wolfinger
1934
It's a Gift
It's a Gift as Amelia Bissonette
You're Telling Me!
You're Telling Me! as Mrs. Murchison
Death Takes a Holiday
Death Takes a Holiday as Princess Maria
One More River
One More River as Lady Charwell