Margaret Wycherly

Margaret Wycherly

Deceased · Born: Oct 26, 1881 · Died: Jun 6, 1956

1949
1948
1947
1942
1941
1929

Personal Details

BornOct 26, 1881 London, England, UK

Biography

Margaret Wycherly, a renowned stage actress, was born on October 26, 1881, in the iconic city of London, England. Throughout her illustrious career, she continued to thrive on the stage, even as she made her mark in the film industry. Her initial foray into the world of cinema came in 1915, when she appeared in the film "The Fight" at the tender age of 34.

It wasn't until 1929 that audiences were once again treated to her talents, this time in the film "The Thirteenth Chair". As a versatile actress, Margaret excelled in a wide range of character roles, with one of her most memorable performances being that of Gary Cooper's mother in the critically acclaimed film "Sergeant York" (1941).

Her impressive repertoire also included standout performances in "The Yearling" (1946) and "Forever Amber" (1947). Furthermore, Margaret made a significant impact on the burgeoning medium of television, starring in an episode of "The Philco Television Playhouse" in 1948.

Following a smaller role in "The President's Lady" (1953),Margaret Wycherly decided to retire from the acting world at the ripe age of 72. Tragically, she passed away on June 6, 1956, at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and enduring figure in the world of entertainment.

Career

1953
The President's Lady
The President's Lady as Mrs. Robards
1951
The Man with a Cloak
The Man with a Cloak as Mrs. Flynn, the housekeeper
1949
White Heat
White Heat as Ma Jarrett
1948
1947
Forever Amber
Forever Amber as Mrs. Spong
1946
The Yearling
The Yearling as Ma Forrester
1945
Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel as Miss Drumm
1944
Experiment Perilous
Experiment Perilous as Maggie, the Maid
1943
Assignment in Brittany
Assignment in Brittany as Mme. Henriette Corlay
The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down as Mme. Sarah Orden
Hangmen Also Die!
Hangmen Also Die! as Ludmilla Novotny
Keeper of the Flame
Keeper of the Flame as Old Mrs. Forrest
1942
Crossroads
Crossroads as Madame Pelletier
Random Harvest
Random Harvest as Mrs. Deventer
1941
Sergeant York
Sergeant York as Mother York
1940
Victory
Victory as Mrs. Schomberg
1934
Midnight
Midnight as Mrs. Weldon
1929
The Thirteenth Chair
The Thirteenth Chair as Madame Rosalie La Grange