Mildred Natwick was a talented actress with a unique presence, known for her scene-stealing abilities and versatility in both stage and screen productions. Born on June 19, 1905, in Baltimore, Maryland, she began her career touring on stage with the Vagabonds and later joined the renowned University Players at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Natwick made her Broadway debut in 1932 and went on to appear in numerous productions throughout the 1930s, including "Amourette," "The Wind and the Rain," and "Stars in Your Eyes." She continued to work in theater throughout her career, receiving a Tony nomination for her performance in Jean Anouilh's "Waltz of the Toredors" in 1957.
Natwick's film career began in the 1940s, with minor roles in John Ford's "The Long Voyage Home" and "The Enchanted Cottage." She went on to work with Ford repeatedly, appearing in several of his post-war classics, including "3 Godfathers," "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," and "The Quiet Man."
Natwick's breakthrough film role came in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Trouble with Harry" in 1955, for which she received critical acclaim. She went on to appear in a number of films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, including "The Court Jester," "Teenage Rebel," and "Tammy and the Bachelor."
In the 1970s, Natwick transitioned to television, earning an Emmy for her performance in the TV series "The Snoop Sisters." She also appeared in a number of TV movies and series, including "McMillan & Wife" and "Family."
Natwick received an Oscar nomination for her performance in the 1967 film "Barefoot in the Park," and went on to appear in a number of stage productions throughout the 1970s. She died of cancer at the age of 89 in New York City.
