Zeffie Tilbury

Zeffie Tilbury

Deceased · Born: Nov 20, 1863 · Died: Jul 24, 1950

Known For

The Grapes of WrathThe Grapes of Wrath
Werewolf of LondonWerewolf of London
After the Thin ManAfter the Thin Man
Tobacco RoadTobacco Road

Personal Details

BornNov 20, 1863 London, England, UK
Spouse

  • L. E. Woodthorpe

    ( Feb 1, 1904 to Apr 8, 1915 )

  • Arthur Frederick Lewis

    ( Jun 1, 1887 to Dec 1, 2025 )

Biography

Zeffie Tilbury, a renowned British actress, entered this world on November 20, 1863, in the bustling city of London, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout her illustrious career, Tilbury gained recognition for her captivating performances in various films, including the iconic 1940 drama "The Grapes of Wrath", the 1935 horror-comedy "Werewolf of London", and the 1935 mystery-adventure "Mystery of Edwin Drood".

In her personal life, Tilbury was married twice, first to L. E. Woodthorpe and then to Arthur Frederick Lewis.

Zeffie Tilbury's remarkable journey came to an end on July 24, 1950, when she passed away in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

1942
Flying with Music
Flying with Music as Fortune Teller
1941
Sheriff of Tombstone
Sheriff of Tombstone as Granny Carson
Tobacco Road
Tobacco Road as Grandma Lester
1940
The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath as Grandma Joad
She Couldn't Say No
She Couldn't Say No as Ma Hawkins
Emergency Squad
Emergency Squad as Mrs. Cobb
The Earl of Chicago
The Earl of Chicago as Miss Nana (uncredited)
Comin' Round the Mountain
Comin' Round the Mountain as Granny Stokes
1939
Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales as Miss Mary
Boy Trouble
Boy Trouble as Mrs. Jepson
Lady of the Tropics
Lady of the Tropics as Woman Congratulating Manon
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell as Mrs. Sanders
Balalaika
Balalaika as Natalya Petrovna
1938
Woman Against Woman
Woman Against Woman as Grandma
Arrest Bulldog Drummond
Arrest Bulldog Drummond as Aunt Meg
Kidnapped
Kidnapped as Old Woman
Bulldog Drummond's Peril
Bulldog Drummond's Peril as Mrs. Weevens
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette as Dowager at Birth of Dauphin (uncredited)
Block-Heads
Block-Heads as Dowager Seated Near Stairs
1937
Under Cover of Night
Under Cover of Night as Mrs. Nash
Bulldog Drummond Comes Back
Bulldog Drummond Comes Back as Zeffie
Rhythm in the Clouds
Rhythm in the Clouds as The Duchess de Lovely
Bulldog Drummond Escapes
Bulldog Drummond Escapes as Drunk in Jail Cell
Hideaway
Hideaway as Mrs. Beamish
Midnight Taxi
Midnight Taxi as Mrs. Lane
Parnell
Parnell as Old Lady
Maid of Salem
Maid of Salem as Goody Hodgers
1936
The Bohemian Girl
The Bohemian Girl as Gypsy Queen
Anthony Adverse
Anthony Adverse as Old Woman at Chalet
After the Thin Man
After the Thin Man as Aunt Lucy (uncredited)
The Gorgeous Hussy
The Gorgeous Hussy as Mrs. Daniel Beall
Camille
Camille as Old Duchess Bidding 3750 Francs
1935
Mystery of Edwin Drood
Mystery of Edwin Drood as The Opium Woman
The Farmer Takes a Wife
The Farmer Takes a Wife as Old Townswoman
Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1 as Deaf Woman in Scottsdale Bar (uncredited)
The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii as The Wise Woman (uncredited)
Alice Adams
Alice Adams as Mrs. Dresser (uncredited)
Werewolf of London
Werewolf of London as Mrs. Moncaster
1934
Mystery Liner
Mystery Liner as Granny Plimpton
Two Alone
Two Alone as Rogers' Neighbor (uncredited)
Bachelor Bait
Bachelor Bait as Miss Turner (uncredited)
1933
Made on Broadway
Made on Broadway as Aunt Ada
Blind Adventure
Blind Adventure
1930
The Ship from Shanghai
The Ship from Shanghai as Lady Daley
1929
The Single Standard
The Single Standard as Mrs. Handley
1927
The Night of Love
The Night of Love as Lady in Waiting