Hermione Baddeley


Actor
Hermione Baddeley

About

Also Known As
Hermione Clinton-Baddeley
Birth Place
Broseley, England, GB
Born
November 13, 1906
Died
August 19, 1986
Cause of Death
Complications From A Stroke

Biography

Celebrated star of the English and American stage, in films since 1928; considered one of the greatest theater actresses of her time by Tennessee Williams. Baddeley also had a wicked flair for comedy, especially on display in the bawdy, quick-witted and slovenly working-class roles she played in her later years. Baddeley may be best remembered by American audiences for her role on the po...

Bibliography

"The Unsinkable Hermione Baddeley"
Hermione Baddeley

Biography

Celebrated star of the English and American stage, in films since 1928; considered one of the greatest theater actresses of her time by Tennessee Williams. Baddeley also had a wicked flair for comedy, especially on display in the bawdy, quick-witted and slovenly working-class roles she played in her later years. Baddeley may be best remembered by American audiences for her role on the popular 70s sitcom "Maude," as Beatrice Arthur's rather dumpy-looking, incorrigible housekeeper Mrs. Naugatuck. Sister of actress Angela Baddeley.

Life Events

1912

Stage acting debut

1918

London stage debut

1928

Film acting debut

Videos

Movie Clip

Trailer

Family

W H Clinton-Baddeley
Father
Louise Bourdin
Step-Mother
Angela Baddeley
Sister
Born c. 1904; died in 1976.
William Pye Baddeley
Half-Brother
Priest. Born on March 20, 1914; died on May 31, 1998; served as dean of Brisbane from 1958-67 and rector of St James, Piccadilly from 1967-80.
Clinton Baddeley
Cousin
Playwright.

Bibliography

"The Unsinkable Hermione Baddeley"
Hermione Baddeley