Grayson Hall
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Biography
Actor Grayson Hall appeared on the big screen many times over the course of his Hollywood career. In 1961, he had a featured role in the Broadway musical "Subways Are For Sleeping." In 1953, he made her professional acting debut billed as Shirley Grayson in "Man and Superman." In 1961, he spent one season acting with the Hedgerow Theater in Pennsylvania. Hall's talent was recognized early on when he received a nomination for a best supporting actress Golden Globe Award for "The Night of the Iguana" in 1964 for his incredible performance. His passion for acting continued to his roles in projects like "Adam at 6 A.M." (1970), the Jonathan Frid horror film "House of Dark Shadows" (1970) and "The End of the Road" (1970). He also was featured in the TV movies "Gargoyles" (CBS, 1972-73) and "The Great Ice Rip-Off" (ABC, 1974-75). Hall more recently appeared in "Robbers, Rooftops and Witches" (CBS, 1981-82). Hall was married to Sam Hall and had one child. Hall passed away in August 1985 at the age of 62.
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1953
Made her professional acting debut billed as Shirley Grayson in "Man and Superman"
1960
Changed billing to Grayson Hall; featured in NYC production of Jean Genet's "The Balcony"
1961
Had a featured role in the Broadway musical "Subways Are For Sleeping"
1961
Spent one season acting with the Hedgerow Theater in Pennsylvania
1962
Film acting debut, "Satan in High Heels"
1964
Received a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her performance as a closeted lesbian schoolteacher in "The Night of the Iguana"
1965
Acted in the Disney feature "That Darn Cat"
1966
Primarily portrayed Dr. Julia Hoffman on the ABC gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows"; cast often played multiple roles; also essayed a gypsy and a French countess
1970
Played a relative of college professor Michael Douglas in "Adam at 6 A.M."
1970
Recreated her role as Julia Hoffman for the feature "House of Dark Shadows"
1971
Appeared in "Night of Dark Shadows," starring David Selby and Kate Jackson and loosely based on the TV serial
1972
TV-movie debut in "Gargoyles" (ABC)
1982
Portrayed Euphemia Ralston on the ABC daytime drama "One Life to Live"
1982
Had a small role in the CBS children's special "Robbers, Rooftops and Witches"