Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974) was an American actress whose career of more than three decades included work in radio, stage, film, and television. She is chiefly known for her role as Endora on the television series Bewitched. She was also notable for her film roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons, All That Heaven Allows, and Hush… Hush, Sweet Charlotte.While rarely playing leads in films, Moorehead's skill at character development and range earned her one Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe awards in addition to four Academy Award and six Emmy Award nominations. Moorehead's transition to television won acclaim for drama and comedy. She could play many different types, but often portrayed haughty, arrogant characters.

Personal facts

Agnes Moorehead
Alias (AKA)Moorehead Agnes Robertson
Birth dateDecember 06, 1900
Birth nameAgnes Robertson Moorehead
Birth place
Clinton Massachusetts , Massachusetts , United States
cause of death
Uterine cancer
Date of deathApril 30, 1974
Place of death
Minnesota , Rochester Minnesota , United States
Resting place
Dayton Ohio , Ohio
Education
Muskingum University
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
University of Wisconsin–Madison

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  1. http://archives.nypl.org/the/21679
  2. http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0161an
  3. http://ia600508.us.archive.org/23/items/otr_cbsradiomysterytheater/CBSRMT740106-000132-TheOldOnesAreHardtoKill.mp3
  4. http://jack_benny.podomatic.com/entry/2011-02-15T13_41_01-08_00
  5. http://www.harpiesbizarre.com/tranberg_interview.htm