Judith Anderson

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Judith Anderson Fast Facts:

Made her New York stage debut in 1918.
Had an acclaimed theatrical career, particularly in Shakespearean roles and in the 1947 Broadway production of Medea that was adapted especially for her by poet Robinson Jeffers.
Film debut was in 1933's Blood Money.
Known for playing villains, such as Mrs. Danvers in Rebecca (1940).
Became a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1960.
Played the High Priestess of the Vulcans in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984).
Received a 1986 Daytime Emmy nomination for her role in Santa Barbara.

Judith Anderson Relationships:
Jessie Margaret Anderson - Mother
Luther Greene - Ex-husband
James Anderson-Anderson - Father
Benjamin Harrison Lehman - Ex-husband
Judith Anderson Awards:
1948 Tony: Actress (Dramatic) - Winner
1983 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1974 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Children's Programming - Nominee
1940 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1982 Tony: Actress (Featured Role--Play) - Nominee
1951 Emmy: Best Actress - Nominee
1955 Emmy: Best Actress in a Single Performance - Winner
1959 Emmy: Best Single Performance by an Actress - Nominee
1961 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
1968 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Drama - Nominee