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Judith Anderson Biography
Birth Name:Frances Margaret Anderson-Anderson
Birth Place:Adelaide, Australia
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia in 1991 for her accomplishments in the entertainment industry
- Raised in South Australia and began acting in stage productions at a young age
- Began her film career, one that would span more than 50 years, in 1933 with "Blood Money"
- After making her stage debut at the age of 18 in Australia, her co-stars convinced her to try her luck in the United States where she would make her Broadway debut in 1922 in On the Stairs
- Made her soap opera debut in 1984's "Santa Barbara", a role that would land her a daytime Emmy nomination
- Nominated for a Saturn Award for her role in "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" after being convinced to come out of retirement by her nephew
Awards
- 1941Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1951Golden Laurel-Top Female Character Performance: nominated
- 1961Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
- 1968Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Drama: nominated
- 1971Golden Laurel-Best Supporting Performance, Female: nominated
- 1971Bronze Wrangler-Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
- 1985Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 1986Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated