Judith Anderson
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
- 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
- Began her film career, one that would span more than 50 years, in 1933 with "Blood Money"
- 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