Elisabeth Risdon
Acting
Born: 1887-04-26 · London, England, UK
Died: 1958-12-20
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in over 140 films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts. In later years in films she switched to playing character parts. Born in London, England, Risdon graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts in 1918 with high honours. She attracted the attention of George Bernard Shaw and was cast as the
🎬 Movies (30)
Scaramouche
1952
Isabelle de Valmorin
Crossroads - U.S.A.
1952
Martha Farnum
Bannerline
1951
Margaret Trimble
In Old Amarillo
1951
Granny Adams
My True Story
1951
Mme. Rousseau
It's a Big Country
1951
Diner on Train (uncredited)
Bunco Squad
1950
Jessica Royce
The Secret Fury
1950
Dr. R.W. Roberts
Sierra
1950
Aunt Susan
Hills of Oklahoma
1950
Kate Carney
The Milkman
1950
Mrs. Carter
Down Dakota Way
1949
Dolly Paxton
Bodyguard
1948
Gene Dysen
Every Girl Should Be Married
1948
Mary Nolan
The Bride Goes Wild
1948
Mrs. Carruthers
Sealed Verdict
1948
Mrs. Hockland
High Wall
1947
Mrs. Kenet
Life with Father
1947
Mrs. Whitehead
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
1947
Mrs. Amanda Pritchard
Mourning Becomes Electra
1947
Mrs. Hills
The Romance of Rosy Ridge
1947
Emily Baggett
The Egg and I
1947
Betty's Mother
They Made Me a Killer
1946
'Ma' Conley
Roll on Texas Moon
1946
Cactus Kate Taylor
The Walls Came Tumbling Down
1946
Catherine Walsh
Lover Come Back
1946
'Ma' Williams
Mama Loves Papa
1945
Jessie Todd
The Unseen
1945
Mrs. Norris
A Song for Miss Julie
1945
Mrs. Ambrose Charteris
The Fighting Guardsman
1945
Mme. de Montrevel