Rosalind Russell

A sharp-tongued comedienne battles Hollywood's golden-age pressures while chasing stardom, wit, and legacy in a world that underestimates women who won't play by the rules.

Born

June 4, 1907

Died

Nov 28, 1976

From

Waterbury, United States·Beverly Hills

Also:
Actress
Producer
Writer

Credits on file

Decades active

In short · Acted for 10 decades — 59 credits.

Remembered for

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Biography

Catherine Rosalind Russell was an American actress, comedian, and singer, recognized for her wit and comedic skill. She became well known for her role as Hildy Johnson in the 1940 film *His Girl Friday*, directed by Howard Hawks and co-starring Cary Grant. Russell also appeared as Sylvia Fowler in George Cukor's *The Women* (1939), alongside Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer. She later played Mame Dennis in the stage and film versions of *Auntie Mame* (1956 and 1958, respectively) and portrayed Rose in *Gypsy* (1962). Russell received multiple awards, including five Golden Globe Awards, a Tony Award, and four Academy Award nominations. She also received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1973 and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1975.