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Florence Bates (née Rabe; April 15, 1888 – January 31, 1954) was an American film and stage character actress who often played grande dame characters in supporting roles.
Florence Bates (1888-1954) was an American character actress who appeared in films such as Rebecca, The Moon and Sixpence, and On the Town. She also practised law, owned an antique store, and travelled extensively before becoming an actress in her middle age.
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- San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Burbank, California, USA
Florence Bates was an American actress, lawyer and antique dealer who starred in films such as Rebecca, Heaven Can Wait and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. She was born in Texas in 1888, married twice and died in California in 1954.
- April 15, 1888
- January 31, 1954
Florence Bates was an American actress who played supporting roles in many films and TV shows. She had a diverse career as a teacher, lawyer, radio commentator and baker before becoming an actress.
Apr 14, 2023 · Here are 10 things you should know about Florence Bates, born on April 15, 1888. The prolific character actress was nearly 50 when she began acting._________...
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Florence Bates was a versatile actress who played eccentric, high-society characters in dozens of films throughout the 1940s and early '50s. She started her career as a mathematician and attorney, and was cast by Alfred Hitchcock in Rebecca.
Jan 5, 2017 · Florence Bates was a versatile character actress who appeared in films by Hitchcock, Lubitsch and Stevens. She also had a successful career in radio, law and business before becoming an actress in her 50s.
