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Marie Josephine Hull (née Sherwood; January 3, 1877 – March 12, 1957) was an American stage and film actress who also was a director of plays. She had a successful 50-year career on stage while taking some of her better known roles to film.
Josephine Hull. Actress: Harvey. Josephine Sherwood changed her name after marrying stage actor Shelly Hull in 1910. She studied drama at Radcliffe College -- much to the dismay of her parents -- and first worked on the stage in a stock company in Boston. Her husband died in 1919, aged 35, of Spanish influenza.
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- Newtonville, Massachusetts, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Josephine Hull was a stage and film actress who won an Oscar for her role in Harvey (1950). She was known for her comedy and drama performances, especially in Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) and You Can't Take It with You (1938).
- January 3, 1877
- March 12, 1957
Feb 17, 2014 · Josephine Hull wins the Oscar for Supporting Actress for Harvey at the 23rd Academy Awards. Dean Jagger presents the award; hosted by Fred Astaire.See more 1...
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Josephine Hull (born January 3, reportedly 1886, but probably 1883 – died March 12, 1957) was an American actress. She had a successful 50-year career on stage while taking some of her better known roles to film.
Jul 24, 2023 · Josephine Hull, a character actress, won an Academy Award for her role in "Harvey." Her remarkable talent in portraying eccentric characters made her a cheri...
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Marie Josephine Hull (née Sherwood; January 3, 1877 – March 12, 1957) was an American stage and film actress who also was a director of plays. She had a successful 50-year career on stage while taking some of her better known roles to film.
