Adrienne Marden was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Matinee Theatre, The Name of the Game, and Madame Spy. Born on September 2, 1909, in Cleveland, Ohio, she had a career that spanned several decades until her passing on November 9, 1978.
Personal and Family Life
Adrienne Marden, originally named Mabel Adrienne Baruch, had a diverse family background. Her parents were Lenora I. Stein and Ralph Adrian Marden, and she had Jewish and Colonial American heritage. She was married twice, first to Whit Bissell and later to Wendell Holmes, and had two daughters named Kathy Eldridge Bissell and Victoria Lenore Bissell.
Career
Marden began her performance career on stage at the age of 17, appearing in the original Broadway production of “The Women.” After moving to Hollywood in 1943, she regularly acted in films and later directed at the Cleveland Playhouse. In 1966, she established The Player’s Production Company, notable for being the only professional touring company supported by the California Arts Commission.
Death and Legacy
Adrienne Marden passed away from a heart attack on November 9, 1978, in Los Angeles, California. She left a significant mark on film and theatre, being remembered for her contributions as both an actress and a director. Her work continues to influence aspiring performers in the industry today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Superman and the Mole-Men | 1951-11-23 | Nurse Ronson (uncredited) |
| 13 Hours by Air | 1936-04-30 | Ann McKenna |
| One Desire | 1955-07-20 | Marjorie Huggins |
| Birdman of Alcatraz | 1962-07-04 | Mrs. Woodrow Wilson (uncredited) |
| Star for a Night | 1936-08-28 | Katherine Lind |
| The New Adventures of Heidi | 1978-12-13 | Sister Agnes |
| Only Yesterday | 1933-11-01 | Helen (Uncredited) |
| A Clear and Present Danger | 1970-03-21 | Amanda Shamokin |
| In Name Only | 1969-11-25 | Mother |
| For the Love of Mary | 1948-09-01 | Hilda |
| The Failing of Raymond | 1971-09-27 | Librarian |
| F-Man | 1936-05-02 | Molly Carter |
| The Wheeler Dealers | 1963-11-14 | Art Gallery Patron (uncredited) |
| Kisses for My President | 1964-08-21 | Miss Higgins |
| Man from Del Rio | 1956-10-30 | Mrs. Tillman |
| Pericles on 31st Street | 1962-04-12 | Sarah Reidman |
| Dangerous Crossing | 1953-07-22 | Telephone Operator (uncredited) |
| The Rockford Files | 1974-09-13 | Lee Ronstadt |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Mrs. Deebold |
| The Name of the Game | 1968-09-20 | Judge Davidson |
| National Velvet | 1960-09-18 | Miss Beasley |
| The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen | 1958-09-26 | Eva |