Barbara Bel Geddes was an American actress, best known for her roles in I Remember Mama, Vertigo, and the TV series Dallas.
Personal and Family Life
Barbara Bel Geddes was born on October 31, 1922, in New York City. She was the daughter of renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes and actress Helen Belle Sneider Geddes. Barbara married Carl Ludwig Schreuer Jr. in 1944, but they divorced in 1951, the same year she married Windsor “Wink” Lewis, with whom she had one child. She also had another daughter named Betsy from her first marriage.
Career Highlights
Bel Geddes began her acting career at the age of 18, performing on stage before transitioning to Broadway and film. She gained fame for her role in the film I Remember Mama, which earned her an Academy Award nomination. Throughout her career, she appeared in several notable movies, including Vertigo and Panic in the Streets, and received respect as both a film and stage actress, winning awards and nominations for her performances.
Death and Legacy
Barbara Bel Geddes passed away on August 8, 2005, due to lung cancer in Northeast Harbor, Maine. She left behind a legacy as a talented actress who made significant contributions to both theatre and television. Bel Geddes is perhaps best remembered for her iconic role as Miss Ellie Ewing on the long-running series Dallas, a character that endeared her to audiences for over a decade.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Vertigo | 1958-05-28 | Marjorie ‘Midge’ Wood |
| Panic in the Streets | 1950-07-27 | Nancy Reed |
| I Remember Mama | 1948-03-09 | Katrin |
| The Long Night | 1947-05-28 | Jo Ann |
| The Five Pennies | 1959-06-18 | Wila Stutsman |
| Dallas | 1978-04-02 | Miss Ellie Southworth Ewing Farlow |
| By Love Possessed | 1961-07-19 | Clarissa Winner |