Carroll McComas was an American actress who is best known for Playhouse 90, Lux Video Theatre, and When Love Is King. She had a prolific career on Broadway and made significant contributions to theater and television.
Personal and Family Life
Carroll McComas was born on June 27, 1886, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Judge Charles Carroll McComas, a descendant of Charles Carroll, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and Alice Moore McComas, a writer, actress, and suffragist. Carroll was married twice: first to cartoonist Walter Enright from 1922 to 1928, and then to Selskar M. Gunn from 1933 until his death in 1944.
Death and Legacy
Carroll McComas passed away on November 9, 1962, in New York City. Her contributions to Broadway and television left a lasting impact on the performing arts, and she is remembered for her diverse roles and talent. Her legacy includes not only her work on stage and screen but also her family’s notable historical connections.
Filmography
Title | Release Date | Character |
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Chicago Syndicate | 1955-07-01 | Mother Valent (Uncredited) |
Jamaica Run | 1953-04-21 | Mrs. Docey |
Jack Straw | 1920-03-14 | |
Lux Video Theatre | 1950-10-02 | Mrs. Atherton |
Letter to Loretta | 1953-09-20 | Sister Veronica |