Edit Angold was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Suspense,” “Tomorrow, the World!,” and “The White Tower.” Originally born Edit Goldstandt in Berlin, she had a diverse career spanning stage, film, radio, and television.
Personal and Family Life
Edit Angold was born on September 1, 1895, in Berlin, Germany. She received her education both in Germany and in Geneva, Switzerland. After beginning her acting career in Germany, she emigrated to the United States in 1924, where she became active in German-language theater in New York.
Career
After settling in New York in 1932, Edit Angold continued her acting journey and later moved to Los Angeles in 1940. Her career included numerous performances in films, television, and on stage, establishing her as a versatile actress in both American and German productions.
Death and Legacy
Edit Angold passed away on October 4, 1971, in Hollywood, California. She left behind a rich legacy in the entertainment industry, remembered for her contributions to both stage and screen during a time of great cultural change.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Suspense | 1946-06-15 | Nora |
| The White Tower | 1950-06-24 | Frau Knubel (uncredited) |
| Tomorrow, the World! | 1944-12-29 | Frieda |
| Tough Assignment | 1949-11-15 | Mrs. Schultz |
| Woman in the Dark | 1952-11-15 | Tante Maria |
| G.I. Blues | 1960-11-23 | Mrs. Hagerman (uncredited) |
| The Blue Angel | 1959-09-04 | Emilie, Rath’s Maid (uncredited) |
| Two Weeks in Another Town | 1962-08-17 | German Tourist (uncredited) |
| Escape | 1940-11-01 | Ditten’s Housekeeper Hilda (uncredited) |
| Was wissen denn Männer | 1933-01-11 | |
| Underground | 1941-06-28 | Maxel’s Cashier |
| So Ends Our Night | 1941-02-27 | Mrs. Ammers’ Sister |
| Ringside | 1949-07-14 | Mama Berger |
| Above Suspicion | 1943-05-31 | German Woman (Uncredited) |
| The Secret Fury | 1950-02-21 | Flora (uncredited) |
| Letter from an Unknown Woman | 1948-04-28 | Middle-Aged Woman (uncredited) |
| Little Miss Big | 1946-01-01 | Nurse |
| Meet Mrs. Swenson | 1956-01-01 | Mrs. Swenson |
| Murder Without Tears | 1953-06-14 | Miss Watkins |
| The Goldbergs | 1950-12-23 | |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962-09-20 | Frieda |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Hilda |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Helen |