Elizabeth Montgomery was an American actress who is best known for her role as Samantha in the famous sitcom Bewitched, as well as her performances in A Case of Rape and The Legend of Lizzie Borden. Born into a show business family, she became a beloved figure in both television and film.
Personal and Family Life
Elizabeth Victoria Montgomery was born on April 15, 1933, in Hollywood, California. Her father, Robert Montgomery, was a well-known actor, and her mother, Elizabeth Allen, was a Broadway actress. She graduated from the Spence School in New York and went on to study at the Academy of Dramatic Arts. Elizabeth was married four times and had three children with her second husband, William Asher.
Career Highlights
Montgomery’s career began with television roles, and she quickly gained fame for her work in live television. She took on various roles in both film and television, but her most iconic performance was as the charming witch Samantha Stephens in Bewitched, which aired from 1964 to 1972. After the show ended, she starred in several made-for-TV movies that were critically acclaimed, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Elizabeth Montgomery passed away on May 18, 1995, in Los Angeles from colorectal cancer. Her family chose not to disclose the specific type of cancer she had, leading to some confusion about her age at the time of her death; unofficial records listed her as 62, while her family said she was 57. Montgomery left behind a lasting legacy through her roles and has been remembered for her contributions to television history.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
A Killing Affair
1977-09-21
Vikki Eaton
The Panama Deception
1992-07-31
Narrator
Johnny Cool
1963-10-02
Darien ‘Dare’ Guiness
Sins of the Mother
1991-02-19
Ruth Coe
The Legend of Lizzie Borden
1975-02-10
Lizzie Borden
The Victim
1972-11-14
Kate Wainwright
Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed?
1963-12-25
Mellisa Morris
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
1955-12-31
Margaret Lansdowne
A Case of Rape
1974-02-20
Ellen Harrod
Act of Violence
1979-11-10
Catherine McSweeney
Mrs. Sundance
1974-01-15
Etta Place
Amos
1985-09-29
Daisy Daws
Second Sight: A Love Story
1984-03-13
Alexandra McKay
The Corpse Had a Familiar Face
1994-03-27
Edna Buchanan
Belle Starr
1980-04-02
Belle Starr
Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story
1993-05-03
Blanche Taylor Moore
Dark Victory
1976-02-05
Katherine Merrill
Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan
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