Ellen Lowe was a Canadian-American actress best known for her roles in King of Burlesque (1936), Rosie the Riveter (1944), and Goodnight, Sweetheart (1944). She was born on August 11, 1898, in Ontario, Canada, and died on September 8, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Ellen was born as Ellen Crotty in Ontario, Canada. She began her career on Broadway in 1929 and quickly transitioned to film in 1933, often playing supporting roles that were older than her actual age. Ellen’s career spanned several decades, where she contributed to numerous film and television projects.
Death and Legacy
Ellen Lowe passed away on September 8, 1984, in Los Angeles, California. Although she often played small characters, her talent left a mark on the film industry, and she is remembered for her versatile performances. Her work continues to be appreciated by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Port of 40 Thieves | 1944-08-13 | Miss Jones |
| Open Secret | 1948-02-14 | Mae Locke |
| You Belong to Me | 1941-10-22 | Eva |
| The Beloved Brat | 1938-04-30 | Anna |
| Caroline fait une course pressée | 1914-11-18 | Caroline |
| The Murder of Dr. Harrigan | 1936-01-11 | Nurse Foster |
| Black Friday | 1940-02-29 | Midtown Hotel Maid |
| Wagon Train | 1940-10-04 | Amanthy |
| Bordertown Trail | 1944-08-11 | Abigail |
| My Favorite Wife | 1940-05-17 | Weissmuller Inquirer’s Companion (uncredited) |
| Grand Ole Opry | 1940-06-25 | Granny (uncredited) |
| Citizen Kane | 1941-04-17 | Ms. Townsend (uncredited) |
| Rancho Grande | 1940-03-22 | Effie Tinker (as Ellen E. Lowe) |
| Saddlemates | 1941-05-15 | Aunt Amanda |
| Idaho | 1943-03-10 | Hatchet-Faced Townswoman |
| Hi Diddle Diddle | 1943-08-02 | Maid |
| Tom, Dick and Harry | 1941-06-13 | Matron (uncredited) |
| Reign of Terror | 1949-10-15 | Marie Blanchard (uncredited) |
| Dancing Pirate | 1936-05-22 | Miss Ponsonby (uncredited) |
| Christopher Bean | 1933-11-17 | Maid |
| Sleepy Lagoon | 1943-09-05 | Mrs. Simms |
| Onésime et la toilette de Mademoiselle Badinois | 1912-11-01 | |
| Sitting Pretty | 1948-03-10 | Effie (uncredited) |
| King of Burlesque | 1936-01-03 | Miss Meredith |
| La Revanche des Esprits | 1911-12-01 | spiritist |