Fay Holden

Fay Holden was an American actress known for her roles in “Ziegfeld Girl,” “Love Laughs at Andy Hardy,” and “Andy Hardy’s Double Life.” Born on September 26, 1893, in Birmingham, England, she became a beloved character actress in Hollywood.

Personal and Family Life

Fay Holden, originally named Dorothy Fay Hammerton, was married to David Clyde from 1914 until his death in 1945. She had a gentle demeanor and was recognized for her well-groomed appearance. Before moving to Hollywood in the mid-1930s, she acted on the English stage under the name Gaby Fay.

Career

Holden gained fame for portraying caring relatives, especially as Mickey Rooney’s mother in the popular “Andy Hardy” film series. She also performed at the Pasadena Playhouse in California before transitioning to film. Throughout her career, she appeared in various movies that showcased her talent and charm.

Death and Legacy

Fay Holden passed away on June 23, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, due to cancer. She is interred at Forest Lawn in Glendale, California. Her performances, particularly in the “Andy Hardy” series, left a lasting impression on her audiences and remain fondly remembered.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Canyon Passage 1946-07-17 Mrs. Overmire
Love Laughs at Andy Hardy 1946-12-25 Emily Hardy
Life Begins for Andy Hardy 1941-08-15 Emily Hardy
Andy Hardy’s Private Secretary 1941-02-21 Emily Hardy
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante 1940-07-05 Emily Hardy
Love Finds Andy Hardy 1938-07-22 Emily Hardy
Bulldog Drummond Escapes 1937-01-22 Natalie Merridew Seldon
Double or Nothing 1937-09-17 Martha Sewell Clark
Andy Hardy’s Blonde Trouble 1944-05-04 Emily Hardy
H.M. Pulham, Esq. 1941-12-04 Mrs. John Pulham
Out West with the Hardys 1938-11-25 Emily Hardy
Judge Hardy and Son 1939-12-22 Emily Hardy
Judge Hardy’s Children 1938-03-26 Emily Hardy
The Hardys Ride High 1939-04-21 Emily Hardy
Andy Hardy Comes Home 1958-12-22 Emily Hardy
You’re Only Young Once 1937-12-10 Emily Hardy
I’ll Wait for You 1941-05-16 Mrs. Miller
Sergeant Madden 1939-03-24 Mary Madden
The Big Hangover 1950-05-26 Martha Belney
Polo Joe 1936-11-04 Aunt Minnie
Hold That Kiss 1938-05-13 Mrs. Evans
Exclusive 1937-08-06 Mrs. Swain
Andy Hardy’s Double Life 1942-12-01 Emily Hardy
Souls at Sea 1937-09-03 Mrs. Martin (uncredited)
Bitter Sweet 1940-11-08 Mrs. Millick
The Courtship of Andy Hardy 1942-03-03 Emily Hardy
Washington Melodrama 1941-04-17 Elizabeth Claymore
Ziegfeld Girl 1941-04-25 Mrs. Regan
Samson and Delilah 1949-12-21 Hazel
Loews Christmas Greeting (The Hardy Family) 1939-01-09 Mrs. Emily Hardy
Whispering Smith 1948-12-09 Emmy Dansing
Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever 1939-07-21 Emily Hardy
Guns of the Pecos 1936-12-28 Aunt Carrie Burton
The White Angel 1936-06-25 Queen Victoria (uncredited)
Little Miss Big 1946-01-01 Mary Jane Baxter
Internes Can’t Take Money 1937-04-16 Mother Teresa
I Married a Doctor 1936-04-25 Ella Stowbody
King of Gamblers 1937-04-22 Nurse
Love Is a Headache 1938-01-14 Mary, Peter’s Secretary
Blossoms in the Dust 1941-08-15 Mrs. Catherine Kahly
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