Lilian Fontaine was a British-American actress, best known for her roles in The Lost Weekend, Ivy, and Time Out of Mind. She was born on June 11, 1886, in Reading, Berkshire, England, and passed away on February 20, 1975, in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Lilian Fontaine was born as Lilian Augusta Ruse to Alfred and Mary Ruse. She had two marriages; her first husband was Walter Augustus de Havilland, with whom she had two daughters, Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland. After their divorce, she married George Milan Fontaine in 1925 and remained with him until his death in 1956. She was also the grandmother of Debbie Dozier.
Death and Legacy
Lilian Fontaine died on February 20, 1975, after battling cancer. Her legacy lives on through her successful daughters, both of whom became renowned actresses. Fontaine is remembered for her impactful roles in classic films and for contributing to the film industry through her family.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lost Weekend | 1945-11-29 | Mrs. Charles St. James |
| The Locket | 1946-12-20 | Lady Wyndham |
| Ivy | 1947-06-26 | Lady Flora |
| The Bigamist | 1953-12-03 | Miss Higgins, Landlady |
| The Imperfect Lady | 1946-11-29 | |
| Suddenly It’s Spring | 1947-02-13 |