Marjorie Eaton

Marjorie Eaton was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Monstrosity, Night Tide, and That Forsyte Woman. She was born on February 5, 1901, in San Francisco, California, and passed away on April 21, 1986, in Hollywood, California.

Personal and Family Life

Marjorie Eaton was born as Marjorie Lee Eaton and had a passion for acting from an early age. Little is known about her family background, but her mother’s maiden name was Morley. Throughout her career, she maintained a relatively private life, focusing primarily on her work and contributions to film and television.

Career Highlights

Eaton is notably recognized for her unique performance as the Emperor in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back in 1980, where she wore heavy makeup and had her voice dubbed by Clive Revill. Although she was uncredited in the film, many fans were unaware of her contribution for years. Eaton was the earliest-born cast member in the Star Wars franchise and made a memorable impact on the series with her role, despite being later replaced by Ian McDiarmid in subsequent editions.

Death and Legacy

Marjorie Eaton died on April 21, 1986, in Hollywood, California. Her contributions to the entertainment industry, particularly her role in the Star Wars saga, solidified her legacy as a unique figure in film history. Even after her passing, her portrayal of the Emperor remains a topic of interest among fans and film historians alike.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Mary Poppins 1964-12-17 Miss Persimmon
That Forsyte Woman 1949-11-03 Hester Forsyte
Monstrosity 1963-09-01 Hetty March
Zombies of Mora Tau 1957-03-01 Grandmother Peters
The Trouble with Angels 1966-03-29 Sister Ursula
Night Tide 1961-07-01 Madame Romanovitch
The Killing Kind 1974-03-20 Mrs. Orland
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud 1975-04-25 Astrology Lady (as Marjorie Morley Eaton)
The Vicious Years 1950-03-10 Zia Lola
Witness for the Prosecution 1957-12-17 Miss O’Brien (uncredited)
The Empire Strikes Back 1980-05-20 Emperor (uncredited)
Street Music 1981-10-01 Mildred
Crackers 1984-02-17 Mrs. O’Malley
Hollywood Story 1951-06-01 Weird-Looking Woman (uncredited)
The Time of Their Lives 1946-08-13 Bessie – Danbury’s Maid (uncredited)
Cardiac Arrest 1980-01-28 Mrs. Swan
The Attic 1980-11-10 Mrs. Fowler
A Woman’s Vengeance 1948-03-02 Maid (uncredited)
Hammersmith Is Out 1972-05-12 Princess
Yours, Mine and Ours 1968-04-24 Housekeeper #3
The Three Stooges in Orbit 1962-07-04 Mrs. McGinnis
Mourning Becomes Electra 1947-11-19 Woman at home (uncredited)
The Three Stooges Scrapbook Mrs. McGinnis
My Three Sons 1960-09-29
Mr. Terrific 1967-01-09 Princess
One Step Beyond 1959-01-20 Miss Parsons
Alfred Hitchcock Presents 1955-10-02 The Landlady