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 |