Nell O’Day was an American actress who is best known for her roles in westerns and horror films. Born on September 22, 1909, in Prairie Hill, Texas, she starred in numerous movies throughout her career until her retirement in 1945.
Personal and Family Life
Nell O’Day had two marriages. She was first married to Ted Fetter from August 31, 1935, until April 3, 1941, and later to Larry Williams from May 10, 1942, until their divorce in 1958. Besides her acting career, she co-wrote the film “The Monster Maker” (1944) with her second husband, but only he received screen credit for it. Despite the ups and downs in her personal life, she remained dedicated to her craft and continued to work in writing after retiring from acting.
Death and Legacy
Nell O’Day passed away on January 3, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, due to a heart attack. She left behind a legacy as a talented actress in the world of westerns and other genres during the golden age of Hollywood. Her contributions to film and theater are still recognized by classic movie enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Never Give a Sucker an Even Break | 1941-10-10 | The Salesgirl |
| Arizona Stage Coach | 1942-09-04 | Dorrie Willard |
| Rawhide Rangers | 1941-07-18 | Patti McDowell |
| Back Street | 1941-02-07 | Elizabeth Saxel |
| Stagecoach Buckaroo | 1942-02-13 | Molly Denton |
| Boss of Bullion City | 1940-03-01 | Martha Hadley |
| Woman in the Dark | 1934-11-08 | Helen Grant |
| Convention Girl | 1935-10-30 | Daisy Miller, Tommy’s Sweetheart |
| The Mystery of Marie Roget | 1942-04-23 | Camille Roget |
| Perils of the Royal Mounted | 1942-05-29 | Diana Blake |
| Pony Post | 1940-12-01 | Norma Reeves |
| The Road to Ruin | 1934-05-14 | Eve Monroe |
| Law of the Range | 1941-06-20 | Mary O’Brien |
| The Masked Rider | 1941-10-24 | Jean Malone |
| Man from Montana | 1941-09-05 | Sally Preston |
| King of Jazz | 1930-04-20 | Dancer |
| Arizona Cyclone | 1941-11-14 | Claire Randolph |
| Watch the Birdie | 1935-08-10 | Dorothy Ripley |
| Thundering Trails | 1943-01-25 | Edith Walker |
| Law and Order | 1940-11-28 | Sally Dixon |
| Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie | 1941-03-21 | Edna Fielding |
| Ragtime Cowboy Joe | 1940-09-19 | Helen Osborne |
| Son of Roaring Dan | 1940-07-25 | Jane Belden |
| Saturday’s Children | 1940-05-04 | Girl at Party (uncredited) |
| Boss of Rawhide | 1943-11-20 | Mary Colby |
| Fighting Bill Fargo | 1941-12-09 | Julie Fargo |
| Pirates of the Prairie | 1942-11-20 | Helen Spencer |
| The Return of the Rangers | 1943-10-26 | Anne Miller |
| Serves You Right | 1935-06-15 | Helen Gray |
| There’s One Born Every Minute | 1942-06-26 | Antoinette |
| Rackety Rax | 1932-10-23 | Doris |
| Smoke Lightning | 1933-01-01 | Dorothy Benson |
| Buck Privates | 1941-01-31 | Camp Hostess (uncredited) |
| Hooks and Jabs | 1933-08-24 | |
| This Side of Heaven | 1934-02-02 | Miss Spence – Maxwell’s Secretary (uncredited) |
| Knight Duty | 1933-05-06 | Museum Director’s Daughter |
| Tied for Life | 1933-07-01 | The Bride |
| Studio One | 1948-11-07 | Clarice Morrison |