Nellie Anderson was an American actress who is best known for Little Women, The Scarlet Runner, and Castles in the Air.
Personal and Family Life
Nellie Anderson was born Ellen Reilly on June 22, 1870, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the mother of actress Mary Anderson and the former mother-in-law of Pliny Goodfriend. Little is known about her early life and family, but her daughter followed in her footsteps and became a well-known actress.
Death and Legacy
Nellie Anderson passed away on July 12, 1960, in San Bernardino, California. Her contributions to early cinema, particularly in films like Little Women, have left a mark in the history of American film. Although not much is publicly documented about her life, her legacy continues through her daughter and her work.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Egyptian Mummy | 1914-12-16 | The Landlady |
| The Hoodlum | 1919-08-31 | (uncredited) |
| Should a Woman Tell? | 1919-12-29 | Mrs. Maxon |
| Without Limit | 1921-03-20 | The Landlady |
| Hitler’s Madman | 1943-06-10 | |
| Over the Top | 1918-03-31 | Sonia |
| Little Women | 1918-11-30 | Hannah |
| Captain Jinks’ Evolution | 1916-04-07 | Mrs. Casey |