Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 - November 28, 1976) was an American actress.

She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York City. She became known for her no-nonsense roles in such films as The Women and His Girl Friday.

She married Frederick Brisson, a movie and play producer, on 25 October 1941.

She was nominated four times for the Academy Award for Best Actress:

1959 - Auntie Mame
1948 - Mourning Becomes Electra
1947 - Sister Kenny
1943 - My Sister Eileen

She died after a long battle with breast cancer in 1976 at the age of 69, although initially her age was misreported because she had shaved a few years off her true age. She was survived by her husband, and her son, Lance Brisson.

She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1708 Vine Street.

She is buried in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Culver City, California.

Note: This profile was written in or before 2004.

Rosalind Russell Facts

Occupation	Actress
Birthday	June 4, 1907
Sign	Gemini
Birthplace	Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Date of death	November 28, 1976 (age 69)
Height	5' 7½" (1m71) How tall is Rosalind Russell compared to you?
Awards	1976 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Life Achievement Award
	1963 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (for Gypsy)
	1962 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (for A Majority of One)
	1959 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (for Auntie Mame)
	1948 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (for Mourning Becomes Electra)
	1947 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (for Sister Kenny)

Selected Filmography

Not available.