Ann Sothern
Biography
Ann Sothern was an American actress who worked in stage, radio, film, and television. She began her career in the late 1920s in bit parts in films and made her Broadway stage debut in 1930. Sothern's career spanned nearly six decades. She was cast in the role of Maisie Ravier, a Brooklyn showgirl, in 1939, which proved to be popular and spawned a successful film series and a network radio series. Sothern is known for her work in film and television, with a career that includes numerous credits. She was born on January 22, 1909, and died on March 15, 2001.
Career overview
Ann Sothern began her career in the late 1920s with bit parts in films. She made her Broadway stage debut in 1930 and soon worked her way up to starring roles. In 1939, Sothern was cast as a character in a series of films based on short stories. The character proved to be popular and spawned a successful film series and a network radio series.
Sothern's career spanned nearly six decades, with work in stage, radio, film, and television. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 112 known credits. Sothern's work in film and television continued well into the 1980s, with a notable interview in 1988.
Sothern's early career was marked by her transition from stage to screen, with her debut in films coinciding with the end of the silent film era. Her work in film and television was extensive, with a range of roles and projects that showcased her versatility as an actress.
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Full Filmography
112 titles- That's Entertainment! III (1994) as (archive footage)
- The Whales of August (1987) as Tisha Doughty
- A Letter to Three Wives (1985) as Ma Finney
- The Little Dragons (1980) as Angel
- Flying High (1978)
- The Manitou (1978) as Mrs. Karmann
- Captains and the Kings (1976) as Mrs. Finch
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- Medical Story (1975) as Mrs. Metulski
- Crazy Mama (1975) as Sheba
- Golden Needles (1974) as Finzie
- The Killing Kind (1974) as Thelma Lambert
- The Great Man's Whiskers (1972) as Aunt Margaret Bancroft
- The Weekend Nun (1972) as Mother Bonaventure
- Fol-de-Rol (1972) as Queen Gertrude
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- The Chicago Teddy Bears (1971)
- A Death of Innocence (1971) as Annie La Cossit
- Congratulations, It's a Boy! (1971) as Ethel Gaines
- Love, American Style (1969) as Mrs. Devlin
- The Greatest Mother of 'em All (1969) as Dolly Murdock
- Chubasco (1968) as Angela
- The Outsider (1967) as Mrs. Kozzek
- Family Affair (1966)
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) as Aunt Magda
- The Legend of Jesse James (1965) as Widow Fay
- My Mother the Car (1965) as Gladys Crabtree
- Sylvia (1965) as Mrs. Argona / Grace Argona
- The Best Man (1964) as Sue Ellen Gamadge
- Lady in a Cage (1964) as Sade
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Helen Cox
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Rosie Harrigan
- The Virginian (1962) as Della Spencer
- The Match Game (1962) as Herself
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Martha
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- The Ann Sothern Show (1958) as Katy O'Connor
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Susie MacNamara
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Guest
- MGM Parade (1955)
- Lady in the Dark (1954) as Liza
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Self - Guest Host
- Private Secretary (1953) as Susie McNamara
- The Blue Gardenia (1953) as Crystal Carpenter
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Christine Emerson
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Liz Quiz
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Shadow on the Wall (1950) as Dell Faring
- Nancy Goes to Rio (1950) as Frances Elliott
- A Letter to Three Wives (1949) as Rita Phipps
- Words and Music (1948) as Joyce Harmon
- April Showers (1948) as June Tyme
- Undercover Maisie (1947) as Maisie Ravier
- The Judge Steps Out (1947) as Peggy
- Up Goes Maisie (1946) as Maisie Ravier
- Twenty Years After (1944) as (archive footage)
- Maisie Goes to Reno (1944) as Maisie Ravier
- Thousands Cheer (1943) as Ann Sothern
- Swing Shift Maisie (1943) as Maisie Ravier
- You, John Jones! (1943) as Mary Jones
- Three Hearts for Julia (1943) as Julia Seabrook
- Cry 'Havoc' (1943) as Pat
- Panama Hattie (1942) as Hattie Maloney
- Maisie Gets Her Man (1942) as Maisie Ravier
- Ringside Maisie (1941) as Maisie Ravier
- Maisie Was a Lady (1941) as Maisie Ravier
- Lady Be Good (1941) as Dixie Donegan Crane
- Brother Orchid (1940) as Florence 'Flo' Addams
- Hollywood: Style Center of the World (1940) as Self
- A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940) as Self
- Gold Rush Maisie (1940) as Maisie Ravier
- Congo Maisie (1940) as Maisie Ravier
- Dulcy (1940) as Dulcy Ward
- Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President (1939) as Ethel Turp
- Maisie (1939) as Maisie Ravier / Mary Anastasia O'Connor
- Hotel for Women (1939) as Ellen Connelly
- Fast and Furious (1939) as Garda Sloane
- Trade Winds (1938) as Jean Livingstone
- Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937) as Herself
- Super-Sleuth (1937) as Mary Strand
- Danger – Love at Work (1937) as Antoinette "Toni" Pemberton
- She's Got Everything (1937) as Carol Rogers
- There Goes the Groom (1937) as Bettina Louise "Betty" Russell
- Dangerous Number (1937) as Eleanor
- Fifty Roads to Town (1937) as Millicent Kendall
- There Goes My Girl (1937) as Connie Taylor
- My American Wife (1936) as Mary Cantillon
- Don't Gamble with Love (1936) as Ann Edwards
- Walking on Air (1936) as Kit Bennett
- You May Be Next! (1936) as Fay Stevens
- Hell-Ship Morgan (1936) as Mary Taylor
- Smartest Girl in Town (1936) as Frances Cooke
- Folies Bergère de Paris (1935) as Mimi
- Eight Bells (1935) as Marge Walker
- Hooray for Love (1935) as Patricia Thatcher
- The Girl Friend (1935) as Linda Henry
- Grand Exit (1935) as Adrienne Martin / Adeline Maxwell
- Kid Millions (1934) as Joan Larrabee
- The Hell Cat (1934) as Geraldine Sloane
- Blind Date (1934) as Kitty Taylor
- The Party's Over (1934) as Ruth Walker
- Melody in Spring (1934) as Jane Blodgett
- Broadway Thru a Keyhole (1933) as Singer
- Let's Fall in Love (1933) as Jean
- Madam Satan (1930) as Zeppelin Reveler (uncredited)
- Whoopee! (1930) as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- Good News (1930) as Student
- Song of the West (1930) as Bit Part
- The March of Time (1930) as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
- The Show of Shows (1929) as Performer in 'Meet My Sister' & 'Bicycle Built for Two' Numbers (as Harriet Lake)
- Broadway Nights (1927) as Showgirl (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ann Sothern best known for?
Ann Sothern is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including That's Entertainment! III (1994), Private Parts (1972), The Manitou (1978), Captains and the Kings (1976).
When and where was Ann Sothern born?
Ann Sothern was born on January 22, 1909 in Valley City, North Dakota, USA. They passed away on March 15, 2001.
How many credits does Ann Sothern have?
Ann Sothern has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1927 to 1994.
What is Ann Sothern's background in cinema and television?
Ann Sothern was an American actress who worked in stage, radio, film, and television. She began her career in the late 1920s in bit parts in films and made her Broadway stage debut in 1930. Sothern's career spanned nearly six decades. She was cast in the role of Maisie Ravier, a Brooklyn showgirl, in 1939, which proved...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Captains and the Kings (1976) as Mrs. Finch — aged about 67
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Susie MacNamara — aged about 48
- The Match Game (1962) as Herself — aged about 53
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Helen Cox — aged about 53
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Christine Emerson — aged about 43
- MGM Parade (1955) — aged about 46
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