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Anne Seymour

Known For
Acting
Born
September 11, 1909 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Died
December 8, 1988
Active Years
1948–1989 (42 Years)
Total Credits
129 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 11, 1909 Died Dec 8, 1988 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA 129 credits
129
Total Credits
1948–1989
42 Years Career Span
100
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

Subject: Anne Seymour (actress).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word Count: 90-130 words.
Full Name: Anne Seymour Eckert [2, 4].
Profession: Actress, character actress [3].
Birth Date: September 11, 1909 [1, 3].
Birth Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA [1, 2, 3, 4].
Parents: William Stanley Eckert (a copper expert) [2, 3] and May Davenport (née Seymour) Eckert (an actress and later curator of the Museum of the City of New York) [2, 3, 4].
Siblings: Brother named Bill Seymour [2, 4].
Family Background: Seventh generation of a theatrical family traceable to 18th century Ireland [2, 3, 4].
Death Date: December 8, 1988 (at age 79) [1].
Known Credits: 105 [1].
Notable Work mentioned: Field of Dreams [3].

Anne Seymour Eckert was a character actress born on September 11, 1909, in Manhattan, New York City. She was the daughter of William Stanley Eckert, a copper expert, and May Davenport (née Seymour) Eckert, who was an actress and later a curator of the Museum of the City of New York. Seymour was the seventh generation of a theatrical family traceable to 18th century Ireland. She had a brother named Bill Seymour. Her professional credits include 105 known works, such as the film Field of Dreams. Seymour passed away on December 8, 1988, at the age of 79.
"Anne Seymour Eckert was a character actress born on September 11, 1909, in Manhattan, New York City.

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Career

Career overview

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Task: Write a career overview of Anne Seymour (Acting).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
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Word count: 180-260 words.
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Name: Anne Seymour Eckert.
Profession: Actress, character actress.
Birth: September 11, 1909, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Parents: William Stanley Eckert (a copper expert) and May Davenport (née Seymour) Eckert (an actress and later curator of the Museum of the City of New York).
Family Background: Seventh generation of a theatrical family traceable to 18th century Ireland.
Brother: Bill Seymour.
Known Credits: 105.
Death: December 8, 1988 (79 years old).
Specific Work Mentioned: Field of Dreams (noted as "Actress: Field of Dreams" in IMDb source).
Paragraph 1: Background and Early Life.
Anne Seymour Eckert was a character actress born on September 11, 1909, in Manhattan, New York City. She was the daughter of William Stanley Eckert, a copper expert, and May Davenport (née Seymour) Eckert, who was an actress and later served as a curator of the Museum of the City of New York. Seymour came from a long theatrical lineage, representing the seventh generation of a family traceable to 18th century Ireland. Her brother was Bill Seymour.
Paragraph 2: Career and Death.
Throughout her career, Seymour earned 105 known credits. One of her credited roles was in the production Field of Dreams. She passed away on December 8, 1988, at the age of 79.
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Anne Seymour Eckert was a character actress born on September 11, 1909, in Manhattan, New York City. She was the daughter of William Stanley Eckert, a copper expert, and May Davenport (née Seymour) Eckert, who was an actress and later a curator of the Museum of the City of New York. Seymour was part of a significant theatrical lineage, being the seventh generation of a family that could be traced back to 18th century Ireland. Her brother was Bill Seymour.

In her professional career, Seymour is noted for having 105 known credits. Her work includes a role in Field of Dreams. She died on December 8, 1988, at the age of 79.
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Name: Anne Seymour Eckert.
Birth: Sept 11, 1909, Manhattan, NYC.
Parents: William Stanley Eckert (copper expert) and May Davenport (actress/curator).
Family: 7th generation, 18th century Ireland.
Brother: Bill Seymour.
Credits: 105.
Role: Field of Dreams.
Death: Dec 8, 1988, age 79.
Revised Draft:
Anne Seymour Eckert was a character actress born on September 11, 1909, in Manhattan, New

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Field of Dreams
Big Top Pee-wee
The Leftovers
The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsChiller
Trancers
Triumphs of a Man Called Horse
T. J. HookerFamily TiesCagney & LaceyRemington SteeleLife of the Party: The Story of Beatrice
Mr. MerlinTough GirlCharlie and the Great Balloon Chase
Angel on My ShoulderNever Never Land
The Miracle Worker
Portrait of Grandpa DocJames at 15
Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway
One Day at a TimeGemini AffairHearts of the WestThe Last Survivors
Police WomanHarry OPlanet of the ApesLincolnSeven Alone
Police StoryAdam's Rib
Emergency!Emergency!ABC Afterschool SpecialABC Afterschool SpecialBanyon
Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawMean Justice
The Tim Conway ShowThe Wacky Zoo of Morgan City
Medical Center
Land of the GiantsStay Away, Joe
IronsideIronsideIronsideFitzwillyHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Love on a RooftopWacoBlindfold
Run for Your LifeThe Big ValleyMirage
BewitchedBewitchedDaniel BooneAnother WorldGood Neighbor Sam
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
EmpireEmpire
Dr. KildareBen CaseyThe DefendersCain's HundredBus Stop
ThrillerCheckmateThe Chevy Mystery ShowThe Chevy Mystery ShowHome from the Hill
RawhideAdventures in ParadiseHawaiian EyeThe Detectives
Peter GunnNaked CityDesire Under the ElmsThe Gift of LoveHandle with Care

Full Filmography

129 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Anne Seymour best known for?

Anne Seymour is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Field of Dreams (1989), Big Top Pee-wee (1988), The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985), Chiller (1985).

When and where was Anne Seymour born?

Anne Seymour was born on September 11, 1909 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on December 8, 1988.

How many credits does Anne Seymour have?

Anne Seymour has accumulated over 129 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1989.

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Subject: Anne Seymour (actress). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count: 90-130 words. Full Name: Anne Seymour Eckert [2, 4]. Prof...

Anne Seymour by the numbers

129credits
47films
82TV series
1948–1989active years

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