Ellinor Vanderveer
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 4, 1887 in New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- May 27, 1976
- Active Years
- 1925–2024 (100 Years)
- Total Credits
- 113 credits in database
Biography
Ellinor Vanderveer was an American actress born in New York City, with sources noting birth years of 1886 or 1887. In her film career, she typically portrayed dowagers, high-class society matrons, or party guests. Her acting credits include the 1926 film Into Her Kingdom, as well as Frankenstein, Casablanca, The Philadelphia Story, Scarface, and The Phantom. Depending on the source, her known acting credits are listed as either 111 or 113. She passed away on May 27, 1976, at the age of 88. Throughout her career, she was also known by the alternative name Elinor V.
Career overview
Ellinor Vanderveer was an American actress born in New York City. Her birth year is noted variously in historical records as 1887 or 1886. Throughout her career in motion pictures, Vanderveer typically portrayed high-class society matrons, dowagers, and party guests.
Depending on the source consulted, her known film and television credits number 111 or 113. Among her known acting work are appearances in films such as Into Her Kingdom, released in 1926, as well as Frankenstein, Casablanca, The Philadelphia Story, Scarface, and The Phantom.
Her life and career spanned several decades. Vanderveer passed away on May 27, 1976, at the age of 88.
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Full Filmography
113 titles- Laurel & Hardy: Year Two (2024) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Golden Blade (1953)
- The Strange Door (1951)
- Born to Be Bad (1950) as Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)
- Annie Get Your Gun (1950) as Ball Guest (uncredited)
- The Toast of New Orleans (1950) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Pest Control (1950) as Woman at Restaurant Window
- The Bishop's Wife (1947) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- The Exile (1947) as Woman (uncredited)
- Deception (1946) as Restaurant Diner (uncredited)
- Gallant Journey (1946) as Dance Floor Extra (uncredited)
- Yolanda and the Thief (1945)
- A Song for Miss Julie (1945) as Guest (uncredited)
- Lost in a Harem (1944) as Slave Girl (uncredited)
- Christmas Holiday (1944) as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Casablanca (1943) as Woman Gambler at Rick's Next to Croupier (uncredited)
- Mr. Lucky (1943) as Gambler (uncredited)
- Watch on the Rhine (1943) as Embassy Party Guest (uncredited)
- You Were Never Lovelier (1942) as Horse Race Spectator (uncredited)
- Maisie Gets Her Man (1942) as Dowager (Uncredited)
- The Devil with Hitler (1942) as Spy (uncredited)
- Flying with Music (1942) as Club Patron
- Hellzapoppin' (1941) as Audience Extra (uncredited)
- The Philadelphia Story (1940) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- All This, and Heaven Too (1940) as Opera Spectator in King's Group (uncredited)
- Seven Sinners (1940) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- My Love Came Back (1940) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- I Was an Adventuress (1940) as Englishwoman at Exhibit (uncredited)
- No Census, No Feeling (1940) as Bridge Player (uncredited)
- Ninotchka (1939) as Gossip (uncredited)
- The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) as Guest with Grand Duke (uncredited)
- The Old Maid (1939) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- First Love (1939) as Ball Guest
- Balalaika (1939) as (uncredited)
- Raffles (1939) as Passerby Extra
- The Cowboy Quarterback (1939) as Casino Extra
- The Rage of Paris (1938) as Opera Spectator (uncredited)
- The Man on the Rock (1938) as Optical Shop Customer (uncredited)
- The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1937) as Woman at Dance (uncredited)
- Confession (1937) as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Princess Comes Across (1936) as Ship's Passenger at Concert (uncredited)
- Vagabond Lady (1935) as Spear Department Head (uncredited)
- Pop Goes the Easel (1935) as Dignified Woman (uncredited)
- Slightly Static (1935) as Member of Stock Company (uncredited)
- Journal of a Crime (1934) as Ambassador's Wife (uncredited)
- Finishing School (1934) as Reception Guest (uncredited)
- Going Bye-Bye! (1934) as Jury Member
- Caravan (1934) as Wedding Guest (Uncredited)
- Soup and Fish (1934) as Society Matron at Beauty Salon (uncredited)
- Washee Ironee (1934) as Waldo's Mother
- The Eagle and the Hawk (1933) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- She Done Him Wrong (1933) as Well-Wisher in Audience (uncredited)
- Golden Harvest (1933) as Reception Guest (uncredited)
- Taxi Barons (1933) as Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)
- Private Detective 62 (1933) as Woman in Speakeasy (Uncredited)
- Scarface (1932) as Theatregoer (uncredited)
- Love Me Tonight (1932) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Arsène Lupin (1932) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Rich Are Always with Us (1932) as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
- Call Her Savage (1932) as Party Guest (Uncredited)
- Secrets of the French Police (1932) as Cohort of Moloff (uncredited)
- Scarlet Dawn (1932) as Kalin's Dinner Guest (Uncredited)
- The Greeks Had a Word for Them (1932) as Wedding Guest
- Street of Women (1932) as Well-Wisher (uncredited)
- High Pressure (1932) as Woman on Dock (uncredited)
- Sally of the Subway (1932) as Mrs. Stubbs
- A Successful Calamity (1932) as Musicale Guest (uncredited)
- Movie Crazy (1932) as Mrs. Crumplin (Uncredited)
- Downstairs (1932) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Impatient Maiden (1932) as Visitor (uncredited)
- Frankenstein (1931) as Medical Student (uncredited)
- Platinum Blonde (1931) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Never the Twain Shall Meet (1931) as Dressmaker (uncredited)
- Son of India (1931) as Polo Club Guest (uncredited)
- Kiss Me Again (1931) as Reception Guest (uncredited)
- The Common Law (1931) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Broadminded (1931) as Restaurant Diner
- Men of Chance (1931) as Racetrack Spectator
- Passion Flower (1930) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Girl Said No (1930) as Wedding Guest
- Holiday (1930) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Party Girl (1930) as Leeda's 'Mother'
- Going Wild (1930) as Banquet Guest
- A Notorious Affair (1930) as Duchess of Brougham (uncredited)
- Sunny (1930) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Extravagance (1930) as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Expensive Kisses (1930)
- A Pair of Tights (1929) as Sits on Ice Cream in Car (uncredited)
- Street Girl (1929) as Dowager at Little Aregon (uncredited)
- The Unholy Night (1929) as Guest at First Seance
- Jazz Heaven (1929) as Floor Show Spectator (uncredited)
- From Soup to Nuts (1928) as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
- The Ol' Gray Hoss (1928) as Dowager
- The Smart Set (1928) as Party Guest
- Dad's Choice (1928) as Dress Shop Clerk (uncredited)
- The Battle of the Century (1927) as Lady in car (uncredited)
- The Second 100 Years (1927) as Countess de Cognac (uncredited)
- Vanity (1927) as Dress designer
- The Girl in the Pullman (1927) as A Guest
- No Publicity (1927) as Society Lady
- Kiki (1926) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Skinner's Dress Suit (1926) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Bardelys the Magnificent (1926) as Court Gossip (uncredited)
- Bromo and Juliet (1926) as Lady on Bus (uncredited)
- Into Her Kingdom (1926) as Czarina
- The Phantom of the Opera (1925) as Operagoer (uncredited)
- Lady Windermere's Fan (1925)
- Lady of the Night (1925) as Dancing Patron at Nightclub (uncredited)
- Stella Dallas (1925) as Society Matron
- Paths to Paradise (1925) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Other Woman's Story (1925) as Party Guest (uncredited)
- The Red Kimona (1925) as Woman With Defense Attorney's Wife (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ellinor Vanderveer best known for?
Ellinor Vanderveer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Golden Blade (1953), The Strange Door (1951), Born to Be Bad (1950), Annie Get Your Gun (1950).
When and where was Ellinor Vanderveer born?
Ellinor Vanderveer was born on August 4, 1887 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on May 27, 1976.
How many credits does Ellinor Vanderveer have?
Ellinor Vanderveer has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1925 to 2024.
What is Ellinor Vanderveer's background in cinema and television?
Ellinor Vanderveer was an American actress born in New York City, with sources noting birth years of 1886 or 1887. In her film career, she typically portrayed dowagers, high-class society matrons, or party guests. Her acting credits include the 1926 film Into Her Kingdom, as well as Frankenstein, Casablanca, The Philad...
Ellinor Vanderveer by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Casablanca (1943) as Woman Gambler at Rick's Next to Croupier (uncredited) — aged about 55
- The Philadelphia Story (1940) as Party Guest (uncredited) — aged about 52
- Ninotchka (1939) as Gossip (uncredited) — aged about 51
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) as Party Guest (uncredited) — aged about 48
- Frankenstein (1931) as Medical Student (uncredited) — aged about 43
- Scarface (1932) as Theatregoer (uncredited) — aged about 44
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