Geraldine Fitzgerald
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 24, 1913 in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland
- Died
- July 17, 2005
- Active Years
- 1934–1997 (64 Years)
- Total Credits
- 96 credits in database
Biography
Geraldine Fitzgerald, also known as Lady Lindsay-Hogg, was an Irish-American actress and a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame. Born south of Dublin in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland, she was the daughter of Edith Catherine and Edward Martin FitzGerald. She studied painting at the Dublin School of Art and began her acting career at Dublin's Gate Theatre, inspired by her aunt. After two seasons in Dublin, she moved to London, where she appeared in the films The Mill on the Floss, The Turn of the Tide, and Cafe Mascot. Her success led her to the Broadway stage in 1938, making her American debut in the Mercury Theatre production of Heartbreak House, where she was subsequently seen by producer Hal B. Wallis.
Career overview
Geraldine Fitzgerald, Lady Lindsay-Hogg was an Irish-American actress and a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame. Born south of Dublin in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland, she was the daughter of Edith Catherine and Edward Martin FitzGerald. She initially studied painting at the Dublin School of Art before being inspired by her aunt to begin her acting career at Dublin's Gate Theatre. After completing two seasons in Dublin, she relocated to London, where she achieved success in films including The Mill on the Floss, The Turn of the Tide, and Cafe Mascot.
Her success in London led her to the Broadway stage in 1938, where she made her American debut in the Mercury Theatre production of Heartbreak House. Producer Hal B. Wallis subsequently saw her in this production. Throughout her career, she accumulated eighty-four known acting credits in movies and television shows. She passed away on July 17, 2005, at the age of ninety-one.
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96 titles- Chalk (1997) as Janet Slatt
- Bump in the Night (1991) as Mrs. Beauchamps
- Dick Francis: Twice Shy (1989) as Mrs. O'Rourke
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) as Martha Bach
- A Year in the Life (1987) as Mrs. Wilbourne
- Night of Courage (1987) as Abby Abelsen
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) as Gramma-Jess
- Circle of Violence: A Family Drama (1986) as Charlotte Kessling
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Anna
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Martha
- Do You Remember Love (1985) as Lorraine Wyatt
- Kennedy (1983) as Rose Kennedy
- Easy Money (1983) as Mrs. Monahan
- Dixie: Changing Habits (1983) as Sister Agnes
- Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano (1983) as Self
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Margaret Ryan
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Blood Link (1982) as Mrs. Thomason
- Nurse (1981) as Helen McCall
- Arthur (1981) as Martha Bach
- Lovespell (1981) as Bronwyn
- The Jilting of Granny Weatherall (1980) as Granny Weatherall
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979) as Bag lady
- Tartuffe (1978) as Madame Pernelle
- Bye Bye Monkey (1978) as Mrs. Toland
- The Mango Tree (1977) as Grandma Carr
- Yesterday's Child (1977) as Emma Talbot
- The Quinns (1977) as Peggy Quinn
- Diary of the Dead (1976) as Maud Kennaway
- Ah, Wilderness! (1976) as Essie Miller
- Echoes of a Summer (1976) as Sara
- Forget-Me-Not Lane (1975) as Amy Bisley
- Beyond the Horizon (1975) as Mrs. Atkins
- Harry and Tonto (1974) as Jessie Stone
- The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd (1974) as Grandmother
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
- The Last American Hero (1973) as Frau Jackson
- Me (1973) as Ma
- Great Performances (1971) as Grandmother
- Great Performances (1971) as Amy Bisley
- Great Performances (1971) as Mrs.Atkins
- Great Performances (1971) as Essie Miller
- The Best Of Everything (1970)
- Rachel, Rachel (1968) as Rev. Wood
- The Pawnbroker (1965) as Marilyn Birchfield
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Agatha Tomlin
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Defenders (1961) as Lila Windell
- The Fiercest Heart (1961) as Tante Marie
- The Moon and Sixpence (1959) as Amy Strickland
- Naked City (1958) as Brigid Delito
- Naked City (1958) as Lillian Clinton
- Ten North Frederick (1958) as Edith Chapin
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Elizabeth Burton
- Climax! (1954) as Miriam Lambert
- Dark Possession (1954) as Charlotte Bell Wheeler
- Today (1952) as Herself - Actress
- Pontius Pilate (1952) as Claudia Procula
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Mary Todd Lincoln
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- The Late Edwina Black (1951) as Elizabeth Grahame
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Elizabeth
- Suspense (1949) as Anna
- Suspense (1949)
- Studio One (1948) as Claudia Procula
- Studio One (1948) as Charlotte Bell Wheeler
- Studio One (1948) as Marian McNeill
- Studio One (1948) as Duchess
- So Evil My Love (1948) as Susan Courtney
- Nobody Lives Forever (1946) as Gladys Halvorsen
- Three Strangers (1946) as Crystal Shackleford
- O.S.S. (1946) as Miss Ellen Rogers / Madame Elaine Duprez
- The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945) as Lettie Quincey
- Ladies Courageous (1944) as Virgie Alford
- Wilson (1944) as Edith Bolling Galt
- Watch on the Rhine (1943) as Marte Brankovic
- The Gay Sisters (1942) as Evelyn Gaylord
- Flight from Destiny (1941) as Betty Farroway
- Shining Victory (1941) as Dr. Mary Murray
- 'Til We Meet Again (1940) as Bonny Coburn
- Wuthering Heights (1939) as Isabella Linton
- Dark Victory (1939) as Ann King
- A Child is Born (1939) as Grace Sutton
- The Mill on the Floss (1937) as Maggie Tulliver
- Debt of Honour (1936) as Peggy Mayhew
- Cafe Mascot (1936) as Moira O'Flynn
- The Lad (1935) as Joan Fandon
- Department Store (1935) as Jane Grey
- Blind Justice (1935) as Peggy Summers
- Turn of the Tide (1935) as Ruth Fosdyck
- Three Witnesses (1935) as Diane Morton
- The Ace of Spades (1935) as Evelyn Daventry
- Open All Night (1934) as Jill
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Geraldine Fitzgerald best known for?
Geraldine Fitzgerald is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chalk (1997), Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988), The Haunted Mansion (2003), Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986).
When and where was Geraldine Fitzgerald born?
Geraldine Fitzgerald was born on November 24, 1913 in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland. They passed away on July 17, 2005.
How many credits does Geraldine Fitzgerald have?
Geraldine Fitzgerald has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 1997.
What is Geraldine Fitzgerald's background in cinema and television?
Geraldine Fitzgerald, also known as Lady Lindsay-Hogg, was an Irish-American actress and a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame. Born south of Dublin in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland, she was the daughter of Edith Catherine and Edward Martin FitzGerald. She studied painting at the Dublin School of Art and ...
Geraldine Fitzgerald by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Agatha Tomlin — aged about 48
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Elizabeth Burton — aged about 41
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Anna — aged about 71
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Martha — aged about 71
- A Year in the Life (1987) as Mrs. Wilbourne — aged about 73
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Mary Todd Lincoln — aged about 37
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