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Jean Adair

Acting Born Jun 12, 1873 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 5 credits
5
Total Credits
1948
16 Years Career Span
1
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jean Adair works in acting. Born June 12, 1873 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Archytele tracks 5 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Arsenic and Old Lace

as Aunt Martha Brewster

Frequent co-stars

Cary Grant 1 shared title
Priscilla Lane 1 shared title
Josephine Hull 1 shared title
Raymond Massey 1 shared title
John Alexander 1 shared title
Peter Lorre 1 shared title
Jack Carson 1 shared title
Edward Everett Horton 1 shared title
James Gleason 1 shared title
Grant Mitchell 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Naked City
Living in a Big WaySomething in the Wind
Arsenic and Old Lace
Advice to the Lovelorn

Full Filmography

5 titles
  • The Naked City (1948) as Little Old Lady (Uncredited)
  • Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) as Aunt Martha Brewster
  • Living in a Big Way (1947) as Abigail Morgan
  • Advice to the Lovelorn (1933)
  • Something in the Wind (1947) as Aunt Mary Collins

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jean Adair best known for?

Jean Adair is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Arsenic and Old Lace (1944).

When and where was Jean Adair born?

Jean Adair was born on June 12, 1873 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

How many credits does Jean Adair have?

Jean Adair has accumulated over 5 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1933 to 1948.

What is Jean Adair's background in cinema and television?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jean Adair (June 13, 1873, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada — May 11, 1953, New York City) was a Canadian actress. Born as Violet McNaughton, she worked primarily on stage but also made several film appearances late in her career, most notably as one of Cary Grant's dotty old aunts in ...