Lillian Roth
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 13, 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Died
- May 12, 1980
- Active Years
- 1929–2019 (91 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Lillian Roth was an American actress and singer born on December 13, 1910, in Boston, Massachusetts. She died on May 12, 1980, at the age of 69. During her career, she appeared in a supporting role in the 1933 women's prison film Ladies They Talk About, which starred Barbara Stanwyck. Roth gained prominence in 1954 through her autobiography, Und morgen werd’ ich weinen. Her life story was depicted in the 1955 film I'll Cry Tomorrow. In this production, she was portrayed by Susan Hayward, who received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for the role. Roth is credited with 27 known acting credits.
Career overview
Lillian Roth was an American actress and singer born on December 13, 1910, in Boston, Massachusetts. Throughout her career, she earned twenty-seven known credits. After her time with Paramount, she was cast by Warner Bros. in a supporting role for the 1933 women's prison film Ladies They Talk About, which starred Barbara Stanwyck.
Roth gained significant recognition in 1954 through her autobiography, Und morgen werd’ ich weinen. Her life story was later adapted into the 1955 film I'll Cry Tomorrow. In this production, Roth was portrayed by Susan Hayward. Hayward received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her performance as Roth.
Lillian Roth died on May 12, 1980, at the age of 69.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Bad Girls Behind Bars (2005) as Linda (archive footage)
- Alice, Sweet Alice (1976) as Pathologist
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Child of Trouble (1957) as Irene Contino
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955) Book
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- With Best Dishes (1939) as Singer
- Story Conference (1934) as Lillian Roth
- Masks and Memories (1934) as Julie
- Ladies They Talk About (1933) as Linda
- Take a Chance (1933) as Wanda Hill
- Ain't She Sweet (1933) as Herself
- Naughty-Cal (1932) as Lillian
- Animal Crackers (1930) as Arabella Rittenhouse
- Madam Satan (1930) as Trixie
- Paramount on Parade (1930) as Herself
- The Vagabond King (1930) as Huguette
- Meet the Boy Friend (1930) as Lillian
- Sea Legs (1930) as Adrienne
- Honey (1930) as Cora Falkner
- The Love Parade (1929) as Lulu
- Pershing's Crusaders (1918)
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What movies or TV shows is Lillian Roth best known for?
Lillian Roth is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mike Wallace Is Here (2019), Alice, Sweet Alice (1976), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Matinee Theater (1955).
When and where was Lillian Roth born?
Lillian Roth was born on December 13, 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on May 12, 1980.
How many credits does Lillian Roth have?
Lillian Roth has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2019.
What is Lillian Roth's background in cinema and television?
Lillian Roth was an American actress and singer born on December 13, 1910, in Boston, Massachusetts. She died on May 12, 1980, at the age of 69. During her career, she appeared in a supporting role in the 1933 women's prison film Ladies They Talk About, which starred Barbara Stanwyck. Roth gained prominence in 1954 thr...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 51
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 39
- Animal Crackers (1930) as Arabella Rittenhouse — aged about 19
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 37
- Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 108
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self — aged about 41
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