Maria Palmer
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 5, 1917 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
- Died
- September 6, 1981
- Active Years
- 1943–1964 (22 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Maria Palmer was an Austrian-born actress born and raised in Vienna, where she performed as a child on stage and appeared in various productions for Max Reinhardt. Trained in dance, she was a member of the European troupe the Bodenwieser Ensemble. After high school plays and dance recitals, she studied drama and voice at the Vienna Conservatory. At the outbreak of war in 1938, she arrived in the United States and first performed on the New York stage, notably appearing in the 1942 production of The Moon Is Down. She was later spotted for films, becoming one of many foreign actresses brought to Hollywood to play exotic mystery ladies in war-era intrigue.
Career overview
Maria Palmer was an Austrian-born actress who began her career in Vienna. As a child, she performed on stage and appeared in various productions for Max Reinhardt. Her early training included dance, and she was a member of the European Bodenwieser Ensemble. Following her involvement in high school plays and dance recitals, she pursued further education in drama and voice at the Vienna Conservatory.
In 1938, at the outbreak of war, Palmer arrived in the United States. She initially performed on the New York stage, where she appeared in the 1942 production of The Moon Is Down. After being spotted for film work, she transitioned to Hollywood. During the war era, she was one of many foreign actresses recruited to portray exotic mystery characters in intrigue and film productions.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) as Rena's Mother (uncredited)
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Sylvia Ackroyd
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Outcasts of the City (1958)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Florence Wood
- The Californians (1957) as Mme. Jouvais
- Three for Jamie Dawn (1956) as Julia Karek
- Kings Row (1955)
- Crash of Moons (1954) as Cotondo
- Crash of Moons (1954) as Potonda
- By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) as Renee LaRue
- Nostradamus and the Queen (1953) as Queen Catherine de Medici
- Flight Nurse (1953) as Captain Martha Ackerman
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Elsa
- Strictly Dishonorable (1951) as Countess Lili Szadvany
- Joe Santa Claus (1951) as Maria Peters
- Surrender (1950) as Janet Barton
- 13 Lead Soldiers (1948) as Estelle Prager, alias Estelle Gorday
- The Web (1947) as Martha Kroner
- The Other Love (1947) as Huberta
- Rendezvous 24 (1946) as Greta Holvig
- Lady on a Train (1945) as Margo Martin, Circus Club Singer
- Days of Glory (1944) as Yelena
- Mission to Moscow (1943) as Tanya Litvinov
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maria Palmer best known for?
Maria Palmer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Evil of Frankenstein (1964), My Cousin Vinny (1992), Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958), Perry Mason (1957).
When and where was Maria Palmer born?
Maria Palmer was born on September 5, 1917 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. They passed away on September 6, 1981.
How many credits does Maria Palmer have?
Maria Palmer has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 1964.
What is Maria Palmer's background in cinema and television?
Maria Palmer was an Austrian-born actress born and raised in Vienna, where she performed as a child on stage and appeared in various productions for Max Reinhardt. Trained in dance, she was a member of the European troupe the Bodenwieser Ensemble. After high school plays and dance recitals, she studied drama and voice ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Perry Mason (1957) as Florence Wood — aged about 39
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Elsa — aged about 34
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958) — aged about 40
- The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) as Rena's Mother (uncredited) — aged about 46
- By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) as Renee LaRue — aged about 35
- The Other Love (1947) as Huberta — aged about 29
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