Phyllis Love
Biography
Subject: Phyllis Love (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Sources: TMDB Bio/Data, Wikipedia, ČSFD, Kinobox.
Name: Phyllis Anne Love (TMDB Bio), Phyllis Ann Love (Wikipedia).
Birth: December 21, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa, USA (TMDB, Wikipedia).
Death: October 30, 2011, aged 85 (TMDB, Wikipedia).
Profession: American theater and television actress (Wikipedia).
Education/Early Life: Attended Roosevelt High School in Des Moines with Cloris Leachman (TMDB Bio). Enrolled in the Actors Studio in New York in 1948 (TMDB Bio).
Film Debut: Bit as a juvenile delinquent in So Young So Bad (1950), starring Paul Henreid and Rita Moreno (TMDB Bio).
Best-known film role: Mattie Birdwell in William Wyler's Friendly Persuasion (1956) (TMDB Bio).
TV/Other: Guested in numerous TV programs in the 50s, 60s, and 70s (TMDB Bio). Known for The Twilight Zone, Hallmark Hall of Fame, and Příběhy Alfreda Hitchcocka (Kinobox).
Theater: Greatest success was on the Broadway stage, appearing in eight shows (TMDB Bio).
Phyllis Ann Love was an American theater and television actress born on December 21, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended Roosevelt High School in Des Moines alongside Cloris Leachman and later enrolled in the Actors Studio in New York in 1948. Love made her film debut in the 1950 movie So Young So Bad, which featured Paul Henreid and Rita Moreno. Her most recognized film role was playing Mattie Birdwell in the 1956 film Friendly Persuasion, directed by William Wyler. While she appeared in television programs
Career overview
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Name: Phyllis Anne Love (also Phyllis Ann Love).
Birth: December 21, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Death: October 30, 2011 (85 years old).
Education/Early Life: Attended Roosevelt High School in Des Moines with Cloris Leachman. Performed in local and regional drama productions. Enrolled in the Actors Studio in New York in 1948.
Film Debut: Bit as a juvenile delinquent in So Young So Bad (1950), starring Paul Henreid and Rita Moreno.
Best-known Film Role: Mattie Birdwell in William Wyler's Friendly Persuasion (1956).
Television: Guested in numerous programs in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Credits include The Twilight Zone, Hallmark Hall of Fame, and Příběhy Alfreda Hitchcocka (Alfred Hitchcock Presents).
Theater: Greatest success on the Broadway stage. Appeared in eight shows. Won an award in 1951 (text cuts off at "won the N"). Self-correction: The text cuts off, so I cannot state what she won. I can only say she won an award in 1951 if I am careful, but the source says "won the N" which is incomplete. I should omit the specific award name.
Phyllis Anne Love was an American theater and television actress born on December 21, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended Roosevelt High School in Des Moines alongside Cloris Leachman. Following performances in local and regional drama productions, she enrolled in the Actors Studio in New York in 1948. Love made her film debut in the 1950 movie So Young So Bad, appearing in a bit as a juvenile delinquent in a production starring Paul Henreid and Rita Moreno. Her most recognized film role was playing Mattie Birdwell in the 1956 film Friendly Persuasion, directed by William Wyler.
Throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, Love appeared as a guest on various television programs, including The Twilight Zone, Hallmark Hall of Fame, and Příběhy Alfreda Hitchcocka. While she had a presence on screen, she achieved her greatest success on the Broadway stage, where she appeared in eight shows. In 1951, she won an award, though the specific title is not recorded in the provided text. Love passed away on October 30, 2011, at the age of 85.
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Phyllis Anne Love was an American theater and television actress born on December 21, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa. She attended Roosevelt High School in Des Moines with her close friend Cloris Leachman. After participating in various
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Full Filmography
37 titles- Harry O (1974)
- Ghost Story (1972) as Joan Howard
- Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones (1971) as Nurse
- Ironside (1967)
- Shane (1966) as Ada Gary
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Phyllis
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Connie Parr
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Tracy Rogers
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as Abigail Adams
- The Fugitive (1963) as Laura
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Andrea Holm
- Going My Way (1962)
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Ruth Wandemeir
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Cele Orlatti
- The New Breed (1961) as Mrs. Capples
- Bus Stop (1961)
- The Young Doctors (1961) as Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander
- The Tall Man (1960)
- The Master Builder (1960) as Kaja
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Mrs. Lucas
- The Deputy (1959) as Josie
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Elsa
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Elisa
- Perry Mason (1957) as Ellen Carter
- Perry Mason (1957) as Minerva Doubleday
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) as Mattie Birdwell
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Beth
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jennifer
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sue Thompson
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Katalin Tors
- So Young, So Bad (1950) as Delinquent Girl (uncredited)
- Studio One (1948) as The Girl
- Studio One (1948) as Phyllis
- Studio One (1948) as Alice Nichols
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Phyllis Love best known for?
Phyllis Love is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In the Cut (2003), Ghost Story (1972), Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones (1971), Ironside (1967).
When and where was Phyllis Love born?
Phyllis Love was born on December 21, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. They passed away on October 30, 2011.
How many credits does Phyllis Love have?
Phyllis Love has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1974.
What is Phyllis Love's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Phyllis Love (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use ONLY provided facts. Sources: TMDB Bio/Data, Wikipedia, ČSFD, Kinobox. Name: Phyllis Anne Love (TMDB Bio), Phyllis Ann Love (Wikipedia)....
Phyllis Love by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Katalin Tors — aged about 25
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Mrs. Lucas — aged about 33
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Andrea Holm — aged about 37
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Sue Thompson — aged about 29
- The New Breed (1961) as Mrs. Capples — aged about 35
- Perry Mason (1957) as Ellen Carter — aged about 31
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