Virginia Weidler
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 21, 1927 in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- July 1, 1968
- Active Years
- 1931–1955 (25 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Virginia Anna Adelheid Weidler was an American child actress who gained popularity in Hollywood films throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Born on March 21, 1927, in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, she made her initial film appearance in 1931 and secured her first credited role in 1934. During her career, she was under contract to Paramount and also appeared in films while on loan to RKO-Radio Pictures. In 1938, she signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after her Paramount contract was not extended. Weidler, who was known to friends as Ginny, concluded her film career in 1943. She passed away on July 1, 1968, at the age of 41. Her known credits include 43 acting roles.
Career overview
Virginia Anna Adelheid Weidler was an American child actress who gained popularity in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Eagle Rock, California, on March 21, 1927, she began her film career with an initial appearance in 1931, followed by her first credited role in 1934. Throughout her career, she was recognized for her ability to portray characters who would resort to holding their breath to get their way. Known to friends as Ginny, she was often noted for having a knowing gleam in her eye that suggested trouble for those around her.
During her active years in the film industry, Weidler was under contract to Paramount, though she frequently appeared in roles while on loan to RKO-Radio Pictures. Following the conclusion of her contract with Paramount, she signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1938. Her film career spanned over a decade, resulting in 43 known acting credits before she retired in 1943. Weidler passed away on July 1, 1968, at the age of 41.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- MGM Parade (1955)
- Peeks at Hollywood (1946)
- The Youngest Profession (1943) as Joan Lyons
- Best Foot Forward (1943) as Helen Schlesinger
- Born to Sing (1942) as Patsy Eastman
- The Affairs of Martha (1942) as Miranda Sommerfield
- This Time for Keeps (1942) as Harriett Bryant
- Babes on Broadway (1941) as Jo Conway
- I'll Wait for You (1941) as Lizzie Miller
- Barnacle Bill (1941) as Virginia Johansen
- The Philadelphia Story (1940) as Dinah Lord
- All This, and Heaven Too (1940) as Louise
- Young Tom Edison (1940) as Tannie Edison
- Keeping Company (1940) as Harriet Thomas
- Gold Rush Maisie (1940) as Jubilee 'Jubie' Davis
- The Women (1939) as Little Mary
- The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939) as Patricia Lanyard
- Bad Little Angel (1939) as Patricia Victoria Sanderson
- Henry Goes Arizona (1939) as Molly Cullison
- The Great Man Votes (1939) as Joan
- Outside These Walls (1939) as Ellen Sparling
- Fixer Dugan (1939) as Ethel "Terry" O'Connell
- The Under-Pup (1939) as Janet Cooper
- The Rookie Cop (1939) as Nicey
- Too Hot to Handle (1938) as Hulda
- Out West with the Hardys (1938) as Jake Holt
- Men with Wings (1938) as Young Peggy Ranson
- Love Is a Headache (1938) as Jake O'Toole
- Mother Carey's Chickens (1938) as Lally Joy Popham
- Scandal Street (1938) as Wilma 'Willie' Murphy
- The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1937) as Luck
- Maid of Salem (1937) as Nabby
- Souls at Sea (1937) as Tina
- The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936) as Flowergirl
- Timothy's Quest (1936) as Samantha Tarbox
- Girl of the Ozarks (1936) as Edie Moseley
- Peter Ibbetson (1935) as Mimsey
- Freckles (1935) as Laurie Lou Duncan
- The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935) as Little Girl in Hospital
- Laddie (1935) as Little Sister
- Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1934) as Europena Wiggs
- Long Lost Father (1934) as Girl at Pier
- Surrender (1931) as Little Girl (uncredited)
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Virginia Weidler is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including MGM Parade (1955), Belíssima (2005), The Philadelphia Story (1940), Here Comes Mr. Oh (2012).
When and where was Virginia Weidler born?
Virginia Weidler was born on March 21, 1927 in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on July 1, 1968.
How many credits does Virginia Weidler have?
Virginia Weidler has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1931 to 1955.
What is Virginia Weidler's background in cinema and television?
Virginia Anna Adelheid Weidler was an American child actress who gained popularity in Hollywood films throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Born on March 21, 1927, in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, she made her initial film appearance in 1931 and secured her first credited role in 1934. During her career, she was under...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Philadelphia Story (1940) as Dinah Lord — aged about 13
- MGM Parade (1955) — aged about 28
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