Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 19, 1913
Place of Birth:
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Frances Farmer
Biography
Frances Elena Farmer (September 19, 1913 – August 1, 1970) was an American actress of stage and screen. She is perhaps better known for sensationalized and fictional accounts of her life, and especially her involuntary commitment to a mental hospital. Farmer was the subject of three films, three books, and numerous songs and magazine articles.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nirvana - In Utero: Under Review | Lotta Morgan (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1988 | Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies | |
| 1958 | The Party Crashers | Mrs. Bickford |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake | Isabel |
| 1941 | Among the Living | Elaine Raden |
| 1941 | Badlands of Dakota | Calamity Jane |
| 1941 | World Premiere | Kitty Carr |
| 1940 | Flowing Gold | Linda Chalmers |
| 1940 | South of Pago Pago | Ruby Taylor |
| 1938 | Ride a Crooked Mile | Trina |
| 1937 | The Toast of New York | Josie Mansfield |
| 1937 | Ebb Tide | Faith Wishart |
| 1937 | Exclusive | Vina Swain |
| 1936 | Rhythm on the Range | Doris Halliday |
| 1936 | Come and Get It | Lotta Morgan / Lotta Bostrom |
| 1936 | Too Many Parents | Sally Colman |
| 1936 | Border Flight | Anne Blane |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Frances Farmer Presents | Host |
| 1948 | Studio One | |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |
| 1948 | Studio One | Sarah Walker |
| 1948 | Studio One | Laura Nelson |