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Laurette Taylor (born Loretta Helen Cooney; April 1, 1884 – December 7, 1946) was an American stage and silent film star who is particularly well known for originating the role of Amanda Wingfield in the first production of Tennessee Williams's play The Glass Menagerie.
Laurette Taylor (1883-1946) was an American actress who appeared in a few movies and influenced many acting legends. She was born and died in New York City and married twice.
Oct 18, 2013 · In “The Glass Menagerie” &8217; first Broadway run, Laurette Taylor delivered a performance hailed as the greatest ever by an American actor.
Laurette Taylor (born April 1, 1884, New York, New York, U.S.—died December 7, 1946, New York City) was an American actress who was perhaps best known for her roles in plays written by her second husband, J. Hartley Manners. Most notable was her comedic performance in Peg O’ My Heart (1912).
Apr 2, 2024 · “Some people have said that Laurette Taylor appeared to be a bag lady or a sad woman who somehow snuck into the theatre and wandered on the stage. She did. There was no artifice to her.
Taylor, Laurette (1884–1946) American stage actress, considered one of the finest of the early 20th century, whose often troubled career ended in triumph with her creation of Amanda Wing-field in The Glass Menagerie. Born Loretta Cooney on April 1, 1884, in New York City; died on December 7, 1946, in New York; first of three children of James ...
Nov 4, 2008 · Learn about the life and career of Laurette Taylor, a legendary actress who starred in Peg o' my Heart and The Glass Menagerie. Read an excerpt from her daughter's intimate biography and discover her wit, talent and struggles.
