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Ida Lupino (4 February 1918 [1] – 3 August 1995) was a British actress, director, writer, and producer. Throughout her 48-year career, she appeared in 59 films and directed eight, working primarily in the United States, where she became a citizen in 1948.
Ida Lupino. Actress: High Sierra. Ida was born in London to a show business family. In 1932, her mother took Ida with her to an audition and Ida got the part her mother wanted. The picture was Her First Affaire (1932). Ida, a bleached blonde, went to Hollywood in 1934 playing small, insignificant parts.
Ida Lupino, English-born American film and television actress, director, and screenwriter who first gained fame through her portrayals of strong, worldly-wise characters and went on to become one of the first women to direct films in Hollywood.
Ida Lupino. Actress: High Sierra. Ida was born in London to a show business family. In 1932, her mother took Ida with her to an audition and Ida got the part her mother wanted. The picture was Her First Affaire (1932). Ida, a bleached blonde, went to Hollywood in 1934 playing small, insignificant parts.
Aug 5, 1995 · Ida Lupino, an earthy, intelligent movie actress who created a luminous gallery of worldly wise villainesses, gangster's molls and hand-wringing neurotics, died on Thursday night at her home in...
Feb 2, 2018 · How Ida Lupino broke Hollywood’s gender rules — half a century before #MeToo The groundbreaking — and wilful — actress, who was born 100 years ago, became one of the first to step behind ...
Mar 16, 2021 · Ida Lupino, Hollywood Renaissance Woman. The groundbreaking actor, writer, and filmmaker had an exceedingly colorful life, as captured by Ida Lupino: A Biography. By Hadley Hall Meares. March 16,...
Jan 28, 2019 · Ida Lupino’s bold, subversive films tackled social issues and still seem fresh almost 70 years later, writes Caryn James.
Aug 3, 1995 · Ida Lupino (4 February 1918 – 3 August 1995) was an English-American film actress and director, and a pioneer among women filmmakers. In her 48-year career, she appeared in 59 films and directed seven others. She also appeared in serial television programmes 58 times and directed 50 other episodes.
Feb 2, 2018 · There was no place for women directors in 1940s and 50s Hollywood, but that didn’t stop Ida Lupino. Long before John Cassavetes, Lupino – born in London 100 years ago – blazed a trail for fearless, independent filmmakers.