Katharine Alexander

Katharine Alexander (September 22, 1898 – January 10, 1981) was an American actress of stage and screen. She appeared in 44 films between 1930 and 1951.

Katharine Alexander
Born(1898-09-22)September 22, 1898
Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 10, 1981(1981-01-10) (aged 82)
Tryon, North Carolina, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1930–1951
Spouse(s)
William A. Brady, Jr.
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(
m. 1926; died 1935)
Children1

Biography

She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and died in Tryon, North Carolina. She was one eighth Cherokee Indian. She planned to be a concert artist, and it was while she was giving a violin recital that she was seen by Samuel Goldwyn who gave her a chance on stage from where she rose to be one of Broadway's leading ladies. She was married to William A. Brady Jr, (1900-1935), the son of William A. Brady a theatre actor, producer and sports promoter and actress Grace George. They had a daughter, Barbara Brady.

Theatrical productions

She starred alongside Paul Muni as his wife Linda Loman in London's Phoenix Theatre production of Death of a Salesman, which opened on July 28, 1949, directed by Elia Kazan.

Partial filmography


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