Brenda Marshall
Brenda Marshall (born September 29, 1915 in Negros , Philippines , † July 30, 1992 in Palm Springs , California ), real name Ardis Ankerson Gaines, was an American actress .
Life
Brenda Marshall made her first film appearance in Hollywood in 1939 . She had her best-known screen appearance as a partner of Errol Flynn in The Lord of the Seven Seas from 1940. She replaced Olivia de Havilland , who was Flynn's partner regularly, but is no longer in the shadow of the superstar of the US film at the time wanted to.
From 1936 until the divorce in 1940, she was married to fellow actor Richard Gaines , their daughter was born in 1937. In 1941 Brenda Marshall married the actor William Holden . After 1943 she only appeared in three films, from 1950 she withdrew into private life. She was married to Holden until 1971. The marriage, which resulted in three children, was divorced after the husband's numerous affairs.
Filmography (selection)
- 1940: The Lord of the Seven Seas (The Sea Hawk)
- 1941: Mr. X going astray (Footsteps in the Dark)
- 1942: heroes of the air (Captains of the Clouds)
- 1943: Liebesleid (The Constant Nymph)
- 1943: Spy on the Orient Express (Background to Danger)
- 1943: Paris After Dark
- 1946: Strange Impersonation
- 1948: The Despiser; also: The Last Shot (Whispering Smith)
- 1950: In the footsteps of Winnetou (The Iroquois Trail)
Web links
- Brenda Marshall in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Pictures by Brenda Marshall In: Virtual History
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Marshall, Brenda |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Ardis Ankerson Gaines |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-american actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 29, 1915 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Negros , Philippines |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 30, 1992 |
| Place of death | Palm Springs , California |