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Celeste Holm
Ado Annie in Oklahoma! and Oscar-winning film work.
Gentleman’s Agreement · All About Eve
- Born
- 29 April 1917
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Died
- 15 July 2012
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Celeste Holm
American stage and screen performer who originated a major Broadway musical role before moving to Hollywood. Won an Oscar for Gentleman’s Agreement.
Early life
Education and theatre
Grew up travelling between countries with her family. Performed at school in Chicago and studied drama before entering professional theatre.
Career
- 1938
Broadway debut
Appeared in Gloriana.
- 1943
Musical breakthrough
Originated Ado Annie in Oklahoma!
- 1946
Film contract
Joined 20th Century Fox.
Selected work
Gentleman’s Agreement
Won the supporting-actress Oscar.
All About Eve
Played Karen Richards.
High Society
Appeared in the musical comedy.
Beyond work
Family
Her sons included computing pioneer Ted Nelson. Shared many years with actor Wesley Addy, whom she married in 1961.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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