Constance Cummings
Actor
- Born
- May 15, 1910, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Died
- November 23, 2005
- Age
- 95 years old
- Zodiac
- Taurus
- Total works
- 42 movies, 8 TV shows
- Latest work
- Dead Man's Folly (1986)
- Genres
- Comedy,Fantasy
Constance Cummings is an American-born British actress who made her film debut in 1931. She appeared in notable films such as Movie Crazy (1932) and American Madness (1932), and her role in Blithe Spirit (1945), adapted from a play by Noël Coward, is well-known. After moving to England, she continued her career on stage and screen, earning acclaim for her portrayal of Mary Tyrone in the Royal National Theatre's production of Long Day's Journey into Night. Cummings received a Tony Award in 1979 for Best Actress for her performance in Wings, where she played Emily Stilson. She was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of her work in the British entertainment industry.
