Jane Darwell

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jane Darwell was an American film and stage actress. With appearances in over 100 major motion pictures, Darwell is perhaps best-remembered for her portrayal of the matriarch and leader of the Joad family in the film adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and her role as the Bird Woman in Mary Poppins. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Darwell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Overview

Jane Darwell has 172 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Roving Reporters Trilogy with 2 titles. Signature works include The Grapes of Wrath, Captain Tugboat Annie, All That Money Can Buy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
172
Birth Date
1879-10-15 00:00:00
Birth Place
Palmyra, Missouri, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q230159), public domain (CC0).