Anne Seymour
Anne Seymour was a versatile actress known for her work in stage, film, television, and radio.
Movie Actress
September 11, 1909
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Anne Seymour was a versatile American actress with a career spanning four decades, known for her remarkable performances on stage, screen, and radio. She gained recognition for her roles in films such as “The Hustler” and “The Boston Strangler” and popular television shows like “Perry Mason”, “Gunsmoke”, and “Matlock”. In 1985, she became the first woman to receive the National Medal of Arts.
Seymour, who passed away in 1988 at the age of 79, began her career with the Jitney Players, earning $15 per week. She later appeared in four Broadway productions and over 5,000 radio programs, including the soap drama “The Story of Mary Marlin” from 1934 to 1945. Notably, Seymour was also a skilled car mechanic, using her mechanical abilities during World War II to maintain and repair vehicles.
Though she is no longer with us, Anne Seymour’s contributions to the entertainment industry and her wartime efforts as a mechanic continue to be remembered and celebrated.