Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Nació el 23 de noviembre de 1898 en Sherman, Texas, USA, murió el 28 de julio de 1984.

Bess Flowers (November 23, 1898 – July 28, 1984) was an American actress. By some counts considered the most prolific actress in the history of Hollywood, she was known as "The Queen of the Hollywood Extras," appearing in over 700 movies in her 41 year career.

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Born in Sherman, Texas, Flowers's film debut came when she appeared in Hollywood (1923). She made three films that year, and then began working extensively. Many of her appearances are uncredited, as she generally played non-speaking roles.

By the 1930s, Flowers was in constant demand. Her appearances ranged from Alfred Hitchcock and John Ford thrillers to comedic roles alongside of Charley Chase, the Three Stooges, Leon Errol, Edgar Kennedy, and Laurel and Hardy.

She appeared in the following five films which won the Academy Award for Best Picture: It Happened One Night, You Can't Take it with You, All About Eve, The Greatest Show on Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days. In each of these movies, Flowers was uncredited. Including these five movies, she had appeared in twenty-three Best Picture nominees in total, making her the record holder for most appearances in films nominated for the award. Her last movie was Good Neighbor Sam in 1964.

Flowers's acting career was not confined to feature films. She was also seen in many episodic American TV series, such as I Love Lucy, notably in episodes, "Lucy Is Enceinte" (1952), "Ethel's Birthday" (1955), and "Lucy's Night in Town" (1957), where she is usually seen as a theatre patron.

Outside her acting career, in 1945, Bess Flowers helped to found the Screen Extras Guild (active: 1946-1992, then merged with SAG), where she served as one of its first vice-presidents and recording secretaries.

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Rear Window (8.3) La ventana indiscreta Película · 1954 como Songwriter's Party Guest with Poodle (uncredited)
Vertigo (8.1) Vértigo Película · 1958 como Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
Laura (7.6) Película · 1944 como Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Giant (7.6) Gigante Película · 1956 como Guest at Jeff Rink's Banquet (uncredited)
Gilda (7.5) Película · 1946 como Gambler at Roulette Table (uncredited)
The Thin Man (7.5) La cena de los acusados Película · 1934 como Nick's Party Guest (uncredited)
Now, Voyager (7.4) La extraña pasajera Película · 1942 como Concert Audience Member (uncredited)
Midnight (7.4) Medianoche Película · 1939 como Flammarions' Party Guest / Stephanie's Party Guest (uncredited)
Holiday (7.3) Vivir para gozar Película · 1938 como Party Guest (uncredited)
My Reputation (7.3) Mi reputación Película · 1946 como Guest at Van Ormans' New Year's Eve Party / Party Guest (uncredited)
A Star Is Born (7.1) Ha nacido una estrella Película · 1954 como Academy Awards Attendee (uncredited)
Angel Face (7.1) Cara de ángel Película · 1953 como Shirley - Barrett's Secretary (uncredited)
The Fly (7.0) La mosca Película · 1958 como Audience Member (uncredited)
Calamity Jane (7.0) Doris Day en el Oeste Película · 1953 como Officer's Wife in Reception Line (uncredited)
Humoresque (7.0) De amor también se muere Película · 1947 como Party Guest / Concert Attendee (uncredited)
Boom Town (7.0) Fruto Dorado Película · 1940 como Worker in McMasters' Office (uncredited)
Camille (6.9) La dama de las camelias Película · 1936 como Party Guest (uncredited)
Phantom Lady (6.9) La dama desconocida Película · 1944 como Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Nightfall (6.9) Al caer la noche Película · 1956 como Woman at Fashion Show (uncredited)
Niagara (6.8) Niágara Película · 1953 como Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
The Robe (6.8) La túnica sagrada Película · 1953 como Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)
The Prowler (6.8) El merodeador Película · 1951 como Spectator at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)
Magic Town (6.8) Ciudad mágica Película · 1947 como Mayor's Secretary (uncredited)
Topper (6.7) Una pareja invisible Película · 1937 como Patron at Rainbow Club (uncredited)
The Prize (6.7) El premio Película · 1963 como Lady In Audience (uncredited)
Conflict (6.7) Retorno al abismo Película · 1945 como Guest at Rainbow Lodge (uncredited)
Deception (6.7) Engaño Película · 1946 como Wedding Guest Ringing Glass (uncredited)
Shopworn (6.7) Cruel desengaño Película · 1932 como Banquet Party Guest (uncredited)
Over 21 (6.7) Película · 1945 como Woman in Gow's Outer Office (uncredited)
Wonder Man (6.6) Un hombre fenómeno Película · 1945 como Pelican Club Extra / Opera Patron (uncredited)
Ziegfeld Girl (6.6) Las chicas de Ziegfeld Película · 1941 como Palm Beach Casino Patron (uncredited)
Ivy (6.6) Abismos Película · 1947 como Set Rehearsal (uncredited)
The Woman in Green (6.5) Sherlock Holmes. El caso de los dedos cortados Película · 1945 como Bar Patron (seen in mirror) (uncredited)
G.I. Blues (6.5) Café Europa en uniforme (G.I. Blues) Película · 1960 como Cafe Europa patron (uncredited)
M (6.5) Película · 1951 como Minor Role (uncredited)
Illegal (6.5) Ilegal Película · 1955 como Diner at Bar of Justice Restaurant (uncredited)
Scared Stiff (6.5) Una herencia de miedo Película · 1953 como Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Living It Up (6.5) Viviendo su vida Película · 1954 como Patron at Wonderland Ballroom (uncredited)
Louisa (6.5) Película · 1950 como Wedding Guest in Park (uncredited)
The Caddy (6.4) ¡Qué par de golfantes! Película · 1953 como Guest at country club (uncredited)
Pittsburgh (6.4) Forja de corazones Película · 1942 como Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
The Locket (6.3) La huella de un recuerdo Película · 1946 como Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Honky Tonk (6.3) Quiero a este hombre Película · 1941 como Governor's Wife (uncredited)
Coney Island (6.3) Se necesitan maridos Película · 1943 como Society Patron at Ocean Gardens
China Passage (6.3) Misterio en el Barco Película · 1937 como Passenger at Captain's Table (uncredited)
Show Boat (6.2) Magnolia Película · 1951 como Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
The Chase (6.2) Acosados Película · 1946 como Woman sitting at bar at Florida Club
A Free Soul (6.2) Un alma libre Película · 1931 como Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
Phffft (6.2) Película · 1954 como Nightclub Patron / Woman at Airport (uncredited)
Call Me Madam (6.2) Llámeme señora Película · 1953 como Lady Seated Behind Duchess (uncredited)
Where the Boys Are (6.1) Donde hay chicos hay chicas (Playas de Florida) Película · 1960 como Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Mardi Gras (6.1) Martes de carnaval Película · 1958 como French Quarter Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Let's Dance (6.1) Vamos a bailar Película · 1950 como Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
On the Riviera (6.0) En la costa azul Película · 1951 como Lady Watching TV at Nightclub Bar (uncredited)
Torch Song (5.9) La canción de la antorcha Película · 1953 como Woman at Rehearsal (uncredited)
The Long Wait (5.9) Tras sus propias huellas (La larga espera) Película · 1954 como Woman in Gambling House (uncredited)
The Great Caruso (5.9) El Gran Caruso Película · 1951 como Front Row Audience Member at 'Lucia di Lammermoor' (uncredited)
Speed (5.9) La prueba suprema Película · 1936 como Extra at Company Dance
Hideout (5.9) Película · 1949 como Guest at honorary degree ceremony
The Lost World (5.8) El mundo perdido Película · 1960 como Guest at Zoological Institute Forum (uncredited)
Battle Cry (5.8) Más allá de las lágrimas Película · 1955 como Woman Seated at Table for Three (uncredited)
She Devil (5.7) La diabla (She Devil) Película · 1957 como Party Guest (uncredited)
Serenade (5.6) Dos pasiones y un amor Película · 1956 como Opera Attendee (uncredited)
Zotz! (5.6) Película · 1962 como Party Guest (uncredited)
Road Show (5.6) Película · 1941 como Member of Carnival Audience (uncredited)
Dear Brat (5.6) Mi adorable chiquilla Película · 1951 como Laura Millikan, reporter (uncredited)
Heartbeat (5.2) Latido (Heartbeat) Película · 1946 como Ball Guest (uncredited)
Career Girl (5.0) Película · 1944 como Miss Cunningham - Mr. Dexter's Secretary (uncredited)
Man About Town (4.5) Un tenorio improvisado Película · 1939 como Spectator Behind Lady Arlington (uncredited)