Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Nato il 23 novembre 1898 a Sherman, Texas, USA, morto il 28 luglio 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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Và e uccidi (7.5) The Manchurian Candidate Film · 1962 come Gomel's Lady Counterpart (uncredited)
Gilda (7.5) Film · 1946 come Gambler at Roulette Table (uncredited)
L'amica (7.1) Old Acquaintance Film · 1943 come Club Patron (uncredited)
Ritrovarsi (7.0) The Palm Beach Story Film · 1942 come Gerry's Maid of Honor/Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
Niagara (6.8) Film · 1953 come Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
La tunica (6.8) The Robe Film · 1953 come Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)
Al Jolson (6.8) The Jolson Story Film · 1946 come Woman in Audience/Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Nebbie (6.7) Conflict Film · 1945 come Guest at Rainbow Lodge (uncredited)
Gelosia (6.7) Wife vs. Secretary Film · 1936 come Party Guest (uncredited)
Over 21 (6.7) Film · 1945 come Woman in Gow's Outer Office (uncredited)
Marisa (6.6) Music for Millions Film · 1944 come Concertgoer (uncredited)
M (6.5) Film · 1951 come Minor Role (uncredited)
Incantesimo (6.3) The Eddy Duchin Story Film · 1956 come Party Guest at Central Park Casino (uncredited)
Io amo (6.2) A Free Soul Film · 1931 come Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
L'ambiziosa (6.2) Payment on Demand Film · 1951 come Restaurant Birthday Party Attendee
Il grande Caruso (5.9) The Great Caruso Film · 1951 come Front Row Audience Member at 'Lucia di Lammermoor' (uncredited)
Oppio (5.9) To the Ends of the Earth Film · 1948 come Ship Passenger (uncredited)
Mondo perduto (5.8) The Lost World Film · 1960 come Guest at Zoological Institute Forum (uncredited)
Dedizione (5.8) The Big Street Film · 1942 come Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Ritorna il sole (5.1) Their Own Desire Film · 1929 come Miriam - Polo Player/Snooty Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Career Girl (5.0) Film · 1944 come Miss Cunningham - Mr. Dexter's Secretary (uncredited)
Sono tua (4.8) You're My Everything Film · 1949 come Woman at Premiere (uncredited)