|
|
Teresa Wright (I) (1918–2005)
A natural and lovely talent who was discovered for films by Samuel Goldwyn, the always likable Teresa Wright distinguished herself early on in high-caliber, Oscar-worthy form -- the only performer ever to be nominated for Oscars for her first three films. Always true to herself, she was able to earn Hollywood stardom on her own unglamorized terms. ...
See full bio »
Died:(age 86) in New Haven, Connecticut, USA |
Visit our Oscars Guide for a round-up of snubs and surprises, photos of the contenders, and the full list of nominees.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Known For
Filmography
Show 
Actress (86 credits)
1988
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Helen Appletree
Helen Appletree
- Mr. Penroy's Vacation
(1988)
... Helen Appletree
1986
Morningstar/Eveningstar
(TV Series)
Alice Blair
Alice Blair
- A Rose for Alice
(1986)
... Alice Blair
- The Firebird
(1986)
... Alice Blair
1973
Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law
(TV Series)
Ruthanne Cameron
Ruthanne Cameron
- The Camerons Are a Special Clan
(1973)
... Ruthanne Cameron
1964-1965
The Defenders
(TV Series)
Melissa Holmes / Anne Clark
Melissa Holmes / Anne Clark
- The Prosecutor
(1965)
... Melissa Holmes
- The Pill Man
(1964)
... Anne Clark
1964
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
Stella / Marion Brown
Stella / Marion Brown
- Lonely Place
(1964)
... Stella
- Three Wives Too Many
(1964)
... Marion Brown
1954-1962
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Louise Henderson / Allie Gulliver / Miss Mary / ...
Louise Henderson / Allie Gulliver / Miss Mary / ...
- The Big Laugh
(1962)
- The Hours Before Dawn
(1959)
... Louise Henderson
- Trap for a Stranger
(1959)
... Allie Gulliver
- Red Gulch
(1955)
... Miss Mary
- The End of Paul Dane
(1954)
... Margaret Swift
1960
Sunday Showcase
(TV Series)
Julia Grant / Margaret Bourke White
Julia Grant / Margaret Bourke White
- Our American Heritage: Shadow of a Soldier
(1960)
... Julia Grant
- The Margaret Bourke White Story
(1960)
... Margaret Bourke White
1957
Playhouse 90
(TV Series)
Carol Morton / Annie Sullivan
Carol Morton / Annie Sullivan
- The Edge of Innocence
(1957)
... Carol Morton
- The Miracle Worker
(1957)
... Annie Sullivan
1953-1957
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Alison Stevens / Julie Forrester / Janet Larson / ...
Alison Stevens / Julie Forrester / Janet Larson / ...
- Desperation
(1957)
... Alison Stevens
- The Lady in the Wind
(1955)
... Julie Forrester
- The Stars Don't Shine
(1955)
... Janet Larson
- The Happiest Day
(1954)
... Paula
- And Suddenly, You Knew
(1953)
... Mrs. Wentworth
1952-1957
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Sister Louise / Laura Savage / Terry Hagen
Sister Louise / Laura Savage / Terry Hagen
- Sister Louise Goes to Town
(1957)
... Sister Louise
- Witness to Condemn
(1956)
... Laura Savage
- Dress in the Window
(1952)
... Terry Hagen
1955-1956
The 20th Century-Fox Hour
(TV Series)
Janice Walner / Doris Walker
Janice Walner / Doris Walker
- Child of the Regiment
(1956)
... Janice Walner
- The Miracle on 34th Street
(1955)
... Doris Walker
1955-1956
The Star and the Story
(TV Series)
Eleanor Linton / Terry Spencer
Eleanor Linton / Terry Spencer
- The Lonely Ones
(1956)
... Eleanor Linton
- Her Crowning Glory
(1955)
... Terry Spencer
1954-1956
Climax!
(TV Series)
Louella Parsons / Lorna Baylor / Eilene Wade
Louella Parsons / Lorna Baylor / Eilene Wade
- The Louella Parsons Story
(1956)
... Louella Parsons
- The White Carnation
(1954)
... Lorna Baylor
- The Long Goodbye
(1954)
... Eilene Wade
1955-1956
Four Star Playhouse
(TV Series)
Carol / Sister Mary Winifred
Carol / Sister Mary Winifred
- Once to Every Woman
(1956)
... Carol
- The Good Sister
(1955)
... Sister Mary Winifred
1951-1955
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Laura Pennington / Emily Lawrence / Emily
Laura Pennington / Emily Lawrence / Emily
- The Enchanted Cottage
(1955)
... Laura Pennington
- The Sound of Waves Breaking
(1952)
... Emily Lawrence
- Manhattan Pastorale
(1951)
... Emily
1955
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln
- Love Is Eternal
(1955)
... Mary Todd Lincoln
Show
Soundtrack (2 credits)
Show
Thanks (2 credits)
Show
Self (22 credits)
Show
Archive footage (6 credits)
Edit
Personal Details
Other Works:
(12/20/74-1/17/75) Stage: Appeared in Eugene O'Neill's play, "Ah, Wilderness," at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT, with Geraldine Fitzgerald, William Swetland, Linda Hunt, John Braden and Richard Backus in the cast. Arvin Brown was director. Steven Rubin was set designer. Bill Walker was costume designer. Jamie ... See more »Height:
5' 3" (1.6 m)
Edit
Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
I only ever wanted to be an actress, not a star. See more »Trivia:
Became a grandmother for the 2nd time at age 68 when her son Niven and his wife Francesca bore Wright's granddaughter Katherine Corrine Busch on February 9, 1987. See more »Star Sign:
ScorpioContribute to This Page
In the latest episode: Arielle Kebbel dishes on how she told her parents about her Fifty Shades Freed role, and Black Panther stars name the real-life heroes that inspired their characters.