Paulene Myers
Paulene Myers | |
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Born | Paulene Elenora Myers November 9, 1913 Ocilla, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | December 8, 1996 Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 83)
Resting place | Chester Rural Cemetery |
Other names | Pauline Myers Pauline Meyers |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1938–1992 |
Paulene Elenora Myers (November 9, 1913 – December 8, 1996) was an American actress. Variations on the spelling of her name include Pauline Myers and Pauline Meyers.[1] She was a pioneer among African–American actors who performed on Broadway stage and appeared on many television series throughout her long career. Myers' career spanned over six decades.
Biography
Early life and career
Myers made her Broadway debut in 1933 in Growing Pains.[1] She was also featured in Broadway and national companies of major productions such as A Member of the Wedding, Anna Lucasta, and The Blacks.
Myers also worked as a model for sculptors and painters.[2]
Television roles
Among the many roles she played, some of her most notable were Mrs. Ward on the
Personal life and death
Myers lived in both Southern California for 23 years, and then in New York City for 12 years, and eventually settled in Chester, Pennsylvania, for the final two years of her life. She was interred in Chester Rural Cemetery.[citation needed]
Partial filmography
- Boomerang (1947) - Maid (uncredited)
- Something of Value (1957) - Kikuyu Woman (uncredited)
- Tarzan's Fight for Life (1958) - Native Mother (uncredited)
- How to Make a Monster (1958) - Millie - the pedestrian
- Take a Giant Step (1959) - Violet
- All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960) - Nurse (uncredited)
- To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) - Jesse - Dubose Servant Girl (uncredited)
- Honeymoon Hotel (1964) - Hogan - Ross's Secretary
- Shock Treatment (1964) - Dr. Walden
- Fate Is the Hunter (1964) - Mother (uncredited)
- Dear Heart (1964) - Florist
- I'll Take Sweden (1965) - Eloise (uncredited)
- The Third Day (1965) - Hannah - the Maid (uncredited)
- Fitzwilly (1967) - Oberblatz' Secretary (uncredited)
- Winning (1969) - Cleaning Woman (uncredited)
- The Lost Man (1969) - Grandma
- The Comic (1969) - Phoebe
- ...tick...tick...tick...(1970) - Mrs. Harley
- Black Chariot (1971)
- La cavale (1971)
- Lady Sings the Blues (1972) - Mrs. Edson
- Maurie (1973) - Rosie
- The Sting (1973) - Alva Coleman
- Lost in the Stars (1974) - Grace Kumalo
- Kolchak (1974, TV Series) - Mamalois Edmonds
- Armaguedon (1977)
- Bloodbrothers (1978) - Mrs. Pitt
- Deux (1989) - Nina Walkowicz
- My Cousin Vinny (1992) - Constance Riley
References
- ^ a b Pauline Myers at Internet Broadway Database
- Newspapers.com.
External links
- Paulene Myers at IMDb
- Paulene Myers at the Internet Broadway Database