Moorehead's transition to television won acclaim for drama and comedy. <> . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Rev John Henderson Moorehead I found on Findagrave.com. The family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and Moorehead's ambition to become an actress grew "very strong". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Lt. Andy Anderson: In plain English, he didn't know what hit him. Agnes was born in Clinton, Massachusetts in 1900. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Olive Agnes Moorehead found in 3 trees View all. Pendleton, director of radiological health at the University of Utah, stated, "With these numbers, this case could qualify as an epidemic. 0000001287 00000 n Agnes Moorhead, famous for her role on Bewitched, lived in this California mansion in the 1950s and commissioned legendary interior designer Tony Duquette to decorate it. Moorehead married actor John Griffith Lee in 1930, and they divorced in 1952. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. She was often introduced on the show as the "first lady of Suspense". Oops, something didn't work. Her close friend Sandra Gould, who was featured with her on Bewitched, recalls that long before Moorehead developed the uterine cancer that killed her in 1974, she recounted rumors of "some radioactive germs" on location in Utah, observing: "Everybody in that picture has gotten cancer and died." Agnes married Harry Pratt on month day 1905, at age 17 at marriage place, Iowa. She later received an honorary doctorate in literature from. Moorehead was a devout Presbyterian (Reynolds described her as "terribly religious") and, in interviews, often spoke of her relationship with God. Ted Thackrey Jr. in the Los Angeles Times May 1, 1974, Agnes and her family owned a farm not far from me, quite the place. I'll be happy to head the campaign. Moorehead noted and was encouraged by her father's amused reactions. She and several cast members were exposed to radiation while making "The Conqueror" in Nevada which led to speculation this was the cause when diagnosed with uterine cancer. Try again. It was a lovely mansion and quite the farm with a wonderful view of the Muskingum River in Zanesville, Ohio, By watching TCM & Hollywood Suite etc., I found to fall in LOVE with Miss Agnes Moorehead with her very great acting skills on the big screen, eh ! Moorehead received an honorary doctoral degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. After a private Presbyterian funeral service, Agnes was interred beside them in Abby Mausoleum located in Dayton's historic Memorial Park. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In 1967, she portrayed an Indian named Watoma on the ABC military-western series Custer with Wayne Maunder in the title role. 35 0 obj Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In 1964, Moorehead played the slatternly maid, Velma Carruther, to Bette Davis in the gothic thriller Hush Hush, Sweet Charlotte and would receive her fourth and final Academy Award nomination for her work. Moorehead, was president for 22 years.In 1900 he was ordained to the United Presbyterian ministry and during the World War served as chaplain at the Great Lakes Training Station at Chicago. Also Known As: Agnes Robertson Moorehead Died At Age: 73 Family: Spouse/Ex-: John Griffith Lee (m. 1930-1952), Robert Gist (m. 1954-1958) father: John Henderson Moorehead mother: Mildred McCauley children: Sean Actresses American Women Height: 5'7" (170 cm ), 5'7" Females Died on: April 30, 1974 place of death: Rochester, Minnesota, United States I was also told by many family members no longer with me, that I am a distant cousin of Miss Moorehead. Co-star Dick Sargent, who in 1969 replaced the ill Dick York as Samantha's husband, Darrin Stephens, had a more difficult relationship with Moorehead, caustically describing her as "a tough old bird.". She appeared in "Marco's Millions," "Scarlet Pages" and "Men, Soldiers and Women," toured in vaudeville, and then began her radio career with Orson Welles' Mercury Players and a continuing role in Lionel Barrymore's "Mayor of the Town" radio series. In a career spanning five decades, her credits included work in radio, stage, film, and television. 0000005227 00000 n She later commented that she had not expected it to succeed and that she ultimately felt trapped by its success. stipulating BJU should use the farm for retreats and special meetings with a Christian emphasis. During the 1940s and 1950s, Moorehead was one of the most in demand actresses for radio dramas, especially on the CBS show Suspense. ", She was twice nominated for the Academy Award in 1942 for "The Magnificent Ambersons" and in 1948 for "Johnny Belinda" and she won an Emmy in 1967 for outstanding supporting actress in "The Wild, Wild West.". Please reset your password. [1] . Failed to remove flower. Located seven miles from campus in Rix Mills, the farm was acquired by the University in 2004. In "Sorry, Wrong Number" Moorehead offered a famed, bravura performance using only her voice, and for "The Invaders" she was offered a script where she had no dialogue at all. Moorehead, "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003" . She fell ill during the production and was so sick that she had to quit and let Arlene Francis take her place. Credits, Media/Business Inquiries Please try again later. Moorehead, who died from uterine cancer on April 30, 1974, at a hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, also went through two divorces, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Can you list the top facts and stats about Agnes Moorehead? Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Try again. R.I.P. Agnes began performing at a young age when her parents encouraged her to recite and sing in public. Moorehead received six Emmy Award nominations, but was quick to remind interviewers that she had enjoyed a long and distinguished career. She also had a vivid imagination and loved to create characters to fit every mood. 0000012270 00000 n [1] Moorehead was the recipient of such accolades as a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards. Her mother was a mezzo-soprano and her father was a Presbyterian minister whose work eventually moved the family to St. Louis, Missouri. In the 19631964 season, she appeared in an episode of the ABC series about college life, Channing. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. PEOPLE had been reported that several of the cast members and crew who worked on the movie died from cancer. There was an error deleting this problem. She is prominently displayed framed with a B&W 8x10 photograph and the wonderful autograph above my mantle on my eleven foot Wall of Fame. Broadway productions that she appeared in include Marcos Millions, Scarlet Pages and Men, Soldiers and Women., Jimmy Stewart and Agnes Moorehead in the 1949 film "The Stratton Story" about baseball star Monty Straton. No portion of this document may be reproduced, copied or revised without written permission of the authors. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. She was returned to Ohio for her entombment. 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Agnes Moorehead not only deserved her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, she deserved the the Oscar for her role in "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte." Moorehead later shaved six years off her age by claiming to have been born in 1906. Resend Activation Email. Agnes Moorhead shows plenty of spunk, and the great Vincent Price steals every scene in which he appears. Moorehead bequeathed her 1967 Emmy Award statue for The Wild Wild West, her private papers, and her home in Rix Mills, Ohio, to her alma mater Muskingum College. In the 1963-1964 season, she appeared in an episode of the ABC series about college life, Channing. cemeteries found in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. << Died Kathy Holt, December 6, 2014 at 8:38 p.m. David W. Sturgeon, April 30, 2015 at 5:38 p.m. Ted Duncan,jr., May 3, 2015 at 11:08 a.m. Terry Avalos, December 9, 2015 at 12:03 a.m. From the Archives: Agnes Moorehead, character actress of movies and TV, dies. 0000001029 00000 n Dr. Malcolm Wells: In my report I shall state that death was caused by a stunning blow followed by severe laceration and hemorrhage. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. nl:Agnes Moorehead (In contrast, the bomb dropped on Hiroshima was 13 kilotons.) Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Shortly before her death, Moorehead, who embraced her Reformed Calvinist roots, sought conservative causes to benefit after her death through her estate. Resend Activation Email. trailer | Photo: Getty Images, Her last acting appearances include a segment of a two-hour television trilogy, Rex Harrison: Stories of Love.. She had attended high school in Hamilton and when not busy in Hollywood residing in her Beverly Hills home, she would spend long periods of time on a farm she owned in Hamilton purchased so as to be near her parents. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Agnes Moorehead is one of the many actors affected by the "Conqueror Curse," named for the movie The Conqueror that was filmed on a freshly-used atom bomb test site. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Sorry, Wrong Number also inspired writers of the CBS television series The Twilight Zone to script an episode with Moorehead in mind. [6] In one of her last films, What's the Matter with Helen? "[citation needed] Pendleton points out that radioactivity can concentrate in "hot spots" such as the rolling dunes of Snow Canyon, a natural reservoir for windblown material. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Actress. There was an error deleting this problem. Edit your search or learn more She believed that it offered her excellent training and allowed her to develop her voice to create a variety of characterizations. . A crazed killer known as "The Bat" is on the loose in a mansion full of people.A crazed killer known as "The Bat" is on the loose in a mansion full of people.A crazed killer known as "The Bat" is on the loose in a mansion full of people. Moorehead also left her professional papers, scripts, Christmas cards and scrapbooks to the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research at the Wisconsin Historical Society. In a career spanning four decades, her credits included work in radio, stage, film, and television. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip. The Shadow knows!". Plus, her name is "Moorehead" which makes me giggle like a 12 year old boy. She joined the chorus of the St. Louis Municipal Opera Company, known as "The Muny". cemeteries found in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Later in her life, Moorehead spent much time on her 320-acre farm in Ohio, land owned by her family for more than a century and had been homesteaded by her great-grandparents. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 - April 30, 1974) was an American actress whose career of six decades included work in radio, stage, . 30 luxury home design trends and features adorning 2017. In 1994, Moorehead was posthumously inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Moorehead met Orson Welles and by 1937 was one of his principal Mercury Players, along with Joseph Cotten. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Agnes had 3 sisters: Laura Esther Paulsen and 2 other siblings. She is also known for the radioplay Sorry, Wrong Number (1943) and its several subsequent re-recordings for Suspense. She expressed a fondness for the show's star, Elizabeth Montgomery, and said that she had enjoyed working with her. Ms. Moorehead is seven rows over and three up -- a very quiet, peaceful place with a bench right in front of her crypt. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Coming full circle, she ended her career on the Broadway stage. By the mid-1940s, Moorehead joined MGM, negotiating a $6,000-a-week contract with the provision to perform also on radio, an unusual clause at the time. The Rebel knew her son and presents his mother a medallion that the son had placed in The Rebel's custody. She later recalled going four days without food, and said that it had taught her "the value of a dollar." Trip Planning Caution: RoadsideAmerica.com offers maps, directions and attraction details as a convenience, providing all information as is. Moorehead knew a thing or two about eyeshadow. Prior to her time in Tinseltown, Moorehead earned a bachelor's degree in 1923 from Muskingum College (now University) in New Concord. "Detective Story" was an old time radio series that was later renamed "The Shadow" in which Moorehead played the part of Margot Lane from 1937 - 1939. [8] She is entombed at Dayton Memorial Park in Dayton, Ohio. Please reset your password. By . 14 0 obj Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and Moorehead's ambition to become an actress grew "very strong". Agnes Belle Pratt was born on month day 1887, at birth place, Iowa, to George Wesley Moorehead and Lydia Ann Moorehead. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Search for Another Deceased . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Agnes Moorehead I found on Findagrave.com. However, she had negotiated to appear in only eight of every twelve episodes made, therefore allowing her sufficient time to pursue other projects. Moorehead was in Broadway productions of Don Juan in Hell in 1951-1952, and Lord Pengo in 1962-1963. In 1939, Welles moved the Mercury Theatre to Hollywood, where he started working for RKO Pictures. This is a carousel with slides. Which other stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame have connections to Agnes Moorehead? She left her family's Ohio estate and farmlands, Moorehead Manor, to Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, as well as some biblical studies books from her personal library. Moorehead played a selfish, neurotic woman who overhears a murder being plotted via crossed phone wires who eventually realizes she is the intended victim. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. More, Roadside Presidents app for iPhone, iPad. Moorehead received an honorary doctoral degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. Played so many roles, very talented lady.. She found work in radio and was soon in demand, often working on several programs in a single day. She held a master of arts degree from the University of Wisconsin and taught English and dramatics before turning to the stage. One of her most famous radio performances was as the neurotic wife-victim in "Sorry, Wrong Number," now recognized as a classic. She played Parthy Hawks, wife of Cap'n Andy and mother of Magnolia, in MGM's hit 1951 remake of Show Boat. In 1967, she portrayed an Indian named Watoma on the ABC military-western series Custer with Wayne Maunder in the title role. Moorehead was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts but raised in Clinton, Massachusetts (even though her birth certificate says Clinton, Ma, Miss Moorehead often said that she was actually born in Cambridge, Ma), of English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh ancestry, to a Presbyterian clergyman, John Henderson Moorehead, and his wife, the former Mildred McCauley, who had been a singer. As a young teenager, one of my favourite comedy programs with Bewitched which Agness played Endora, the Grandmother & mother to Samantha. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1409/agnes-moorehead. | Photo: Wikimedia Commons. While rarely playing leads in films, Moorehead's skill at character development and range earned her one Primetime Emmy Award and twoGolden Globe awards in addition to four Academy Award and six Emmy Award nominations. On-route maps, 1,000s of photos, special research targets! She left her familys Ohio estate and farmlands, Moorehead Manor, to Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, as well as some biblical studies books from her personal library. Drag images here or select from your computer for Agnes Moorehead memorial. Learn more about merges. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Moorehead explained that MGM usually refused to allow their actors to play on radio as "the actors didn't have the knowledge or the taste of the judgment to appear on the right sort of show." What actress left her family's Ohio estate and farmlands. Try again later. Please try again later. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. By the mid 1940s, Moorehead joined MGM, negotiating a $6,000-a-week contract with the provision to perform also on radio, an unusual clause at the time. 13 24 She formerly appeared on the Al Pierce Show, Ben Bernie Show and The March of Time.He was born in Muskingum County, Ohio. We used to drive by, hoping we might get a peek of her when we found out they were in town. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? %%EOF A simple and wholesome beginning Agnes Robertson Moorehead was born on December 6th, 1900 in Clinton, Massachusetts. Agnes Moorehead is one of the many actors affected by the "Conqueror Curse," named for the movie The Conqueror that was filmed on a freshly-used atom bomb test site. Year should not be greater than current year. His death due to a massive heart attack. . | Photo: Getty Images. The Touchdown Tavern in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, opened the Agnes Moorehead Lounge, exhibiting memorabilia. /O 15 Muskingum took over the house and farm from Bob Jones University in 2004. Debbie Reynolds explicitly denied to film historian Robert Osborne that her "best friend" Moorehead was gay.[6]. As she was dying, she reportedly said: "I should never have taken that part.". She starred as a nun in the western TV series, Rawhide episode, "Incident of the Challenge", (1960). Agnes Moorehead, whose acting career spanned half a century and almost every character role from glamorous divorcee to acid-tongued witch, died Tuesday at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn.. . %PDF-1.7 Some people don't like to watch anything that's not in colorthey don't know what they're missing. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Agnes Moorehead Show Count: 121 Series Count: 10 Role: Old Time Radio Star . Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA, Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA. She was often introduced on the show as the "first lady of Suspense". [Kitsa, 05/17/2013] Elizabeth Montgomery, Agnes Moorhead, and Dick York, circa 1960s. Some people look down at anything made in the fifties or sixties as hopelessly hokeyand they don't know what they're missing either. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. She left her family's Ohio estate and farmlands, Moorehead Manor, to Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, as well as some biblical studies books from her personal library. Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 - April 30, 1974) was an American actress. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Agnes Robertson Moorehead was an American actress. In the 1974 Broadway version of Gigi, Moorehead portrayed Aunt Alicia, in which she recorded the song, 'The Contract.' Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. ru:, The facility was inaugurated in Fall 2021. endobj Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Moorehead skillfully portrayed puritanical matrons, neurotic spinsters, possessive mothers, and comical secretaries throughout her career. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story. Try again later. In 1923, Moorehead earned a bachelor's degree, with a major in biology, from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, and while there she also appeared in college stage plays. His pastoral assignments took the family to Hamilton, Ohio in 1904 and to St. Louis eight years later. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 0000012072 00000 n She also appeared in his films Journey Into Fear (1943), based on a novel by Eric Ambler, and The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), based on a novel by Booth Tarkington. Failed to report flower. The connection between fallout radiation and cancer in individual cases has been practically impossible to prove conclusively. Throughout the 1940s, Agnes was kept busy in family dramas (Our . Moorehead noted and was encouraged by her father's amused reactions. By eating local meat and produce, the Conqueror cast and crew were increasing their risk. She appeared in the 1956 movie The Conqueror, which was shot downwind from a nuclear test site and was one of over 90 cast and crew members to contract cancer out of the 220 who worked on the picture. A system error has occurred. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "[3] In 1943-1944, Moorehead portrayed "matronly housekeeper Mrs. Mullet", who was constantly offering her "candied opinion", in Mutual Radio's The Adventures of Leonidas Witherall; she inaugurated the role on CBS Radio.[4]. Failed to delete memorial. During the 946 episodes run of Suspense, Moorehead was cast in more episodes than any other actor or actress. pl:Agnes Moorehead That same season, she appeared in Pat O'Brien's ABC sitcom Harrigan and Son. Moorehead met the actress Helen Hayes who encouraged her to try to enter films, but her first attempts were met with failure. << Evening, May 23, 1938 The Zanesville Signal Rev. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Both marriages didnt produce any child. Try again later. Did you ever meet Agnes Moorehead? As a teacher in New York, she enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and made her first appearance at the Municipal Opera in St. Louis. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 0000001170 00000 n Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Later that year she said that she had enjoyed playing the role, but that it was not challenging and the show itself was "not breathtaking" although her flamboyant and colorful character appealed to children. You can always change this later in your Account settings. including the Ohio farm, to the ultra-conservative Christian Bob Jones University, along with her huge library of Biblical studies books. Her will stipulated that BJU should use the farm for retreats and special meetings "with a Christian emphasis", but the distance of the estate from the South Carolina campus rendered . She also felt that the television writing was often below standard and dismissed many of the Bewitched scripts as "hack" in a 1965 interview. In 1994, Moorehead was posthumously inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame. She was in many important films, including Dark Passage and Since You Went Away, either playing key small or large supporting parts. Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She worked until the very end. Two of them were particularly "dirty", depositing long-lasting radiation over the area. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Failed to remove flower. 0000005395 00000 n The "Bewitched" star battled with cancer and eventually succumbed to the disease at the age of 74, as shown in her IMDB profile. She recreated the performance six times for Suspense and several times on other radio shows, always using her original, dog-eared script. Thanks for your help! In 1923, Moorehead earned a bachelor's degree, with a major in biology, from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, and while there she also appeared in college stage plays. Template:GoldenGlobeBestSuppActressMotionPicture 1961-1980, id:Agnes Moorehead Her mother indulged her active imagination often asking "Who are you today, Agnes? She recreated the performance six times for Suspense and several times on other radio shows, always using her original, dog-eared script. Moorehead bequeathed her 1967 Primetime Emmy Award statue for The Wild Wild West, her private papers, and her home in Rix Mills, Ohio, to her alma mater, Muskingum College. 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