Margaret Wycherly

Margaret Wycherly

actress

Margaret Wycherly was born on Oct 26, 1881 in UK. Margaret Wycherly's big-screen debut came with The Fight directed by George W. Lederer in 1915. Margaret Wycherly is known for White Heat directed by Raoul Walsh, James Cagney stars as Cody Jarrett and Virginia Mayo as Verna Jarrett. The upcoming new movie Margaret Wycherly plays is The President's Lady which will be released on May 21, 1953.

Margaret Wycherly was born in London, England on October 26, 1881. She was predominately a stage actress, continuing stage work even after performing in films. Her first film role came when she appeared in The Fight (1915) at 34 years old. It was not until 1929 that audiences got another glimpse of her in The Thirteenth Chair (1929). Playing largely character roles, one of her finest performances was as Gary Cooper's mother in Sergeant York (1941). She later gave stellar performances in The Yearling (1946) and Forever Amber (1947). She appeared on the then-new medium of television on The Philco Television Playhouse (1948). After a small role in The President's Lady (1953), Margaret retired at age 72. Three years later, on June 6, 1956, she died at age 74.

  • Birthday

    Oct 26, 1881
  • Place of Birth

    London, England, UK

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