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Ellen Drew

Biography

Ellen Drew

Actor

Born
November 23, 1915
Age at death
88 years old
Place of birth
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Years active
1936 – 1960
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66

Credits

60

Movies

6

TV series

25

Years active

6.9

Avg. rating

0

Awards won

The life and career of Ellen Drew

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Career timeline

  1. 1915 · Born

    Born in Kansas City, Missouri, USA

  2. 1936 · Screen debut

    Rhythm on the Range (Movie)

  3. 1952 · Breakthrough

    The Ford Television Theatre (TV)

  4. 1960 · Latest release

    The Barbara Stanwyck Show (TV)

  5. 2003 · Died

    December 3, 2003

Career in numbers

Titles per decade
Most frequent genres
  • Drama28
  • Comedy27
  • Romance16
  • Crime13
  • Western12
  • Music7
Highest-rated title Perry Mason 1957 7.7 Most popular title Perry Mason 1957 7.7

Known for

Frequent collaborators

People who appear most often alongside Ellen Drew in our catalogue.

Filmography

  1. 1960 The Barbara Stanwyck Show as Kate TV
  2. 1957 Perry Mason as Julia Webberly TV
  3. 1957 Outlaw's Son as Ruth Sewall Movie
  4. 1955 The Millionaire as Julia Conrad TV
  5. 1953 America for Me as School Teacher Movie
  6. 1952 The Ford Television Theatre as Elaine Anderson TV
  7. 1951 Man in the Saddle as Nan Melotte Movie
  8. 1951 Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as Mary Varnum TV
  9. 1951 The Great Missouri Raid as Bee Moore Movie
  10. 1950 Lux Video Theatre as Mrs. Spence TV
  11. 1950 Stars in My Crown as Harriet Gray Movie
  12. 1950 Cargo to Capetown as Kitty Mellar Movie
  13. 1950 The Baron of Arizona as Sofia de Peralta-Reavis Movie
  14. 1950 Davy Crockett, Indian Scout as Frances Oatman Movie
  15. 1949 The Crooked Way as Nina Martin Movie
  16. 1948 The Man from Colorado as Caroline Emmet Movie
  17. 1948 The Swordsman as Barbara Glowan Movie
  18. 1947 Johnny O'Clock as Nelle Marchettis Movie
  19. 1946 Crime Doctor's Man Hunt as Irene Cotter / Natalie Cotter Movie
  20. 1946 Sing While You Dance as Susan Kent Movie
  21. 1945 Man Alive as Connie McBride Movie
  22. 1945 Isle of the Dead as Thea Movie
  23. 1945 China Sky as Louise Thompson Movie
  24. 1944 That's My Baby! as Betty Moody Movie
  25. 1944 Dark Mountain as Kay Downey Movie
  26. 1944 The Impostor as Yvonne Movie
  27. 1943 Night Plane from Chungking as Ann Richards Movie
  28. 1942 Ice Capades Revue as Ann Porter Movie
  29. 1942 My Favorite Spy as Teresa 'Terry' Kyser Movie
  30. 1942 Star Spangled Rhythm as Ellen Drew (uncredited) Movie
  31. 1942 The Remarkable Andrew as Peggy Tobin Movie
  32. 1941 The Night of January 16th as Katherine "Kit" Lane Movie
  33. 1941 Our Wife as Babe Marvin Movie
  34. 1941 The Parson of Panamint as Mary Mallory Movie
  35. 1941 Reaching for the Sun as Rita Movie
  36. 1941 The Monster and the Girl as Susan Webster Movie
  37. 1940 The Mad Doctor as Linda Booth Movie
  38. 1940 The Texas Rangers Ride Again as Ellen 'Slats' Dangerfield Movie
  39. 1940 Christmas in July as Betty Casey Movie
  40. 1940 Buck Benny Rides Again as Joan Cameron Movie
  41. 1940 Women Without Names as Joyce King Movie
  42. 1940 French Without Tears as Diana Lake Movie
  43. 1939 Geronimo as Alice Hamilton Movie
  44. 1939 The Escape as Reporter Movie
  45. 1939 The Gracie Allen Murder Case as Ann Wilson Movie
  46. 1939 The Lady's from Kentucky as Penelope 'Penny' Hollis Movie
  47. 1938 If I Were King as Huguette Movie
  48. 1938 Sing, You Sinners as Martha Randall Movie
  49. 1938 You and Me as Cashier (uncredited) Movie
  50. 1938 Cocoanut Grove as Radio Station Receptionist Movie
  51. 1938 Dangerous to Know as Secretary on Intercom (voice) (uncredited) Movie
  52. 1938 Scandal Street as (uncredited) Movie
  53. 1937 Night of Mystery as Secretary Movie
  54. 1937 Turn Off the Moon as Model (uncredited) Movie
  55. 1937 Make Way for Tomorrow as Usherette (uncredited) Movie
  56. 1937 Murder Goes to College as Lil Movie
  57. 1936 College Holiday as Dancer on Train Movie
  58. 1936 Rose Bowl as Mary Arnold Movie
  59. 1936 The Accusing Finger as Wife Movie
  60. 1936 The Big Broadcast of 1937 as Telephone Girl Movie
  61. 1936 Murder with Pictures as Bit Role (uncredited) Movie
  62. 1936 Wives Never Know as Information Clerk at Flowerland Nurseries (uncredited) Movie
  63. 1936 Lady Be Careful as Girl in Sailboat Movie
  64. 1936 Hollywood Boulevard as Terry Ray - Casting Office Secretary (uncredited) Movie
  65. 1936 Yours for the Asking as Woman (uncredited) Movie
  66. 1936 Rhythm on the Range as Party Guest Movie

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Quick facts

When did Ellen Drew die?

Ellen Drew died on December 3, 2003 at the age of 88.

Where was Ellen Drew born?

Ellen Drew was born in Kansas City, Missouri, USA .

What was Ellen Drew’s first screen role?

The earliest title in our catalogue featuring Ellen Drew is Rhythm on the Range (1936).

How many movies and series has Ellen Drew made?

Our catalogue lists 66 titles for Ellen Drew: 60 movies and 6 TV series.

What is Ellen Drew’s highest-rated title?

Among titles with enough votes, Perry Mason has the highest audience rating, with 7.7/10 on TMDB.

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