Watson was born in Quebec and raised in Ottawa, the daughter of an officer in the British Army. Despite his wishes, she traveled to New York City and enrolled in a dramatic school. [2] …

Having no trouble whatsoever situating themselves into any and all's business, Lucile played imperious mother to filmdom's top stars including James Stewart and Robert Taylor, and often …

Canadian-born actress. She was known as the "Queen of the Dowagers" because of her several roles as motherly types in film. In 1943 she was nominated for an Academy Award for best …

Discover life events, stories and photos about Lucile Watson (1879–1962) of Quebec, Quebec, Canada.

May 27, 2025 · Here are 10 things you should know about Lucile Watson, born 146 years ago today. She acted on Broadway for a half-century, while also appearing in vaudeville, pictures, …

Lucile Watson was born in Quebec, Canada, and raised in Ottawa. She moved to New York City to enroll at New York's Academy of Dramatic Arts. She was identified early on as a …

Watson was primarily a stage actress, appearing in 39 Broadway plays. In perhaps her most acclaimed performance, Watson portrayed Fanny Farrelly in playwright Lillian Hellman's anti …

Watson was primarily a stage actress, appearing in 39 Broadway plays. She starred in such plays as Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines, Heartbreak House, Ghosts, The Importance of Being …

Sep 23, 2012 · Thanks for these excellent portraits of Lucile Watson and Maude Erburne, both of whom played matrons with deft helpings of saltiness and strength as well as humor.

Actress Lucile Watson, born on May 27, 1879 and died on Jun 24, 1962 starred in Watch on the Rhine, The Great Lie, The Razor's Edge, Footsteps in the Dark, The Garden of Allah (1936), …