Cathleen Cordell

Cathleen Cordell

Deceased · Born: May 21, 1915 · Died: Aug 19, 1997

Personal Details

BornMay 21, 1915 Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Cathleen Cordell, a talented actress, came into this world on May 21st, 1915, in the bustling city of Brooklyn, New York, USA, a place known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks.

As a skilled thespian, Cordell left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, gracing the silver screen with her presence in a multitude of memorable roles. One of her most notable performances was in the 1985 cult classic, The Return of the Living Dead, a horror-comedy that continues to delight audiences to this day.

Prior to her appearance in this iconic film, Cordell had already made a name for herself in Hollywood, starring alongside the likes of Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer in the 1940 film Gaslight, a psychological thriller that earned widespread critical acclaim.

In addition to her work in film, Cordell also made a significant impact on the world of television, appearing in numerous episodes of the popular anthology series Producers' Showcase, which aired from 1954 to 1957 and featured a diverse range of actors, actresses, and directors.

Throughout her illustrious career, Cathleen Cordell demonstrated a remarkable range and versatility, effortlessly transitioning between genres and mediums to deliver memorable performances that continue to captivate audiences to this day.

Sadly, Cordell's life came to a close on August 19th, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that is still celebrated and admired by fans of classic cinema and television.

Career

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1985
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1984
Dark Mirror
Dark Mirror as Mrs. Bennett
{"id":888,"title":"The Facts of Life","year":1984,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-facts-of-life","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_888.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_888.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7445,"title":"The Gong Show Movie","year":"1980","character":"Lady in Elevator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gong-show-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7445.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7445.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Gong Show Movie
The Gong Show Movie as Lady in Elevator
{"id":103834553,"title":"Blind Ambition","year":1979,"character":"Pat Nixon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/blind-ambition","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834553.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Blind Ambition
Blind Ambition as Pat Nixon
{"id":163668,"title":"Black Beauty","year":"1978","character":"Duchess\/Black Beauty's Mother (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-beauty-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163668.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163668.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Black Beauty
Black Beauty as Duchess/Black Beauty's Mother (voice)
{"id":164054,"title":"5 Weeks in a Balloon","year":"1977","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/5-weeks-in-a-balloon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164054.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164054.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":164636,"title":"Oliver Twist","year":"1974","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oliver-twist-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1lr8mrgidui0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1lr8mrgidui0.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":6609,"title":"Mission: Impossible","year":1972,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mission-impossible-1966","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/71i0juhg5ud0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/71i0juhg5ud0.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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1971
Banyon
Banyon as Mrs. Fontaine
{"id":18601,"title":"M*A*S*H","year":"1970","character":"Capt. Peterson - Nurse Corps (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mash-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/459bodhuq7b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/459bodhuq7b0.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H as Capt. Peterson - Nurse Corps (uncredited)
{"id":5919,"title":"Airport","year":"1970","character":"Mrs. Donovan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/airport","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3jom519m9qn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3jom519m9qn0.jpg"},"released":1}
Airport
Airport as Mrs. Donovan
{"id":10297,"title":"Night Gallery","year":1970,"character":"Miss Beamish (segment \"The Housekeeper\")","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/night-gallery","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10297.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10297.jpg"},"released":1}
Night Gallery
Night Gallery as Miss Beamish (segment "The Housekeeper")
{"id":87370,"title":"Star!","year":"1968","character":"Vendeuse (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-1968","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87370.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Star!
Star! as Vendeuse (uncredited)
{"id":1014,"title":"Batman","year":1967,"character":"Librarian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/batman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1vqsh3o24qg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1vqsh3o24qg0.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Batman
Batman as Librarian
{"id":10355,"title":"Family Affair","year":1966,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/family-affair-1966","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10355.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10355.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
{"id":65684,"title":"The Unsinkable Molly Brown","year":"1964","character":"Passenger (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-unsinkable-molly-brown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65684.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
The Unsinkable Molly Brown as Passenger (uncredited)
{"id":1842,"title":"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour","year":1962,"character":"Mrs. Spaulding","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-alfred-hitchcock-hour","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1s0he7h9g7ag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1s0he7h9g7ag.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
{"id":103834779,"title":"The Philco Television Playhouse","year":1949,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-philco-television-playhouse","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834779.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
{"id":71486,"title":"Major Barbara","year":"1941","character":"Mog Habbijam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/major-barbara","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71486.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71486.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Major Barbara
Major Barbara as Mog Habbijam
{"id":12274,"title":"Gaslight","year":"1940","character":"Nancy the Parlour Maid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gaslight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12274.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12274.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Gaslight
Gaslight as Nancy the Parlour Maid
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1938