Fay Holden, a renowned British actress, was born on September 26, 1893, in the bustling city of Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. This talented thespian was recognized for her captivating performances in a variety of films, including the iconic 1941 production of Ziegfeld Girl, as well as Andy Hardy's Double Life in 1942 and Love Laughs at Andy Hardy in 1946. In her personal life, Fay was married to the love of her life, David Clyde. Her remarkable journey came to a close on June 23, 1973, when she passed away in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
Personal Details
BornSep 26, 1893 Birmingham, England, UK
Biography
Career
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1958

Andy Hardy Comes Home as Emily Hardy
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1950

The Big Hangover as Martha Belney
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1949

Samson and Delilah as Hazel
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1948

Whispering Smith as Emmy Dansing
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1946

Little Miss Big as Mary Jane Baxter
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Love Laughs at Andy Hardy as Emily Hardy
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Canyon Passage as Mrs. Overmire
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1944

Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble as Emily Hardy
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1942

The Courtship of Andy Hardy as Emily Hardy
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Andy Hardy's Double Life as Emily Hardy
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1941

Andy Hardy's Private Secretary as Emily Hardy
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Blossoms in the Dust as Mrs. Catherine Kahly
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Life Begins for Andy Hardy as Emily Hardy
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I'll Wait for You as Mrs. Miller
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H.M. Pulham, Esq. as Mrs. John Pulham
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Washington Melodrama as Elizabeth Claymore
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Ziegfeld Girl as Mrs. Regan
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1940

Bitter Sweet as Mrs. Millick
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Andy Hardy Meets Debutante as Emily Hardy
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1939

Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever as Emily Hardy
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The Hardys Ride High as Emily Hardy
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Judge Hardy and Son as Emily Hardy
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1938

Hold That Kiss as Mrs. Evans
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Judge Hardy's Children as Emily Hardy
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Love Is a Headache as Mary, Peter's Secretary
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Love Finds Andy Hardy as Emily Hardy
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Sweethearts as Hannah
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Out West with the Hardys as Emily Hardy
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1937

You're Only Young Once as Emily Hardy
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Bulldog Drummond Escapes as Natalie Merridew Seldon
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Double or Nothing as Martha Sewell Clark
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Guns of the Pecos as Aunt Carrie Burton
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Souls at Sea as Mrs. Martin (uncredited)
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Internes Can't Take Money as Mother Teresa
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1936

Polo Joe as Aunt Minnie
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The Accusing Finger as Twitchy's Landlady
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1935

The Pace That Kills as Madame / Henchwoman